Books like How I Made It by Rachel Bridge

Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" explains how two distinct mental systems shape our judgments and decisions, offering insights into the biases that influence everyday choices.

The Lean Startup presents a systematic, scientific approach for creating and managing successful startups in uncertain environments, emphasizing rapid experimentation, customer feedback, and iterative product development.

Chris Guillebeau explains how to turn a modest investment into a $50,000-plus business, using real-world case studies to show how passion can become profit—no MBA or large staff needed.

Michael E. Gerber challenges common myths about starting a business, guiding readers through the stages of entrepreneurial growth and the essential difference between working on and in their business.

A classic guide to personal finance that has stood the test of time, challenging traditional beliefs and providing valuable insights for readers of all income levels.

Donald Trump shares his secrets for making a fortune and running a successful business in his book 'How to Get Rich'.

Gary Vaynerchuk explains why a strong personal brand and mastery of social media are essential for entrepreneurial success, offering updated principles, platform‑specific tactics, and inspirational stories from diverse entrepreneurs.

The bestselling author of phenomenally successful and continually vital The E-Myth Revisited presents the next big step in entrepreneurial management and leadership with E-Myth Mastery.A practical, real-world program that is implemented real-time into your business, Gerber begins by engaging the reader in understanding why the entrepreneur is so critical to the success of any enterprise, no matter how small or large it may be, and why the mindset of an entrepreneur is so integral to the operating reality of the organization, of the small business, and the enterprise. He then covers seven essential skills:- Leadership- Marketing- Money- Management- Lead Conversion- Lead Generation- Client FulfilmentEach of these seven skills is presented through a specific training module with corresponding tests and exercises that explain the content and principles to be learned, provide case studies and examples, as well as worksheets for applying those ideas to the business. Gerber ties it all together by helping readers put the pieces together in an E-Myth Business, an E-Myth Practice and an E-Myth Enterprise.This is the book that will show you the difference between being an entrepreneur versus doing a job, how to get money when the bank won't give it to you, how to expand your customer base when big business moves in down the street, how to develop the best people when you can't afford to pay them competitive wages, how to increase the predictability of what your business is able to promise, and then how to keep that promise, every single time, no matter where you are or what you're doing.Mastery is a business development program that helps you turn your company into a world-class operation...into a turn-key money machine!

Loops offers a practical, week‑by‑week guide for small‑business owners, teaching entrepreneurs how to design experience zones, build vision moments, standardize processes, and close the loops that drive sustainable success.

From moguls to maverick CEOs, learn their secrets, share their successFrom safe hands to young turks, risk takers to innovators – get the instant profiles of 1,000 of the world's best CEOs. Definitive biographies deliver all the essential information on each CEO's career, their highs, lows, management style, vision and distilled wisdom, providing vital lessons that will give YOU the competitive advantage.Pick up tips from the icons of business, from Bill Gates to Lou Gernster. Draw on the experiences of big partnerships and family dynasties and find out how the likes of Steve Jobs make innovation essential. Plus, discover things you can do NOW – from motivation to how to handle a crisis.Incisive, insightful and inspiring, this is your chance to meet and learn from the CEO's leading the business world.

Explore the nine leadership principles that fueled Mary Kay’s global success and learn how to apply them in any organization to build trust, loyalty, and high performance.

Discover how the modern web and off‑the‑shelf services make it easier than ever to start a small, high‑profit business that lets you focus on what you do best.

Michael Gerber invites you to the Dreaming Room, where he helps ordinary people transform their entrepreneurial dreams into viable, economically successful businesses.