Books Recommended by Jeremy Boudinet
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8 books recommended by Jeremy Boudinet
The Obstacle is the Way
by Ryan Holiday
The Obstacle is the Way is another great book that challenges conventional wisdom and outlines the virtues of stoicism in the face of adversity and how to apply stoic principles in your own life.
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
I read The Alchemist at a crucial point in my life last year. It really reframed how I saw my own life. There's a lot to be learned from the Narrator's quest to find his life's treasure - and the role that love, faith, perseverance, kindness, and experience plays in his journey to find it.
Blue Ocean Strategy
by W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne
Blue Ocean Strategy is a fascinating look at how innovative companies create new markets and demand for products that previously did not exist. It's a landmark book with some fascinating case studies (ex. Cirque de Soleil creating a new product - the high-end circus).
The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power is a phenomenal read that eviscerates conventional wisdom and has proven itself true time and again in my life. It's a must-read for any business professional.
From Impossible To Inevitable: How Hyper-Growth Companies Create Predictable Revenue
From Impossible to Inevitable is very tech-focused, but Jason Lemkin and Aaron Ross are two of the most brilliant business minds on the planet, particularly when it comes to creating hyper-growth companies using innovative marketing strategies. There are transcendent insights in here for anyone working in marketing, technology, or startups.
Grant
by Ron Chernow
I read Ron Chernow's biography of Ulysses S. Grant at a crucial point in my life, when I was struggling with a few personal and professional career ups-and-downs. Grant is a fascinating character in U.S. history. His life was a dramatic roller coaster of major… Read the full quote
I read Ron Chernow's biography of Ulysses S. Grant at a crucial point in my life, when I was struggling with a few personal and professional career ups-and-downs. Grant is a fascinating character in U.S. history. His life was a dramatic roller coaster of major personal and professional triumphs that were inevitably followed by periods of massive failure and disappointment. Of course, all of this led up to his historic date with destiny as the winning General the U.S. desperately needed during the Civil War. An important takeaway from Grant's story is his primary character virtue - a stoic determination that ultimately carried him through periods of disenchantment and brought the Union victory in the Civil War. There's a lesson in there for all of us fighting in the trenches of business - we'll inevitably face some of the same ups-and-downs that Grant did. And we should aim to carry ourselves like he did.
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook came out right as I was beginning my marketing career, and has shaped the way I think about marketing, sales, and business in general from the outset. Vaynerchuk nailed one of the most important concepts in business - to truly… Read the full quote
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook came out right as I was beginning my marketing career, and has shaped the way I think about marketing, sales, and business in general from the outset. Vaynerchuk nailed one of the most important concepts in business - to truly reach your highest potential, you have to stand out, add value, and build trust at maximal levels. Only then can you ask something of your customers - whether it's to buy your product, sign up for your email list, attend your conference, or any other business objective you're seeking.
Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive, and Happy Life
by Brian Solis
I'm currently reading LifeScale by Brian Solis. Oddly enough, it's a book about overcoming digital distraction and boosting your happiness, creativity, and sense of purpose in life. It's a powerful cautionary tale against spending too much time as a digital consumer. As someone who spends… Read the full quote
I'm currently reading LifeScale by Brian Solis. Oddly enough, it's a book about overcoming digital distraction and boosting your happiness, creativity, and sense of purpose in life. It's a powerful cautionary tale against spending too much time as a digital consumer. As someone who spends - at minimum - 40 hours a week staring at a computer screen where digital distraction is just one click away, I'm always looking for useful strategies for overcoming distraction and maintaining focus. It's already delivering on that front.