I've read 100s of books since I started my tech career.
Most of them didn't teach me anything.
Here are the 10 books that really gave me an unfair advantage:
1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Lessons:
• seek first to understand
• build strong relationships
• invest in your own development
2. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Lessons:
• trust you abilities
• develop a growth mindset
• learn to embrace challenges
3. Deep Work
Lessons:
• develop a "deep work" habit
• create systems to keep you focused
• embrace boredom and use it to your advantage
4. Start With Why
Lessons:
• focus on your purpose
• take initiative and lead others
• understand your audience and tailor your message
5. What Got You Here Won't Get You There
Lessons:
• communicate effectively
• take ownership of your actions
• focus on finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems
6. What Color Is Your Parachute?
Lessons:
• identify your passions
• take risks and put yourself out there
• understand the importance of networking
7. The 4-Hour Workweek
Lessons:
• learn to say no to unimportant tasks
• re-evaluate your priorities and objectives
• create a plan to simplify and automate your workload
8. Strengths Finder 2.0
Lessons:
• leverage your strengths
• become an expert in your field
• use your strengths to your advantage
9. Limitless
Lessons:
• prioritize self-care
• maximize your potential
• continuous learning is essential to your success
10. Principles
Lessons:
• learn from failures
• be open to criticism and feedback
• don't rely on others to make decisions for you
TLDR: 10 Books to jump start your career
1. Mindset
2. Limitless
3. Principles
4. Deep Work
5. Start with why
6. StrengthsFinder
7. The 4-hour work week
8. What color is your parachute
9. The 7 habits of highly efficient people
10. What Got You Here Won't Get You There
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I've read 100s of books since I started my tech career.
Most of them didn't teach me anything.
Here are the 10 books that really gave me an unfair advantage: