I honestly can suggest reading "The $100 Startup" by Chris Guillebeau.
It gave me a lot of tips and information while building era.sh (a markdown note-taking tool for developers).
It's a few years old now but still very relevant.
Makes you think about what business you are actually in and that you should focus on one/a few key metrics only. Forget all vanity metrics like visitors, likes and so on. Care only about what really matters for your business/startup.
I quite like the philosophy the Basecamp founders have which I think is very aligned with the whole bootstrapping, low-cost, and diy movement. If that sounds interesting I suggest “Rework” & “Getting Real”. I also quite like “Shape Up”, although it is primarily project planning.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
+1 on this - great one.
I honestly can suggest reading "The $100 Startup" by Chris Guillebeau.
It gave me a lot of tips and information while building era.sh (a markdown note-taking tool for developers).
I'd like to add 'Traction - How any startup can achieve explosive customer growth' by Justin Mares and Gabriel Weinberg!
that looks really interesting, gotta check it out
Good suggestions! My top 3 would be:
Thanks. I'll check those out.
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Recently read "The Millionaire Fastlane" and it was life changing in the way I think about indie hacking and work, I would highly recommend.
I also read "Traction" which is great for anyone thinking about idea validation and finding customer.
the best books are those that are also implemented, even if its just a chapter out of it. Dont you think?
Company of One (by Paul Jarvis)
Hands down, this book changed my life.
$100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No - Alex Hormozi
I just finished Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks.
No matter what industry you're in, this book is relevant.
It's incredible how he can tell stories, and he teaches in the book how you can become better at telling stories. This applies to everything.
Lean Analytics
It's a few years old now but still very relevant.
Makes you think about what business you are actually in and that you should focus on one/a few key metrics only. Forget all vanity metrics like visitors, likes and so on. Care only about what really matters for your business/startup.
To define a vision and the fuel to move towards this journey:
To define the idea to follow and start building the foundations:
To start developing your product:
To scale and develop a company culture:
Thank you!
Haven't seen this one recommended often, but it's one of my favourite books on management - https://karl-schlecht.de/fileadmin/daten/Download/Buecher/Not_for-Bread-Alone_Matsushita_durchsuchbar.pdf
No other book gave me a boost like "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel. A bit outdated but still super useful.
Life of a yogi, becoming an entrepreneur is all about strength and patience in all ways
Blue Ocean Strategy by Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim
How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
Building a storybrand by Donal Miller
The innovator's dilemma - C. Christensen
The unicorn project - G. Kim
The power of regrets - D.H. Pink
Plus 3 summer reading lists here: https://blockchainfromfirstprinciple.substack.com/p/voyager-debacle-new-crypto-custodians?r=1kx9ww&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Rework by DHH
I think 99 Growth Hacks, so you could keep an eye on what you have and haven't tried.
I quite like the philosophy the Basecamp founders have which I think is very aligned with the whole bootstrapping, low-cost, and diy movement. If that sounds interesting I suggest “Rework” & “Getting Real”. I also quite like “Shape Up”, although it is primarily project planning.
I want to read 'The Lean Startup' but worry it's outdated now. Has anyone else read it and can attest to it still being relevant and valuable?
It's worth to read, don't expect epiphanies but it'll change your mindset.
I'd say still very relevant, worth a read
I read it and it all was rewording of common sense for me.
I would rather buy Pieter Level's makebook, love it.