What are your favourite short books that have been packed with value?

Asked by James McKinven
I have been struggling to read this year because of finding so many books repeat the same concept over and over after the same chapter. What are your favourite...

I have been struggling to read this year because of finding so many books repeat the same concept over and over after the same chapter. What are your favourite short books that have been packed with value?

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The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business
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James McKinven 2mos

An absolute classic - might re-read this.

David Coyle 2mos

I liked this one a lot! The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you

Christian Blavier 2mos

Great books I read recently, in various styles: - The mom test is short and really good!

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James McKinven 2mos

Zero to Sold is one of the few long books that is packed with value. Thank you, @arvidkahl 🧡

Christian Blavier 2mos

Great books I read recently, in various styles: - Zero to sold, but I'm sure you know it!

Recommended by Christian Blavier
A lot of people talk about how great it is to start a business, but only Ben Horowitz is brutally honest about how hard it is to run one. In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, dra
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Christian Blavier 2mos

Great books I read recently, in various styles: - Ben Horowitz' accidented CEO story in The hard thing about hard things

Recommended by Jason Creviston
The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity. (From Goodreads)
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Jason Creviston 2mos

Here are the books I've found to be packed with value: The ONE Thing (despite the title)

A beautifully packaged, gifty daily devotional of Stoic wisdom, from the author of The Obstacle is the Way.   Modern readers praise Stoic philosophy for its unique blend of practicality and wisdom. But it's admittedly hard for the average reader to decipher the Dover Thrift edition of Marcus Aureliu
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Kamphey, The Google Sheets Wizard 2mos

Daily Stoic. Even though it is long, it needs to be read at a pace of a page a day. I am enjoying it a ton. The consistency is helpful to reflect and review.

Recommended by Christian Blavier
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive. This time, he turns his keen intellect and storyte
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Christian Blavier 2mos

Great books I read recently, in various styles: - The five dysfunctions of a team. A great fable on leadership

Recommended by Peter Askew
The Wisdom of Pooh. Is there such thing as a Western Taoist? Benjamin Hoff says there is, and this Taoist's favorite food is honey. Through brilliant and witty dialogue with the beloved Pooh-bear and his companions, the author of this smash bestseller explains with ease and aplomb that rather than
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Peter Askew 2mos

The Tao of Pooh 158 pages (I personally love the audio version)

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The creator of CDBaby.com shares what he has learned over his ten years of starting and growing CDBaby.com. (From Goodreads)
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A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller In this iconic bestseller, popular business blogger and bestselling author Seth Godin proves that winners are really just the best quitters. Godin shows that winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt--until they commit to
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Kamphey, The Google Sheets Wizard 2mos

The Dip. I saw a Seth Godin book on your book shelf pic. So you may have already read this one. I pick it up often.

Recommended by Jason Creviston
The ultimate guide on leadership from the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Extreme Ownership. In the military, a field manual provides instructions in simple, clear, step-by-step language to help soldiers complete their mission. In the civilian sector, books offer information on everythin
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Jason Creviston 2mos

Here are the books I've found to be packed with value: Leadership Strategy and Tactics (best practical leadership book I've ever read)

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A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A compelling look inside the mind and powerful leadership methods of America's coaching legend, John Wooden "Team spirit, loyalty, enthusiasm, determination. . . . Acquire and keep these traits and success should follow." --Coach John Wooden John Wooden's goal in
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Jason Creviston 2mos

Here are the books I've found to be packed with value: Wooden on Leadership (could easily replace "Leadership" with "Life")

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