You are what you read…
To celebrate World Book Day, we thought we would share some of our recommendations for the best business books to be inspired by and to learn from. One of our key lessons when coaching clients is that in order to have and do, you need to be able to BE who you need to be.
In the morning, what do you read? Do you read the news, the newspaper, a magazine or the gossip channels? How does that start your day off? Do you start your day off feeling inspired and empowered to be the best or is it more the feeling of concern and fear?
What if you were reading, or listening to inspirational books about winning at business and life? Or before you go to sleep, reading about success, setting and achieving goals – imagine the type of dreams you would have!
As part of our business coaching programme we encourage our clients to read at least 1 book a month. If you want to be a millionaire – study, read and learn from millionaires. If you want to be the best marketing manager – study from other businesses who inspire you, read white papers, books and blogs about the latest marketing trends, successful campaigns and the lessons from them.
Personal development is the key in coaching and the best way to develop yourself is to read.
Here’s our thoughts on the best business books you should be reading:
Secrets of a Millionaire Mind by T Harv Eker
Money will only make you more of what you already are.
The making of a millionaire is not just in the money. It is how you get there. There are many millionaires and successful people who are not rich.
This book teaches you how to not only change your perception of money – your attitudes and barriers to money and getting rich. You may not think that you have any barriers but once you start delving into your money mind map, you may be surprised! Once you have a new attitude to money, the book provides steps on how to manage your money on a monthly basis – and it involves 10 jars!
7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness by Jim Rohn
Work harder on yourself that you do on your job.
Jim Rohn is the ultimate business, life and development coach. His 7 strategies include: the power of short term and long term goal setting, seeking knowledge, mastering your time, controlling your money, learn how to change, surround yourself with winners and learning to live well. It is one of the best books to read for goal setting.
Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters
When you decide to do something, remind yourself that it is commitment not motivation that matters.
The ultimate mind management programme to help you achieve your goals and to win at life. Your brain is wired to two different personalities – yours (logic) and your chimp’s (emotion). This book details in an easy to read way, how to understand the process behind some of our actions and decisions and how to control your chimp – the irrational, emotional part of your brain to win at life. It is great for calming that internal chatter.
Mojo by Marshall Goldsmith with Mark Reiter
Improvement is hard. If it were easy, we’d already be better.
At some stage, all business owners go through a stage of doubt. As businesses grow and develop, as does the pressure of finding money, winning clients, securing processes and systems – it can all become too much and the doubt sets in – ‘am I good enough’ can I do this – what if I fail? This book explains that our mojo is affected by four key factors – identity, achievement, reputation and acceptance. It is a great great read with practical tools to help you achieve happiness and meaning in business and to never doubt what you are doing.
Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organisation by John Wooden
Apply yourself everyday to just becoming a little bit better.
A great read for anyone who is in a leadership position. It defines what makes a great leader – being a good listener is key! As a sports coach, John Wooden studied teams and their leaders to identify the characterises and traits that define a successful leader and person. All of which, are narrowed down into the “Pyramid of Success”
And not forgetting the Instant Success series by Brad Sugars which cover each of the pillars within the ActionCoach business coaching programme. The easy to follow processes and tips to run your business successfully. The titles include: Instant Advertising,Instant Cashflow, Instant Leads, Instant Profit, Instant Promotions, Instant Referrals, Instant Repeat Business, Instant Sales, Instant Systems, Instant Team Building, The Business Coach, Successful Franchising and Billionaire in Training
