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Books like Side hustle
An energizing, step-by-step roadmap that turns the daunting prospect of entrepreneurship into an accessible, low-stakes adventure. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Side hustle.
- energizing
- optimistic
- action-oriented
- 01
The $100 startup
Chris Guillebeau
A shot of pure entrepreneurial espresso that makes the leap from daydream to reality feel entirely within reach.
- 02
The art of the start 2.0
Guy Kawasaki
An authoritative, energizing roadmap that transforms the daunting prospect of launching a business into a series of actionable, strategic steps.
- 03
Anything you want
Derek Sivers
A refreshing, bite-sized manifesto that gives you permission to ignore the rules of traditional success and build a life that actually makes you happy.
- 04
12 Months to $1 Million
Ryan Daniel Moran
A high-octane, pragmatic roadmap that transforms the daunting dream of financial independence into a series of aggressive, executable steps.
- 05
Real Artists Don't Starve
Jeff Goins
A pragmatic, energizing manifesto that gives creatives permission to thrive financially without compromising their art.
- 06
Hacking growth
Sean Ellis
A high-octane playbook that transforms the chaotic art of scaling a business into a rigorous, repeatable science.
- 07
Lean Analytics
Alistair Croll
A pragmatic, clear-eyed roadmap for turning entrepreneurial ambition into measurable, customer-focused success.
- 08
The Making of a Manager
Julie Zhuo
A warm, practical mentor-in-a-book that transforms the terrifying leap into leadership into an approachable, step-by-step journey.
- 09
The Startup Way
Eric Ries
A pragmatic, energizing blueprint for breathing agile, entrepreneurial life into the rigid structures of legacy corporations.
- 10
Originals
Adam Grant
An invigorating intellectual dinner party that leaves you feeling equipped to change the world, or at least your workplace.
- 11
The Power of Broke
Daymond John and Daniel Paisner
A high-energy masterclass in turning scarcity into your greatest competitive advantage.
- 12
Rework
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
A punchy, contrarian manifesto that strips away corporate bloat and gives you permission to build something on your own terms.











