If you’ve ever come across the notion that it takes 10,000 hours to become the master of a craft, then you’ve heard of Malcolm Gladwell before. His bestselling business book Outliers was the first to introduce us to the idea that “time on task” is a key determinant of success.
Daniel H. Pink’s 2009 business book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us is all about the science of motivation. More specifically, it’s about the mismatch between what we think we know about motivation, and how motivation actually works. It’s a relatively short (under 300 pages) book, with the
Every few year, a new buzzword shakes up the world of self-help business books. We’ve seen the rise and fall of buzzwords like Flow, Growth Mindset, and Deep Work. In 2016, Angela Duckworth introduced a new one to the scene Grit. According to the author, grit is the ability to
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success is a 2006 psychology and business book written by an expert in her field. Through this book, psychologist Carol S. Dweck introduced the world to the idea of a growth mindset. In itself, it’s a simple concept. A growth mindset essentially means believing that
First published in 1937, Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich is a classic business book that has remained popular throughout the ages. In essence, it’s a book about becoming wealthy by adopting the right mindset and avoiding the pitfalls that keep people living in poverty. Today, many consider this book
The Power of Habit is a 2012 nonfiction book that’s all about taking a new look at habit formation through a scientific lens. Drawing on dozens of practical cases, this book examines how we form habits and what roles they play in our lives. Ultimately, this book addresses the real
When it came out in 2018, James Clear’s Atomic Habits made waves in the world of self-help. Many books on habit formation had been written before, but few had been as practical-minded as this one. With very simple, actionable tips on forming new habits and breaking old ones, James Clear’s
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a cult best-selling business book by writer Stephen R. Covey. This nearly 400 pages long nonfiction book focuses on finding success by implementing a couple of powerful, life-changing habits. Aimed mainly at professional people, it’s also a book that’s also found a
The Art of the Start 2.0 is the newest, updated version of Guy Kawasaki’s popular 2004 business book The Art of the Start. It’s a 300 pages-long nonfiction book on starting things. A new company, a new product or service, a new non-profit… whatever you want to start, Guy Kawasaki
