The 14 Best Business Books of 2017
We read (and re-read) a bunch of useful and inspiring books this year that have helped us navigate this entrepreneurial rollercoaster. Some are new and others are classics. Here’s a short list of our favorites:
- Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World — Cal Newport
- Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person — Shonda Rhimes
- Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don’t Waste Your Time and Money — Pay Flynn
- The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling — Stephen Cope
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance — Angela Duckworth
- Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family — Anne-Marie Slaughter
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom — Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills
- Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative — Austin Kleon
- Anything You Want — Derek Sivers
- The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness — Emily Esfahani Smith
- Authority: Become an Expert, Build a Following, and Gain Financial Independence — Nathan Barry
- You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth — Jen Sincero
- The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level — Gay Hendricks
- What to Do When it’s Your Turn (and it’s Always Your Turn) — Seth Godin
- Life Is a Video Game—Here Are the Cheat Codes — Mark Manson*
Has one of these books made a major impact in your life this year? Are there others you would add? Let us know by sharing your favorites in our free Soulful MBA Facebook Group.
* Not a book, but worth including. If you’ve not yet read this blog post, read it today. Seriously.*
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