10 Books Every Aspiring Girlboss Needs to Read
There’s nothing cozier than curling up under your softest blanket, hot cocoa in your hand, and a good book…
Especially if the book is something helping you to build your dream! Here are my top book recommendations that every girlboss should read. These books have helped me to grow my business and advised me even in tough moments. Who says you always have to have a physical mentor when you can have full access to a great book???
Take a look at why I love these books so much and how they can help you grow. For your convenience, I’ve even put a link to each book in my Amazon store where you can purchase each one. BA-BAM! Now that’s the hook up! 🙂
10 Books Every Aspiring Girlboss Should Read
- The Go-Giver: A Little Story About A Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg and John David Mann
Amazon Says: The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by his many devotees simply as the Chairman. Read more…
Kim Says: I love, love, love this book! It was recommended by a friend and I’m so glad he did. It’s jam packed with life lessons that have proven to be true for me in my business. Since reading this book, everyday I strive to be a “Go-Giver” in all aspects. You gotta read this one!
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2. Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger
Amazon Says: The New York Times bestseller that explains why certain products and ideas become popular. “Jonah Berger knows more about what makes information ‘go viral’ than anyone in the world” (Daniel Gilbert, author of the bestseller Stumbling on Happiness). Read more…
Kim Says: I find this book so interesting. It gives you an inside scoop on the success of many of the marketing tactics that you experience every day. From how to create buzz about your business to how to create customer loyalty, this book gives some great techniques to implement in your own business. My favorite part is it’s filled with lots of real-life examples that keep it interesting. You should most def check this one out!
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3. Year of Yes: How to Dance it Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes
Amazon Says: The instant New York Times bestseller from the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal and executive producer of How to Get Away With Murder shares how saying YES changed her life. “As fun to read as Rhimes’s TV series are to watch” (Los Angeles Times). Read more…
Kim Says: This book is so much fun! A good friend of mine gave me this book on audible and I loved every second of it. First of all, it’s written by THE Shonda Rhimes, creator of TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) shows Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder… all of which I’m a loyal fan. Secondly, this book is a great reminder of why it’s important to get out of your comfort zone and live life. I’ll admit, the audio version is probably even better than the book (she reads it herself with lots of emotion), but you can’t go wrong either way because did I mention it’s Shonda Rhimes??? 🙂 READ IT!
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4. #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
Amazon Says: #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly. Read more…
Kim Says: This book is hilarious! Sophia is such an entertaining character on her podcast, I knew if her book wasn’t anything, it would be entertaining. She didn’t disappoint, but she did surprise me with valuable lessons about building your business and career. This book is an easy read that’s fun and inspiring. Read it and bring out your inner #girlboss.
5. Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life’s Riches by Steve Harvey
Amazon Says: Countless books on success tell you what you need to get that you don’t already possess. In Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success, Steve Harvey tells you how to achieve your dreams using the gift you already have. Every one of us was born with a gift endowed by our creator—something you do the best at with very little effort. While it can be like someone else’s, your gift is yours alone. No one can take it away. You are the only one who can use it—or waste it. Read more…
Kim Says: Steve Harvey is known as being a funny guy, but this book has some seriously valid concepts. So many people search forever to create meaningful work. This book helps you zone in on your gift to create success that’s meaningful to you. Plus he adds in some fun and funny examples to keep things light-hearted and interesting. It’s definitely a good one to read!
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6. The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson
Amazon Says: Bestselling author Bruce Wilkinson shows how to identify and overcome the obstacles that keep millions from living the life they were created for. He begins with a compelling modern-day parable about Ordinary, who dares to leave the Land of Familiar to pursue his Big Dream. Read more…
Kim Says: I’ve never read a story more true to the entrepreneurial journey than this book. I felt every moment of “ordinary’s” journey and gained lots of clarity on how to process and proceed all that I’d been through. Read this book for encouragement when times get hard, it will give you what you need to keep going. Great read!
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7. Jab, Jab, Jab Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy World by Gary Vaynerchuk
Amazon Says: New York Times bestselling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk shares hard-won advice on how to connect with customers and beat the competition. A mash-up of the best elements of Crush It! and The Thank You Economy with a fresh spin, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook is a blueprint to social media marketing strategies that really works. Read more…
Kim Says: If you are in need of social media, this is a great resource. Gary Vee is a mogul in the media world and he opens up his thoughts and opinions of how you can build your own. Even with the social media knowledge I have, this book was insightful and interesting. Plus, the photos in the book are phenomenal! Great book to read and study!
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8. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Amazon Says: Santiago a Andalusian shepherd boy, travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. During his journey he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist… what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Read more…
Kim Says: If you like to read fiction, this book is the perfect mixture of fiction and non-fiction. The hidden messages embedded within this book and life changing. It’ definitely an oldy but a goody as you search for life’s meaning, purpose, and understanding in your girlboss journey.
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9. The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield
Amazon Says: In The Success Principles, the cocreator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, helps you get from where you are to where you want to be, teaching you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Read more…
Kim Says: I’ll forever be indebted to this book because it was one of the first books I read to start me on my purpose-filled journey. After reading The Success Principles, I saw things differently and gained a real passion for helping others to succeed in life as well. It’s packed with stories similar to Chick Soup for the Soul, so you know it’s an easy read with fundamental principles that you’ll need to succeed. I’m not kidding, you NEED to read this book!
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10. InnerGuide Yearly Planner from InnerGuide
Amazon Says: InnerGuide’s 12-month planner inspires you to stay on track with your vision so you can live a more productive, creative and fulfilled life. Focus on both inner and outer goals to create real change. Read more…
Kim Says: I seriously can’t go on enough about this planner. My husband found it on a whim and I have absolutely LOVED it! It keeps me on track, focused, encouraged and ready to tackle and accomplished my goals. I definitely saved the best for last on this one. If you haven’t already, GO PURCHASE THIS PLANNER STAT! You won’t be disappointed.
These are just some of my favs. What are your favorite Girlboss books?
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