“Never trust anyone whose TV is bigger than their bookshelf” - Emilia Clarke

I couldn’t agree more with this phrase. Even though TV does not fully mean fun and enjoyment, it represents the idea of entertainment. Whereas a book is connected with the idea of knowledge. 

An entrepreneur is not a boss but a leader. An entrepreneur is not someone who orders people to work for him but is a person who works with other people. An entrepreneur is not a person who succeeds alone but a person who makes everyone around him successful. 

Becoming an entrepreneur is not easy. You simply do not become an entrepreneur by starting a business or working hard day and night. An entrepreneur is not someone who works hard and earns money but is a person who has the mindset of a winner. 

Turning yourself into an entrepreneur is a gradual and a step by step process. No one is born with such a mindset but is molded slowly by the experiences they go through. If you are among those few people who are willing to take the risk and change your mindset into becoming an entrepreneur, here is a list of books that you should not miss out on. 

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad, written by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter in 1997, is based on the real-life story of Robert Kiyosaki. This book advocates the importance of financial independence, financial literacy, building wealth through investing in assets, and real estate. 

This book shows the difference between the financial literacy between a rich dad and a poor dad. The rich dad is the father of Robert’s friend, and the poor dad is the father of Robert himself. The rich dad has accumulated his fortune through entrepreneurship and smart investing, whereas the poor dad, no matter how hard he has worked, he’s never obtained financial security in life. 

If you are interested in this book, you can get it from Choicemandu.com at Rs 510. 

2. The Power of Habit

The Power of Habit, a book by Charles Duhigg which was published in February 2012. It explores the science behind reformation and habit creation and reached the bestseller list for Amazon.com, USA Today, and The New York Times. 

The Power of Habit talks about a habit loop and a golden rule for changing those habits. The main theme is to change your life into a better one with keystone habits that will increase your motivation, create momentum, and build structures for building other habits. This book will show you why habits are at the heart of everything you do, how to change them, and how they will affect your life.

If you are aware of your bad habits and are thinking to change them, you can change them at Rs 912 only on Choicemandu. 

3. Steve Jobs

We all know who Steve Jobs is, but do we know the story behind this name? 

If you are just as curious as I am, then you need not worry. There is a biography of Steve Jobs which was written by Walter Isaacson at the request of the man himself, Steve Jobs. 

Steve Jobs, the book is based on more than forty interviews which were conducted over two years. Also, interviews with more than one hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues. This book shows the hard work that Jobs has done behind the curtain. The book is a genuine portrayal of who Steve Jobs was and what he achieved as chose Walter to write the biography and chose not to read it until it was published. 

4. Think and Grow Rich

Think and grow rich, written by Napoleon Hill in 1937, is a personal development and self-help book. While the book’s title and much of the material in the book are about generating wealth, the author maintains that his philosophy can help people thrive in any field, to do and be anything they want. 

Think and Grow Rich, the book is the collection of the 13 most prevalent habits of affluent and successful people, distilled from a 20-year study of over 500 people. This book is so rich and precise that anyone can relate to it, as all the theories are explained through examples that can help you connect better. 

You can easily get this book at Rs 290 at Choicemandu.com.

5. The Intelligent Investor

The Intelligent Investor, written by Benjamin Graham, is a widely acclaimed book on value investing that was published in 1949. This book is specifically for those who are interested in investing in the stock market. The book teaches you strategies on how to successfully use value investing in the stock market. 

The book Intelligent Investor teaches you to analyze the long-term market evolution of a company before investing. This research and information always protects you from losses by diversifying investments. Benjamin says that an intelligent investor should never look for crazy profit but must focus on safe and more steady returns. 

The Share/Stock market scene is also booming in Nepal. If you want to be more secure in your investment, I recommend you to read this book. You can easily buy this book from Choicemandu.com at Rs 1,410.