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best business type books?
Posted on 7/4/11 at 12:50 am
Posted on 7/4/11 at 12:50 am
what are the best real estate, investment, general business books out there that are worth the read and can actually benefit someone? TIA
This post was edited on 7/4/11 at 12:52 am
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Posted on 7/4/11 at 1:24 am to jp90
I'm reading The Truth About Money by Rick Edelman at the moment, it was given to me by a friend of mine. Pretty good read so far, though I wonder if some of the advice might be dated. It's primarily focused on personal finance and personal investing, probably intended for more of a novice audience.
This post was edited on 7/4/11 at 1:26 am
Posted on 7/4/11 at 8:09 am to jp90
How To Win Friend and Influence People - Just a great, classic book about the fundamentals of human relations and communication.
Posted on 7/4/11 at 10:30 am to urinetrouble
awesome book. get it on audio tapes and listen to it while driving 
also...check out the science of self confidence by brian tracy
also...check out the science of self confidence by brian tracy
Posted on 7/4/11 at 9:07 pm to jp90
Here are a few of my favorites over the years that apply to fundamentals that anyone can use, not just business people:
How to Argue and Win Every Time, by Gerry Spence - This is a great book on how to frame your points in terms of others' interests. It was the most influential book that I have read and really changed the way that I communicate with others.
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, by Edward Tufte - This is a simply fabulous book on how (and how not) to make graphs, charts, and tables that most efficiently and effectively convey your ideas. Despite the horrendously boring title, the book is quite an easy read and was very insightful even a few years into my career. I have reread it a couple of times. He has two follow-up books, Envisioning Information and Visual Explanations, that are also good but not as essential as the first one.
Getting to Yes, by Fisher, Ury, and Patton - This introduces some key concepts that can help anyone go from haggler to negotiator. Terms like "principled negotiation" and BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) can help immediately and pave the way for more detailed study in negotiation.
Difficult Conversations, by Stone, Patton, and Heen - I consider this great follow-up reading to How to Argue and Win Every Time. It helps frame the thought process for a number of difficult conversations, from feedback to family conversations to apologizing or even expressing affection. This is not your typical "soft skills" book and was crafted by the team of the Harvard Negotiation Project. It is very underrated and a practical book that would benefit anyone.
How to Argue and Win Every Time, by Gerry Spence - This is a great book on how to frame your points in terms of others' interests. It was the most influential book that I have read and really changed the way that I communicate with others.
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, by Edward Tufte - This is a simply fabulous book on how (and how not) to make graphs, charts, and tables that most efficiently and effectively convey your ideas. Despite the horrendously boring title, the book is quite an easy read and was very insightful even a few years into my career. I have reread it a couple of times. He has two follow-up books, Envisioning Information and Visual Explanations, that are also good but not as essential as the first one.
Getting to Yes, by Fisher, Ury, and Patton - This introduces some key concepts that can help anyone go from haggler to negotiator. Terms like "principled negotiation" and BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) can help immediately and pave the way for more detailed study in negotiation.
Difficult Conversations, by Stone, Patton, and Heen - I consider this great follow-up reading to How to Argue and Win Every Time. It helps frame the thought process for a number of difficult conversations, from feedback to family conversations to apologizing or even expressing affection. This is not your typical "soft skills" book and was crafted by the team of the Harvard Negotiation Project. It is very underrated and a practical book that would benefit anyone.
This post was edited on 7/4/11 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 7/4/11 at 10:19 pm to Bayou Tiger
I just Prime'd the first and the last one and I intend to read both of them this/next week. Total price: $17.70.
Posted on 7/4/11 at 10:47 pm to kfizzle85
I'd like to read the first, second, and fourth listed. Thanks for the suggestions, Bayou.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:00 am to lynxcat
I have read a few of those mentioned. I am currently reading..
The Seven habits of Highly Successful People I am about halfway through it and I really like it so far.
The Seven habits of Highly Successful People I am about halfway through it and I really like it so far.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 9:00 am to Da Hammer
Liar's Poker
Barbarians at the Gate
fun nonfiction reads that can inspire you.
Barbarians at the Gate
fun nonfiction reads that can inspire you.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 1:05 pm to zeebo
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Posted on 7/5/11 at 4:57 pm to Bayou Tiger
Thanks for the input BT. I just got the first one for 4 dollars on Amazon and am looking forward to reading it when it comes in. May try some of the others at some point, too.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 6:01 pm to Brageous
Well, I hope you guys find the books as beneficial as I did. I have a short attention span and typically prefer the "five-minute version." However, those four books were quite readable, timeless, and broadly applicable.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 6:11 pm to Bayou Tiger
thanks for the input everyone, especially bayou.
keep it comin guys
keep it comin guys
Posted on 7/6/11 at 4:05 am to jp90
Basics of investing: A Random Walk Down Wall Street
Posted on 7/6/11 at 4:24 pm to TheHiddenFlask
Career Warfare
Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver-Protect your Financial Future
The Art of the Deal
The 48 Laws of Power
Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver-Protect your Financial Future
The Art of the Deal
The 48 Laws of Power
Posted on 7/6/11 at 4:48 pm to jp90
I was recommended Good to Great and Build to Last by a Ceo of a big company
My favs are how to win friend, how i raised myself from a failure to success in selling, think and grow rich
Just read Thank You economy and Crush it and reading The E-Myth right now
My favs are how to win friend, how i raised myself from a failure to success in selling, think and grow rich
Just read Thank You economy and Crush it and reading The E-Myth right now
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