My personal list of 20 essential books for startup founders and entrepreneurs.

Are you looking for some must-read books to add to your entrepreneurial library??I present to you a selection from my personal library for startuppers and entrepreneurs: the 20 essential books to be read (not in any particular order). The list includes a diverse range of titles covering topics such as lean startup principles, creativity, product management, purpose and leadership, innovation, productivity, entrepreneurship, personal development, business strategy, risk-taking, leadership and team building, cultural differences in business, and common causes of startup failure. Overall, the list offers valuable resources for startup founders and entrepreneurs. Let's dive in!

1. "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries: "The Lean Startup is a scientific approach to creating and managing startups and get a desired product to customers' hands faster."

2. "From Zero to One" by Peter Thiel: "From Zero to One teaches you how to create and capture unique value in the world, turning your startup into a monopoly."

3. "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz: "The Hard Thing About Hard Things is a no-nonsense guide to building and running a startup, packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom."

4. "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek: "Start with Why teaches you how to inspire others by finding your own why and lead with purpose."

5. "The Art of Possibility" by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander: "The Art of Possibility offers a set of breakthrough practices for creativity in all human enterprises."

6. "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" by Nir Eyal: "Hooked provides a framework for creating habit-forming products, explaining the psychology behind why some products capture widespread attention while others flop." (also "Indistractable" from same author)

7. "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton Christensen: "The Innovator's Dilemma explores how successful companies can do everything right and still lose market leadership."

8. "The Outsiders" by William N. Thorndike: "The Outsiders tells the story of eight unknown companies that outperformed the S&P 500 by a factor of twenty from 1972 to 2003."

9. "The Power of Intention" by Wayne Dyer: "The Power of Intention teaches you how to use your thoughts and feelings to create your own reality and achieve your goals."

10. "The One Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan: "The One Thing shows you how to achieve extraordinary results by focusing on the one thing that matters most."

11. "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy: "The Compound Effect shows you how small, consistent actions can lead to significant results over time."

12. "Why Start-ups Fail" by Tom Eisenmann: "Why Start-ups Fail shows you the common causes of startup failure and how to avoid them through effective strategy, execution, and leadership."

13. "Sprint" by Jake Knapp - "Sprint is a step-by-step guide to solving big problems and testing new ideas in just five days." Key learn: The power of rapid prototyping and user testing to validate ideas and make progress quickly.

14. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey - "This powerful guide helps readers understand the underlying principles of effective living and offers a step-by-step approach for living with integrity, responsibility, and self-respect."

15. "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman - "In the highly anticipated Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical."

16. "The 5 dysfunctions of a team" by Patrick Lencioni: "The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team teaches you how to build and maintain a high-performing team by addressing the common dysfunctions that can hinder team success." (search also for other books for the same author)

17. "Leadership and Self-Deception" by Arbinger Institute: "Leadership and Self-Deception teaches you how to overcome self-deception and become a better leader."

18. "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer: "The Culture Map teaches you how to navigate cultural differences in the global business world and build successful cross-cultural teams and partnerships."

19. "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing" by Al Ries and Jack Trout - "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing is a guide to the fundamental principles of marketing." Key learn: The importance of positioning your product and creating a strong brand.

20. "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari - "A book that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be human."?

BONUS: "Skin in the Game" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: "Skin in the Game teaches you how to take risks, be resilient, and achieve success in life and business."