6 Books About Extraordinary Entrepreneurs that Broke the Rules
Who says becoming an entrepreneur is easy or simple? We have selected a few good books about inventive, creative and bold people who chose to pursue a dream well beyond the usual.
These readings will give insightful knowledge about the lives and works of men who defied the rules of the world they lived in and made their own path, for better or worse. Check them out!
ELON MUSK: TESLA, SPACEX, AND THE QUEST FOR A FANTASTIC FUTURE, by Ashlee Vance
Among entrepreneurs, no one compares to Elon Musk in terms of social media clout. The founder of SpaceX and Tesla has created a business model around his public persona and formed his reputation by investing in scientific research that excites younger and older audiences alike. Get the Elon Musk bio on Amazon.
STEVE JOBS: THE EXCLUSIVE BIOGRAPHY, by Walter Isaacson
Known for being the mastermind behind the Apple brand, Steve Jobs is still a reference when people talk about how to think outside the box. This book is based on several interviews with Jobs and shows how this man single-handedly reshaped the music, tech and animation industries like no one ever had. Buy this book on Amazon.
THE ANIMATED MAN: A LIFE OF WALT DISNEY, by Michael Barrier
It is not a secret that Walt Disney built an empire that is now worth billions of dollars and it's still expanding. But what is not that well-known is how this man was forced to make some tough business choices when nobody believed in him and things in his professional and personal lives weren't going as expected. Get The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney on Amazon.
SHOE DOG: A MEMOIR BY THE CREATOR OF NIKE, by Phil Knight
Creating a successful business is not a matter of sheer luck, as it requires several sacrifices, a dash of hope and faith, a bit of genius and a whole lot of patience. But, when an idea is all you have and you choose to see it through no matter what, it will probably pay as well as Nike did for Phil Knight. Get Phil Knight’s autobiography on Amazon.
IWOZ: COMPUTER GEEK TO CULT ICON - HOW I INVENTED THE PERSONAL COMPUTER, CO-FOUNDED APPLE, AND HAD FUN DOING IT, by Steve Wozniak with Gina Smith
Often disregarded in favor of his more attention-grabbing partner in the founding of Apple, Steve Wozniak is by no means a less interesting figure. This is one of the few men in History who actually changed the world with an invention of his. And there's no better way to learn his story than in his own words. Buy iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon on Amazon.
TITAN: THE LIFE OF JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, SR., by Ron Chernow
Even if he's loved and despised alike, the legacy of Rockefeller cannot be denied. He earned a reputation of being ruthless and controversial, but also managed to keep a lot of his personal life shrouded in mystery. Not bad for the world's first billionaire, don't you think? Get this book on Amazon.
It doesn't matter if you read these books for inspiration, curiosity or simple culture, there's a lot to learn —positive or otherwise— from the lives of these people. Which one would you say is the most interesting?
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