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unning a successful busi ness requires that the business owner commits to personal development. As a business owner, your business cannot grow beyond your personal development level. So, as you work on your business, it is important that you work on yourself. As you probably know, reading great business books is one of the most cost-effective methods to acquire relevant knowledge. The truth is that you may have to read some books several times. For some, you just need to read it once and the mes-
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by Emmanuel Oluwatosin
sage will stick forever. Another way to develop yourself is listening to podcasts. Listening to podcasts is a great way to learn something while you are doing something else. In this article, I will share some podcasts every business owner should have on his or her list. Books to Have in Your Library 1. “The Hard Thing About Hard Things” This is one of my best business books every entrepreneur should read. I have both the Kindle and Audible versions of the book. Ben Horow-
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itz is considered an icon by many entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. The Hard Thing About Hard Things is based on Horowitz’s popular blog and provides strategies for navigating building and running a Startup. In this book, Ben Horowitz shares his best advice on how to fire employees, confront competitors, and most importantly, how to cultivate a CEO mentality. 2. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic not only for business owners, but for every professional
