What Are the Best Business Books to Read After Turning Off the TV?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their thoughts on business books to read after reducing television time. Several users express interest in discovering titles that have positively impacted their business practices.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their commitment to reading more business books after turning off the TV and seeks recommendations.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm for the idea and also desires to learn about valuable books.
  • One participant mentions Amanda Gore's work, recalling a positive experience from a conference.
  • Several users note that the DSWA's Build it Big series is well-regarded, with one participant indicating they have read portions of it and found it beneficial.
  • One participant lists three short and inspirational books, including "The Present" and "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson, and "How Full is Your Bucket?" by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton, suggesting they are easy to read in a single afternoon.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of book titles and experiences without a definitive agreement on the best options.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and preferences regarding business literature, with participants sharing titles they have found inspirational or beneficial.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for book recommendations to enhance their business knowledge and practices may find this discussion relevant.

finley1991
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I've made a commitment to myself to turn off the TV and do more reading! I've been doing great since I got home from conference and actually have been watching very little television!I'm looking for some great business books to read... anyone have titles they would like to share of books that have really helped with their businesses?
 
Sorry I don't have any to share. But what a great idea! I'd love to know what books are worth reading..thanks for starting the post :)
 
have you read any of Amanda Gore's ---We had her at a conference a while back---
 
I haven't read it, but I have heard that the DSWA's Build it Big series is good.
 
cmdtrgd said:
I haven't read it, but I have heard that the DSWA's Build it Big series is good.

I have that book and have read different portions of it. I really like it!
 
Great Idea!! I need to do this too!
 
I have three that are very short and easy to read and I have found them to be inspirational. For people that are advide readers you can plow threw each of them in a long afternoon. I'm sure you can find them on half.com, amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com

By Spencer Johnson "The Present" and "Who Moved My Cheese"

By Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton "How Full is Your Bucket?"

Michelle
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some top business books to read for personal development?

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