These 5 books on creativity will help you in unleashing your creative potential to succeed as an artist, innovate in your business or even just do better at your job. Great for anyone seeking to become a bit more creative!
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
Authors: Brian Tracy,
In his witty and genial style, Brian Tracy crucifies procrastination. His techniques make you work faster, show you how to work smarter and in half the usual time. According to Tracy, if you eat that frog early enough, you are left with more time to do the things you love with the people who matter the most.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk
Authors: Al Ries,Jack Trout
There are laws of physics, chemistry and biology. Why then can’t there be laws of marketing? Al Ries reveals twenty-two ways that will guarantee the success of your product on the market — local and international. This book gives the reader a birds-eye view of the marketplace and the best way to enter it.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Authors: Robert T. Kiyosaki,
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is filled with the most useful and practical money-related strategies. You will learn how to come out of debt and increase your savings without working extra hours. Robert Kiyosaki also shows you how you can provide your children with a stable financial education.
Marketing Management
Authors: Philip Kotler,Kevin Lane Keller
Marketing Management is a single book that reflects every aspect of marketing. It one of the most important books that have been written about marketing and a de-facto text book in business schools globally. With up-to-date content, marketing expert Philip Kotler has answers to all your questions regarding the theories and strategies of effective marketing.
Crush It!: Why Now Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion
Authors: Gary Vaynerchuk,
If you are passionate about something and you can spend hours working on it because that’s what you love, Crush It! is the book for you. Gary, with his remarkable advice on modern day businesses, teaches you how you can take that passion and make a living out of it. He guides you on how to use the Internet and social media to your benefit, just like he did.
The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure
Authors: Grant Cardone,
The 10x rule isn’t for the ordinary. This is because you can’t be ordinary and expect extraordinary results. Cardone teaches you the 4th degree of action — a mindblowing approach to life that guarantees success. His 10x Rule gives you step-by-step guidance to achieving groundbreaking results and breaking free from the chains of mediocrity.
The Greatness Guide: Powerful Secrets for Getting to World Class
Authors: Robin S. Sharma,
We are made for greatness, even though some people choose to subdue it. Robin Sharma’s ideas will inspire you to challenge yourself, develop a better lifestyle and learn from some of the most successful people in the world. His words will help you reach your true potential.
The 4-Hour Workweek
Authors: Timothy Ferriss,
Since today is all you have for sure, Timothy Ferriss shows you how you can make the most of it. In The 4-Hour Workweek, you will learn how to earn your yearly income in one month, reduce your working hours and find more time for travel and leisure. All of this, without compromising on your performance.
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less
Authors: Richard Koch,
Did you know that 80% of your best work is a result of only 20% of your efforts? Every aspect of your life operates in this way. Koch teaches you how to maximize on this 20% and make better use of your time, resources, and efforts. Richard Koch’s insights are guaranteed to change your life.
Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement
Authors: Anthony Robbins,Kenneth H. Blanchard, Jason Winters
He taught state leaders, royalty and Olympians. Now, he is ready to teach you about the mind blowing power of the mind. Discover the seven lies of success, what you really want in your life, how to get over fears, the five keys of wealth and happiness and how you can emulate the success of the people around you.
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Authors: Thich Nhat Hanh,Mobi Ho
Thich Nhat Hanh reveals the significance of a mindful existence. In The Miracle of Mindfulness, he shows you how you can develop the skill through simple day-to-day acts such as doing the dishes, picking up the phone, and peeling an orange. As a result, you’ll gain a better understanding of yourself and live a life of inner and outer peace.
The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon
Authors: Brad Stone,
Best-selling author, Brad Stone, was given unparalleled access to life in Amazon, its founder (Jeff Bezos), his family and employees. The result of which was The Everything Store — a book that unveils Bezos’ secrets of success and how he made Amazon grow from a mere bookseller to an online store that sells literally everything. Discover the corporate culture he adopted, his ambitions and the strategies he followed to make his dream a ground-breaking reality.
Grit
Authors: Angela Duckworth,
Whether you’re a parent, a student or an entrepreneur, your “grit” is what will ultimately take you closer to your goal. Through her personal experience and countless interviews with some of the world’s most successful people, Duckworth shows you that it doesn’t take talent or luck to change your life — all it takes is sheer grit.
Rework
Authors: Jason Fried,David Heinemeier Hansson
The most important step to making your dream business venture a reality is to actually go out and make it a reality. Rework is a simple, practical, all-you-need-to-know book that does just exactly that. Jason Fried gives you life-changing advice on how you can establish a brand for yourself without any third-party involvement and inspire you to get up and get working.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
Authors: Kerry Patterson,Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Stephen R. Covey
The power of your conversations determines the direction your life takes. Kerry Patterson gives you the tools to master this power in his bestselling book Crucial Conversations. In it, he teaches you how to hone your persuasion skills, the ability to speak your mind and to convert words of anger into words that will help you achieve relationships that are real, productive, and that will enrich your life and career.
Ogilvy on Advertising
Authors: David Ogilvy,
How can I get a job in advertising? What are the secrets to effective advertising? How can I choose the best agency for advertising? Internationally acclaimed advertising expert, David Ogilvy, shares some highly insightful answers to these commonly asked questions and more. Ogilvy on Advertising is a treasure for everyone who works or deals in advertising.
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