John Doherty's Reading List: 7 Books Recommended by John Doherty

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

It opened my eyes to a different lifestyle from the normal.

Source: John Doherty, Founder of Credo, Shares Inspiring Moments that Were Born Because of Books · Also recommended by 40 others

The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

by Ben Horowitz

I was traveling quite a bit for work at the time and remember sitting in an airport (I can't remember which one) ordering food and reading. I literally could not put the book down and during that sitting I felt an overwhelming sense of relief… Read the full quote

I was traveling quite a bit for work at the time and remember sitting in an airport (I can't remember which one) ordering food and reading. I literally could not put the book down and during that sitting I felt an overwhelming sense of relief that every entrepreneur deals with make-it-or-break-it moments many times, and that it is indeed possible to push through and come out the other side stronger as a person and as a business.

Source: John Doherty, Founder of Credo, Shares Inspiring Moments that Were Born Because of Books · Also recommended by 37 others

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

by Peter Thiel, Blake Masters

This book is by Peter Thiel, who while I completely disagree with his worldview has seen thousands of startups both grow and fail. They have some interesting takes on what it takes to make a startup successful and look towards changing the world.

Source: John Doherty, Founder of Credo, Shares Inspiring Moments that Were Born Because of Books · Also recommended by 37 others

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It

by Michael E. Gerber

It pointed past being a solo entrepreneur to building a team and a company that can run without me.

Source: John Doherty, Founder of Credo, Shares Inspiring Moments that Were Born Because of Books · Also recommended by 15 others

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Sr.

by Ron Chernow

I am trying to gain insight into what made one of the most successful people in recent history successful. I believe in learning about people like him, both the good and the bad, and thinking critically about how I want to live my life.

Source: John Doherty, Founder of Credo, Shares Inspiring Moments that Were Born Because of Books · Also recommended by 5 others

Beyond Identity

by Dick Keyes

The first time was when I was spending some time at a commune in Switzerland. I was reading this book called Beyond Identity, which basically explained in a way that made sense to me the different challenges and feelings I had been struggling through. I… Read the full quote

The first time was when I was spending some time at a commune in Switzerland. I was reading this book called Beyond Identity, which basically explained in a way that made sense to me the different challenges and feelings I had been struggling through. I felt like a veil was lifted off my eyes and I could see clearly, and I actually break down in tears. I look back on that day as a pivotal day in my life.

Source: John Doherty, Founder of Credo, Shares Inspiring Moments that Were Born Because of Books

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

by Gay Hendricks

I'm undecided on this book so far, but the book's goal is to basically help you rethink what success means and to push through our limits to the next level in life whether that is business, finances, or relationships. It feels a bit too hedonistic… Read the full quote

I'm undecided on this book so far, but the book's goal is to basically help you rethink what success means and to push through our limits to the next level in life whether that is business, finances, or relationships. It feels a bit too hedonistic for my tastes, but I'm willing to finish it out and glean some good things from it.