Books Recommended by Daymond John
Books by Daymond John
12 books recommended by Daymond John
Think and Grow Rich
I do goal-setting. The first time I read about this was in Napoleon Hill's 'Think and Grow Rich,' I was 16 years old.
Everything Is Figureoutable
by Marie Forleo
In my world, there are two types of people: those I can trust to figure out a problem and those I can’t. Guess which ones I want to work with? Everything Is Figureoutable gives you the courage to stand strong and find a way forward, no matter what. A must-read!
Blue Ocean Strategy
by W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne
There are the normal ones that everybody loves. There would be "Rich Dad Poor Dad," "Who Moved My Cheese?;" I love all the Dale Carnegie books; "The One Minute Manager." I love newer ones like "Blue Ocean Strategy" and all the "Freaknomics" books.
Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life
This book was recommended by Daymond John on page 234 of "Tools of Titans".
Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life
by Chase Jarvis
Everyone has a dream. In Creative Calling, Chase gives us the closest thing there is to a roadmap for pursuing that dream—and succeeding in the process. It’s a must read for any creator or entrepreneur.
The Richest Man in Babylon
This book was recommended by Daymond John on page 324 of "Tools of Titans".
Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
by Tim Ferriss
My good friend @tferriss is back with another great book. Tribe of Mentors features some of the most influential moguls across industries who offer advice on how to navigate life. It comes out Monday, so make sure you add this to your reading list.
100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job
A Side Hustle isn’t about making a few extra bucks selling lemonade to your neighbors. Chris Guillebeau has created a step-by-step methodology for imagining, building, and launching side projects that can earn real, serious cash. In my years investing on Shark Tank, I’ve seen firsthand… Read the full quote
A Side Hustle isn’t about making a few extra bucks selling lemonade to your neighbors. Chris Guillebeau has created a step-by-step methodology for imagining, building, and launching side projects that can earn real, serious cash. In my years investing on Shark Tank, I’ve seen firsthand how side hustles can take off and grow into some major profits. Whether you want to supplement your pay check, or jumpstart a full-fledged business, Guillebeau will show you how to get your hustle going in just 27 days flat.
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Suggested by Daymond John on page 324 in Tools of Titans.
Flip the Script: Getting People to Think Your Idea Is Their Idea
by Oren Klaff
In Flip the Script, Oren Klaff gives readers powerful tools that will help them get what they want. Instead of trying to convince people to buy what you’re selling, his techniques will show you how to create an entirely different dynamic. A game changing read
For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations
Torossian's For Immediate Release is a fearless, bold, clear, honest, and practical look at how PR shapes minds, ideas, and businesses. It is required reading for any business or brand interested in making an impact in today's 24/7 media world.
Invisible Selling Machine
by Ryan Deiss
John thinks that Digital Marketer founding CEO Ryan Deiss' 2015 book is a great introduction to sales tactics for the new entrepreneur.