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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