8 thoughts on “10 books that helped me

  1. “Letters to a Young Contrarian” by Christopher Hitchens.

    It’s had more impact on my approach to business and life than any book about entrepreneurship or personal development.

    The major points I carry are:
    – The value of being able to hold unusual, unpopular opinions
    – The importance of understanding the arguments of those you oppose just as deeply as those you support
    – “It’s not what you think but *how* you think that matters”
    – The importance of travel.

  2. Holy wow – how did I forget the Art of the Start – actually I really should ahve that in my top 3. it unlearned me on the corporate thinking and entrepreneurialised me.

    Also I should add ‘Getting Real’ by 37 signals. Which was of the same ilk. Actually that’d be a good one for you Sean.

    Steve.

  3. Masters of Doom by David Kushner. It learned me that simple massive commitment to your idea and hard work is the key for success.

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