Books to Help You Think Big and Act Quicker
Leap toward success with picks from Entrepreneur’s Editor-in-Chief Jason Feifer.
Published on September 11, 2018
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela DuckworthThings will go wrong. In entrepreneurship, that’s a guarantee. So how does an entrepreneur harness their own willpower and drive — that is, their “grit” — to survive the toughest challenges? That’s what celebrated psychologist Angela Duckworth lays out in this compelling, careful analysis.
Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
Jake KnappI say it all the time: It’s better to act than to just sit around and ponder. In this book, Google Ventures design partner Jake Knapp and his coauthors break down a step-by-step formula for doing that quickly — conquering problems, crafting brilliant solutions, and turning your own workforce into a mastermind think-tank that propels your business growth.
Breakthrough: How to Harness the Aha! Moments That Spark Success
Scott DuffyEvery entrepreneur, whether they’re running a startup or a giant brand, has had some sort of “aha! moment.” These epiphanies seem to show up unexpectedly, but Scott Duffy teaches us how to create them intentionally — leading to powerful decisions at every stage in business.
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Cat Fight! How These Inventors Beat the Counterfeiters That Nearly Destroyed Their Company.
When a company copied their invention, Natasha and Fred Ruckel began investigating -- and got an inside look into how products are ripped off.
There’s a sad, old story in business: A product is counterfeited, and an entrepreneur’s business is destroyed. This is a happier tale — in which the entrepreneur moves quickly to fight back, and reveals exactly how the bad guys work. Read it to see what real grit looks like, and to witness the value of moving fast.