Paddy Tan
2 min readDec 31, 2024

20 Books To Read For Entrepreneurs

Reading is essential for entrepreneurs as it fosters self-education and personal growth.

Successful business leaders like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates dedicate significant time to reading, recognizing that books provide invaluable insights into strategies, market trends, and innovative ideas. Engaging with diverse topics enhances cognitive skills and keeps the mind sharp, enabling better decision-making and problem-solving.

Moreover, reading can reduce stress and inspire resilience by sharing the experiences of others. Ultimately, cultivating a reading habit equips entrepreneurs with the tools needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in their ventures.

Books that I read and learnt a lot from:

1. Zero to One by Peter Thiel
2. Start with Why by Simon Sinek
3. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
4. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
5. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
6. Atomic Habits by James Clear
7. The $100 Startup by Chris

Guillebeau
8. Good to Great by Jim Collins
9. Traction by Gino Wickman
10. The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
11. Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
12. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
13. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
14. The Art of the Start 2.0 by Guy Kawasaki
15. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
16. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
17. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
18. Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
19. The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen
20. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

Recommend books that you read and love!

Paddy Tan
Paddy Tan

Written by Paddy Tan

I help Startups grow and scale in Southeast Asia. Within 100 days. Growth Strategist | Investor in Startups and SMEs | Scale Startups & Train Founders.

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