11. Getting Past NO by William Ury, Bantam Books (1993)

Getting Past No is the state-of-the-art book on negotiation for the twenty-first century. Used by US President, heads of corporations, and heads of state. If you cannot resolve conflict in your favor because your negotiating partner is unreasonable, you cannot ultimately achieve success. Don’t forget its predecessor!

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12. Lincoln: Speeches and Writings by Don Edward Fehrenbacher

If you have problems writing your thoughts then you have problems communicating which is fatal to any entrepreneur. Here is an individual who was a Senator and two (2) term President of the United States through the American Civil War, and writer of the Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address, and accomplished writer and speaker.

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13. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

Remember what you learned as a child from The Little Blue Engine …I think I can, I think I can! There are times that we may need the simplicity of a child likeness and trudge onward. Share a moment with your kids and read through this classic. You’ll be amazed at how you may be able to apply it to your own personal business endeavors.

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14. What Clients Love by Harry Beckwith

Harry Beckwith works with 23 Fortune 500 companies and is the branding consultant to the world’s premier brand consultancy. He has appeared on CNN, given keynote addresses to Microsoft, Disney and ABC, and authored the critically acclaimed international business bestseller, What Clients Love.

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6. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

“All achievements, all earned riches, have their beginning in an idea. You might well remember that nothing can bring you success but yourself. If you are ready for the secret, you already possess one half of it. ~ Napoleon Hill. In the early 1900’s Napoleon Hill dedicated about 20 years of his life to study and interview 500 of the most successful people at the time such as Edison, Ford and Andrew Carnegie. Think and Grow Rich is a direct result of his findings. A book that went on to sell over 20 million copies. A book that greatly influenced the whole field of personal development as we know it today, and becoming an instant classic. Buy Think and Grow Rich

7. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Aside from establishing the first library, first public school, first public fire department, and inventing the lightening rod, Benjamin Franklin ran a billion dollar empire that produced a book second in sales only to the Bible. When he was not busy, he also signed the Declaration of Independence and United States Consitution, and negotiated the treaty ending the American Revolutionary War with England. Well worth the read for anyone who wants to study successful entrepreneurs. Buy The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

8. The Way To Wealth by Steve Shipside

Since the first publication of The Way to Wealth in the 1750’s, millions of aspiring entrepreneurs have used Benjamin Franklin’s advice to create and maintain profitable businesses. Franklin died a hugely wealthy man and he is still listed in the Wealthy 100: The 100 Wealthiest Americans in History. Here Steve Shipside interprets Franklin’s text for the modern day. This brilliant interpretation of The Way to Wealth Is an entertaining accompaniment to one of the most famous books ever written. A pocket edition of Benjamin Franklin’s life and business philosophies which after two centuries are still relevant. Buy The Way To Wealth

9. Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty by Harvey Mackay

Harvey Mackay, who taught millions of Americans how to “swim with the sharks without getting eaten alive” now dives deep into the art of which he’s grandmaster: networking. Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty contains Harvey’s gold-chip advice, accumulated over a lifetime of business success, on how to build and maintain the network you need. Harvey guarantees you’ll never be more than a phone call away from a person in the position to help you get what you want – whether it’s the job opportunity of a lifetime or a lifetime partner, the sales prospect of your dreams or the career advice you’ve only dreamed of. Buy Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty

10. Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and Wiliam Ury

Getting to Yes is a straightforward, universally applicable method for negotiating personal and professional disputes without getting taken. Without this book and its sequel, you are seriously at a disadvantage in negotiations and conflict resolution. It offers a concise, step-by-step, proven strategy for coming to mutually acceptable agreements in every sort of conflict. Based on the work of Harvard Negotiation Project, a group that deal continually with all levels of negotiations and conflict resolutions from domestic to business to international, Getting to Yes tells you how to :  Separate the people from the problem, Focus on interests, not positions, Work together to create opinions that will satisfy both parties, Negotiate successfully with people who are more powerful, refuse to play by the rules, or resort to “dirty tricks.” Buy Getting To Yes Well, we are nearly done with our list. What books would you recommend?

1. Eight Silly Monkeys Illustrated by Steve Haskamp, (2003)

Get set for romping and rhyming fun! Young ones will love counting backwards as they watch eight monkeys disappear one by one with each turn of the page in this delightful tale. Eight Silly Monkeys features full-color illustrations, charming verse, and innovative die-cutting to reveal silly, touchable monkeys on each page. As fun to read as it is to listen to, this enjoyable rhyming adventure is a perfect read for ages 3 and up. Buy Eight Silly Monkeys