Books Recommended by Dean Roller
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9 books recommended by Dean Roller
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
by Tim Ferriss
This is probably cliche, however the Four Hour Work Week read many years ago had a huge impact on me. The insights and examples in that book made it easy for me to start a side business while still working a full time job.
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
I am paraphrasing here, however when he mentioned make something 10 times better than you competitors products or don't bother at all.
It shifted the end result I was looking for in the business I currently run. I changed the whole approach about what the business would offer and how products would be delivered.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Changed my perspective on what it means to be a human being through a detailed history of our human species. I felt it gave me a broader awareness of why I do what I do.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
Read a classic book like Claude Hopkins Scientific Advertising book and Influence by Dr. Robert Cialdini. Understanding fundamental principles to how humans operate is always a great starting point to focus on. It is easy to forgot tried and test examples when the next "new thing" comes along.
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It
Just a simple read, straight forward advice about running a business. It helped clear up any overwhelm I was feeling when thinking about everything that needed to be done.
The $100 Startup: Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love and Work Better To Live More
Question: What books would you recommend to young people interested in your career path?
Answer: Four Hour Work Week, The $100 startup and Jobs to be done . I like books that share examples of real world approaches to getting something off the ground.
Scientific Advertising
Read a classic book like Claude Hopkins Scientific Advertising book and Influence by Dr. Robert Cialdini. Understanding fundamental principles to how humans operate is always a great starting point to focus on. It is easy to forgot tried and test examples when the next "new thing" comes along.
Jobs to Be Done: A Roadmap for Customer-Centered Innovation
by Stephen Wunker, Jessica Wattman, David Farber
Question: What books would you recommend to young people interested in your career path?
Answer: Four Hour Work Week, The $100 startup and Jobs to be done . I like books that share examples of real world approaches to getting something off the ground.
Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook
by Tony Robbins
Question: What book are you currently reading and what are you expecting to gain from it?
Answer: Unshakeable by Tony Robbins, I am fascinated about investing and hope to gain insights on the best path to compound wealth for the long run.
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