Essential Business Reads for Contractors in 2024

This chapter recommends influential business books geared towards personal and professional development for contractors. Key titles include 'The One Thing' by Gary Keller and 'The Standard' by Ben Newman, alongside community favorites that inspire ambitious thinking and prudent decision-making in business.

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If you want to grow your business and sharpen your mindset, you need to fill your brain with the right knowledge. In this episode, Tom shares his top business book recommendations for 2024, along with must-read picks from the Battleground community. These books will help you simplify your focus, set higher standards, avoid costly mistakes, and improve your business strategy.

In this episode, Tom discusses:

[00:00] The importance of reading to level up your business and mindset
[00:46] The One Thing by Gary Keller – How to simplify your focus and maximize results
[01:27] The Standard by Ben Newman – Winning every day by setting and honoring a high standard
[01:55] Winning the Contractor Fight by Tom Reber – Mastering the mindset and strategy of success
[02:36] The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz – Setting bigger goals to achieve more
[03:19] The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham – Avoiding costly mistakes and implementing "thinking time"
[04:57] Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday – How embracing discomfort leads to growth
[05:25] Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller – Crafting a compelling brand message to attract more clients

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