9 business books that changed the way I think

Date:
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:45:03 +0000

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These books have been a game changer for me - and many of them are on sale this Black Friday

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I picked up my first business book about 14 years ago. Back then, if you wanted to learn about business, expensive courses, university, or books were your only real options.

Today, from marketing tips on TikTok to business-focused podcasts, we are flooded with information everywhere we go.

So, are business books a relic of the past? Not in my opinion.

While I do enjoy quick, digestible content, very few business concepts can be fully explained in a 10-second video. After all, there is little point in knowing what is hot right now if you don't have the tools you need to act on it.

A great business book offers curated information, giving you a foundational understanding of a business concept that other content can't achieve. This insight can both inspire ideas and give you the tools you need to execute on them.

This is why I still buy and read business books all the time.

But this isnt just a list of all the books Ive read; it's a curated list of the nine books that have had the biggest impact on how I approach business
and life.

Books like Essentialism shifted what I focus on and removed my need to be always busy. Others, like Let My People Go Surfing and Company of One, challenged my thinking on what successful businesses look like.

Some of these books are best sellers, some are lesser known, and some are
over a decade old. But each delivers timeless concepts, not trendy advice. I read all of these books every couple of years, and they are all as relevant now as the day they were printed.

If you are looking to build your business knowledge, unlock inspiration, or take your career to the next level - I thoroughly recommend giving them a read.

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read Greg McKeown Essentialism

Charles Duhigg The Power of Habit

Simon Sinek Start With Why

Yvon Chouinard Let My People Go Surfing

Dr Steve Peters The Chimp Paradox

Paul Jarvis Company of One

Mike Michalowicz Profit First

James Clear Atomic Habits

Joseph Grenny Crucial Conversations

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