Summer vacation is a time to stock up on sunshine and energy. It is also the time when we open ourselves to new activities and explore our flexibility through travel, unforeseen situations and pleasant surprises. Take advantage of it while your mind is most open to feed it with ideas that have the power to change the way you are and do. Here are five of the most influential readings in my life.
reWork by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Forget the big rules and tedious entrepreneurial processes. This is the strategy book for those who want to set up a business that works, without getting bogged down in the fancy stuff. To do this, you will need to rethink the way you work. The book builds on the premise that anyone can start a business, since all the tools that were previously overpriced are now available at low cost, and often for free. Additionally, the authors offer guidelines so you can get results without the hassle of working 80 hours a week. So take a few hours to give yourself a new perspective on work. You will be surprised by what you can accomplish by using methods that seem counterintuitive at first glance, but are oh so effective!
https://www.amazon.ca/Rework/dp/B071F1J1XV/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1563202055&sr=1-1
The E-Myth revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber
The E-Myth represents the entrepreneurial myth based on two false beliefs: the first being that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs, and the second, that an individual who understands the technical work done for a business can lead with success of a company that exploits this technical work. The author explains how the assumptions and expectations that most entrepreneurs hold can hinder the success of their business. In particular, it explains the company's path in its growth process. Also, it demonstrates how to effectively manage a business using the fundamentals of franchise management. Finally, it distinguishes between the work you do on your business and the work you do within your business. I consider this content a beacon to guide entrepreneurs in their growth.
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastination and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
“If the first thing you do every morning is eat a live frog, you'll go through your day with the satisfaction of knowing that it's probably the worst thing that will happen to you all day. » This is a very wise, if somewhat bizarre, statement from Mark Twain. Brian Tracy suggests that the most successful people have learned to eat their frog first, that is, to tackle their biggest task at the start of the day and stick with it until it's over. that they have completed it. With humor and striking analogies, this book teaches you how to organize each day in order to focus on your essential tasks and generate a positive impact in your life.
The Me inc. by Sylvain Boudreau
“The Me inc. means that we are all owners of a great business in which we must invest in order to give it value. We all need to realize that we are responsible for our attitude, our choices and our decisions. » By learning to manage themselves as a person as if they were a business, an entrepreneur gains doubly. Not only can he change his relationship with his environment, but he can also guide the transformation of his company and the people who work there. Passionate about performance, the author invites you to surpass yourself and flourish, both personally and professionally.
Nature and Ayurveda by Krystine St-Laurent
Ayurveda is considered to be the oldest science of healing. Indeed, Ayurvedic knowledge, originating from India, has existed for more than 5000 years. It promotes prevention and encourages the maintenance of good health by paying sustained attention to balance in our lives, beneficial thoughts, diet, lifestyle and the use of herbs. I am convinced that every entrepreneur benefits from having a healthy body and maintaining a healthy mind in order to take full advantage of their abilities. The author makes us review our relationship to health and our conception of well-being in its entirety. Summer, when we are more relaxed and well nourished with Vitamin Sun, is the best time to take an interest in our health and start using the spices we grow in our garden in a different way.
I invite you to share with me your thoughts and perspectives following your reading. Good summer!