Books Recommended by Ng Rong Xin
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7 books recommended by Ng Rong Xin
The Lean Startup
by Eric Ries
I think this is the ABC for budding entrepreneurs. It is easy to read, covers many useful techniques and models for entrepreneurs. A classic.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
by Ben Horowitz
I often resort to reading for wisdom and emotional support. The recent episode was when I read Hard Things about Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers a couple of years back. There were so many personal stories that he shared… Read the full quote
I often resort to reading for wisdom and emotional support. The recent episode was when I read Hard Things about Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers a couple of years back. There were so many personal stories that he shared (particularly the one he shared about how he had spent so much time on his business, he almost destroyed his family) that I could relate to as an entrepreneur. Reading it gave some kind of moral and emotional support - it’s kinda good to know that you are not the only one going through the same difficult journey!
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
I’ve read this book more than 3 times at different stages of life and in different languages (English and Chinese Mandarin). I love it, it’s remarkable!
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
by Sheryl Sandberg, Nell Scovell
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sandra Sandberg - Inspiring read for aspiring young women
The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need from Grownups
The Importance of being Little: What Young Children Really Need from Grownups by Erika Christakis - It’s a good read for anyone who wants to be a educator.
Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education
Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education by Sir Ken Robinson - a book for educator or edu-preneur or anyone who wants to make a change in the education realm.
The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
I read this book the year I graduated from college and was in my first job. It was a game-changer because it was after I read the book that I decided to take a plunge to start Explorer Junior, my start-up.