My #1 Piece of Advice to Help You Grow + FREE Reading List!
Here's a fun fact about me:
I am a self proclaimed book worm. I probably have more books than I'll ever read. But really, I just love learning so I gravitate to books where ever I go.
There's a stat out there that says most top CEOs and exec's read about 4-5 books per month. These are the leaders, game-changers and the folks that shake things up. Clearly there is proven value in reading.
And not just reading anything. The value comes in reading books that help to advance you in your sphere of influence.
If you have struggled to create content, tips, inspiration and useful resources for your business and audience, it could be that you aren't giving your brain the fuel it needs to generate those ideas.
What you put in, is what you put out. You have to consume the right content in order to put out the right content. The best teachers, influencers and entrepreneurs are students themselves first.
Here's my challenge to you: If you haven't been reading books about topics in your industry regularly, I want you to find ONE book on a topic that's relevant to your audience. Make a commitment to finish it in 30 days.
Search Amazon for the best sellers in your field or hit up a used book store. I ALWAYS find gems there. One of my favorite reading hacks is Audible.com. Some months I can get through a book a week using this reading app on my daily commutes. Try it out if you're short on time or want to maximize your weekly commutes with listening to good books.
If you choose to grab a physical book, keep it with you wherever you go. Use any down time you have to get some reading in. Keep a highlighter with you too so you can mark important points that stand out to you.
However, you can get it in - get it in!
Now, you know I would never leave you hanging. So here's a FREEBIE I created just for you.
Check out my Recommended Reading List below. It includes some of my favorite books on faith and business.
“THE E-MYTH: WHY MOST SMALL BUSINESSES DON'T WORK AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT"
BY MICHAEL GERBER
“THE SECRET THOUGHTS OF SUCCESSFUL WOMEN: WHY CAPABLE PEOPLE SUFFER FROM THE IMPOSTOR SYNDROME”
BY VALERIE YOUNG
“THE PRAYER OF JABEZ: BREAKING THROUGH TO THE BLESSED LIFE”
BY BRUCE WILKINSON
“NO EXCUSES: THE POWER OF SELF DISCIPLINE”
BY BRIAN TRACY
“SYSTEM BUSTERS: HOW TO STOP THEM IN YOUR BUSINESS”
BY PHILIP PAUL BEYER
“BELIEVE BIGGER: DISCOVER THE PATH TO YOUR LIFE PURPOSE”
BY MARSHAWN EVANS DANIELS
“SOAR!: BUILD YOUR VISION FROM THE GROUND UP”
BY T.D. JAKES
“THE FIVE SECOND RULE: TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE, WORK AND CONFIDENCE WITH EVERYDAY COURAGE”
BY MEL ROBBINS
“JUMP: TAKE THE LEAP OF FAITH TO ACHIEVE YOUR LIFE OF ABUNDANCE”
BY STEVE HARVEY
“PROFIT FIRST: TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS FROM A CASH-EATING MONSTER TO A MONEY-MAKING MACHINE”
BY MIKE MICHALOWICZ
Can I count you in on this challenge?
Already reading something? Share your book recommendations with me. You can simply hit me up in the comments below.
Can wait to hear about what you're reading!
Your Virtual Mentor,
x - Rachel