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Top Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

The Lean Startup – Eric Ries

Teaches you how to build a business through rapid experimentation, validated learning, and iterative product development — perfect for launching with limited resources.

Atomic Habits – James Clear

Success in business depends on daily disciplines. This book shows how small habits compound into big results — personally and professionally.

The E-Myth Revisited – Michael Gerber

Reveals why most small businesses fail — and how to build systems so your business works without you being stuck in every role.

Good to Great – Jim Collins

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Based on years of research, it identifies what separates merely “good” companies from ones that achieve lasting greatness — and how to get there.

Building a StoryBrand – Donald Miller

Teaches you how to clarify your brand message using the power of storytelling — so customers instantly understand why they need you.

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert B. Cialdini

This classic explores the psychological principles behind why people say "yes"—and how to ethically apply these principles in marketing and sales.