The Basics of Success

Success is defined in many ways, but it is always a process of life’s lessons and knowledge acquired from the experiences of others. These books, (not in any particular order), are all titles found in the libraries of successful leaders. “A smart person learns from their mistakes, a genius learns from the mistakes of others.”

• Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill
  

• The 45 Second Presentation That Will Change Your Life, Don Failla

• The Slight Edge, Jeff Olson

• If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going….,David Campbell

• Acres of Diamonds, Russell H. Conwell

• The Richest Man in BabyLon, George S. Clason

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey

• The Power of Positive Thinking, Norman Vincent Peale

• Failing Forward, John C. Maxwell

• You Can If You Think You Can, Norman Vincent Peale

• Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter

• Beach Money, Jordan Adler

Building and Entrepreneur

With the right attitude and plenty of passion entrepreneurs may charge ahead in their quest for success. The journey will however, become difficult.  These are titles for ‘how to’ information and the wisdom of successful mentors that will help you build the foundation of your business. “You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things, the books you read and the people you meet.” Charlie Jones, Natl Speakers Hall of Fame.

• One Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

• Jesus, CEO, Laurie Beth Jones

• Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness, Jim Rohn

• Confessions of Shameless Self Promoters, Debbie Allen

• The Magic of Compound Recruiting, Hubert H. Humphrey

• The Greatest salesman in the World, Og Mandino

• The Power of Positive Habits, Dan Robey

• Dare to Win, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

• The Success Principles, Jack Canfield

• How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie

• 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires, Brian Tracy

• Ultimate, Fit or Fat, Covert Bailey

• The Millionaire Next Door, Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

• Little Red Book of Selling, Jeffrey Gitomer

Motivation From the Inside Out

An entrepreneur is knowledgeable in the ways of business and visionary to the future. But, the journey can be exhausting. Each book is a source of motivation to remind you that success IS an attitude and you need to remain focused on the goal. These books will re-ignite that passion inside you and stretch the boundaries of your thinking.

• Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…., Richard Carlson

• As A Man Thinketh, James Allen

• Unlimited Power, Anthony Robbins

• Success is Not an Accident, Tommy Newberry

• Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, Charles R. Swindoll

• The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra

• The Magic of Thinking Big, David Schwarz

• The Art of Exceptional Living, Jim Rohn

• See You at the Top, Zig Ziglar

• Rhinoceros Success, Scott Campbell

• God Wants You to be Rich, Paul Zane Pilzer

• The Magic of Believing, Claude M. Bristol

Audios

Great mental nourishment while driving or riding! These are excellent individual recordings. Browse the iTunes Store (open a free account) or Nightingale Conant for many of the popular authors on the list. Download and enjoy secrets of success wherever you go! Store in a file to return or share. Also a great leadership opportunity for group listening and discussion.

1. Got to Be Hungry, Les Brown
2. Success Principles, Jack Canfield
3. Live with Passion, Anthony Robbins
4. How to Stay Motivated Zig Ziglar
5. Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill
6. Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clason
7. Brian Tracy
8. Donald Trump
9. Jeff Olsen
10. T. Harv Eker
11. Roger Dawson
12. Ken Blanchard
13. Chris Widner
14. John C. Maxwell
15. Paul Zane Pilzer

Videos

Video is by FAR the most utilized medium for information and training. Speakers chosen for this list are either historically acclaimed or contemporary speakers sharing the wisdom of success. Our intent is that you have a quick resource of recommended videos available for yourself and team leadership training.

Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership, Colin Powell

You Are What You Think, Brian Tracy

Attitude Makes All the Difference, Zig Ziglar

Clarity & Purpose, Anthony Robbins

Who’s Getting Rich- Who’s Not, Tim Sales

Perseverance, Joe Tye

Leadership, John C. Maxwell

The Law of Sowing and Reaping, Jim Rohn

The Law of Averages, Jim Rohn

8 Secrets of Success, Richard St. John

Success is a Continuance Journey, Richard St. John

Ask Why We Do What We Do, Tony Robbins

Advertising,Standing Out, Seth Godin

Sales Motivation, Grant Cardone

Programming Yourself for Success, Anthony Gallie