Business books for holiday - suggestions :)

sm1 · #1 11th July 2008, 23:34

Hi all,

Almost off to Cannes soon... I want people's suggestions for books.

I have Steve Krug's - 'Don't make me think' and need to finish that off!

I would like one of Seth Godin's books, which shall I go for? Something that kind of covers non-specific areas and something from the start.

I will also be investing in Tim Ferriss' - The 4 Hour Work Week.

Any more suggestions?

Cheers

sm1 · #2 13th July 2008, 18:24

Seth Godin's 'The Purple Cow' looks quite good, not sure if it's a good starting point?

Carl-CSNM · #3 13th July 2008, 18:52

Your going on holiday. you don't want to read about business!

sm1 · #4 13th July 2008, 18:59

I do - it's a great time to read and relax

I don't read as much as I should so it's good

Jon236 · #5 13th July 2008, 20:14

I really liked the Duncan Bannatyne book 'Anyone can do it'. I guess it depends if you want something light and easy to read like that, or something which requires a bit more brain power like a Charles Handy title or something?

FAB Enterprises · #6 13th July 2008, 20:14

"How to think like a Millionaire" - Charles-Albert Poissant

Gives the stories of ten well known millionaires and how they made their money, highlighting a key attribute, principal of factor that was intrumental in their success and how these attributes are comon to all successful people. A really inspiring book.

Mason

Moneyman · #7 13th July 2008, 20:55

Forget the stupid self help stuff. get a book about someone who has actually done it. You wont be in the right frame of mind for the sales oriented stuff so duncan ballatynes one or felix denis how to get rich. the best. those two didnt make their cash from lecturing or consulting. so follow them.

sm1 · #8 13th July 2008, 21:41

Cheers all - sorry forgot to mention I have Duncan's book and almost read it. I am after something to learn from and understand but would also enjoy reading a success story.

Thanks for current suggestions.

P.S. - Nothing to heavy!

deniser · #9 13th July 2008, 21:45

I enjoyed reading the books about Ryanair and Google - and for one to read about how not to do it, Boo Hoo.

But give me a Charles Dickins with a good old story any day!

sm1 · #10 13th July 2008, 21:47

Thanks deniser - Was the Ryanair book this one?

Ryanair: How a Small Irish Airline Conquered Europe

Cheers