One of the most effective ways to grow as an entrepreneur is to understand and evaluate a variety of perspectives. A great way to learn from others it to read books from authors whose point of view is different than your own. The following is part one of two of six entrepreneur books you should read in 2018.

1. Part One: 6 Entrepreneur Books to Read in 2018
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One of the most effective ways to grow as an entrepreneur is to understand and evaluate a
variety of perspectives. A great way to learn from others it to read books from authors whose
point of view is different than your own. The following is part one of two of six entrepreneur
books you should read in 2018.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t - Jim Collins
Jim Collins​ is a successful business consultant and author who specializes in sustainability and
growth. His books focus on how a good company can become a great one. Throughout his five
years of research, Collins explains four critical concepts of making the leap to great.
Positive Intelligence - Shirzad Chamine
Shirzad Chamine​ is a chairman of CTI, the most extensive coach-training organization in the
world. In his book, Charmaine aims to shift negative thoughts into empowering ways of thinking,
acting, and feeling. His goal is to help entrepreneurs train their brain to be more positive and
thus live happier lives.
The Hard Things About Hard Things - Ben Horowitz
Businessman, investor, and entrepreneur ​Ben Horowitz​ offers his advice on starting and running
a business. Horowitz is bold and honest about how difficult a startup can be but analyzes the
problems that many entrepreneurs face. This book is both timeless and applicable to all
entrepreneurs for any business phase.
Quick and Nimble - Adam Bryant
Adam Bryant​ is a highly successful business reporter and interviewed over 200 CEOs for his
book. ​Quick and Nimble​ offers the best business insights and advice on how to have a
successful startup. By analyzing the lessons from CEOs, Bryant identifies the most significant
drivers of business culture success.
The Originals - Adam Grant
This ​New York Times​ bestseller comes from successful author and professor ​Adam Grant​.
Grant evokes entrepreneurs to challenge the norm, think outside the box and change the world.
This book pulls real-life stories from other successful entrepreneurs and explains how to
champion new ideas and fight groupthink.
Start With Why - Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek​ is a motivational speaker and marketing consultant with years of success. His book
focuses on his philosophy on why you do something, not what you do. Sinek aims to help
entrepreneurs find their inspiration, and then help them inspire their employees and customers.

2. Be sure to check back later in the year for Part Two: 6 More Entrepreneur Books to Read in
2018.
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