THINK BIG AND GET UNSTUCK: 24 Books (2/mo) for a Transformational 2024

By: Jon Dwoskin

Reading and listening to books have played a significant role in my personal and professional development. I deeply appreciate the efforts of all the authors who have generously shared their success strategies. Their insights have been invaluable in enhancing various aspects of my business and life.

I have curated a list of 24 books that have made a positive difference in my journey, covering key areas like business growth, personal development, and leadership. As you prepare for 2024, I believe you might find value in reading or listening to some or all of these impactful books.

1. January: Building Strong Relationships

“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie: Timeless wisdom on making people like you, winning others to your way of thinking, and changing people without offense.
“The Go-Giver” by Bob Burg and John David Mann: A story about the power of giving over getting for personal success.

2. February: Effective Personal Habits

“7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey: Aligning with principles of a character ethic for personal and professional effectiveness.
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear: A framework for small, consistent changes in habits.

3. March: Financial Wisdom and Riches

“The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel: Insights on how people think about and behave with money.
“Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill: Discusses personal beliefs’ importance in achieving success.

4. April: Communication Mastery

“Smart Brevity” by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz: Strategies for concise, impactful communication.
“Exactly How to Sell” by Phil M. Jones: Practical sales skills guide for any role or industry.

5. May: Productivity and Creativity

“Who Not How” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: Achieving more by collaborating with others.
“The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield: Overcoming internal obstacles to creativity.

6. June: Inner Transformation

“Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” by Dr. Joe Dispenza: Techniques to change personality aspects, combining science and spirituality.
“The Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav: Aligning soul and personality for spiritual development.

7. July: Purpose and Influence

“Start with Why” by Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action by focusing on their mission’s ‘why’.
“Influence” by Robert B. Cialdini: Understanding and applying the psychology of persuasion ethically.

8. August: Wealth Management

“I Will Teach You to Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi: Practical personal finance strategies.
“The Almanack of Naval Ravikant” by Eric Jorgenson: Insights into wealth, happiness, and the human condition from Naval Ravikant.

9. September: Sales and Negotiation Skills

“Fanatical Prospecting” by Jeb Blount: Strategies for salespeople to find high-quality opportunities.
“Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss: Negotiation techniques from a former FBI negotiator.

10. October: Change and Adaptation

“Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson: A fable about the importance of adapting to change.
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz: A code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom.

11. November: Marketing and Business Strategies

“The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing” by Al Ries and Jack Trout: Essential marketing strategies and tactics.
“The E-Myth” by Michael E. Gerber: Insights into the entrepreneurial mindset and the importance of systems in business.

12. December: Entrepreneurial Mindset

“Zero to One” by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters: The importance of innovation in creating successful businesses.
“The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod: A transformative morning routine for personal development.

Here is to a successful 2024 for all!

THINK BIG!

Jon Dwoskin