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Books like The $100 startup
A shot of pure entrepreneurial espresso that makes the leap from daydream to reality feel entirely within reach. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The $100 startup.
- energizing
- hopeful
- expansive
- 01
Side hustle
Chris Guillebeau
An energizing, step-by-step roadmap that turns the daunting prospect of entrepreneurship into an accessible, low-stakes adventure.
- 02
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
A pragmatic, energizing blueprint for navigating the chaos of innovation with scientific precision.
- 03
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.
- 04
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.
- 05
The 4-Hour Workweek
Timothy Ferriss · 2007
A provocative, high-octane blueprint for hacking the traditional career path and reclaiming your time.
- 06
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.
- 07
Steal like an artist
Austin Kleon
A pocket-sized permission slip to stop worrying about being a genius and just start making things.
- 08
The Power of Broke
Daymond John and Daniel Paisner
A high-energy masterclass in turning scarcity into your greatest competitive advantage.
- 09
Drive
Daniel H. Pink
A paradigm-shifting exploration of human behavior that leaves you feeling energized to redesign how you work and live.
- 10
Start with why
Simon Sinek · 2009
An energizing masterclass in finding the beating heart behind your work and using it to inspire others.
- 11
The power of less
Leo Babauta
A deep, cleansing breath for the chronically overwhelmed mind, offering a gentle path out of the modern productivity trap.
- 12
I will teach you to be rich
Ramit Sethi
A tough-love, highly actionable playbook for taking control of your finances without sacrificing the things that bring you joy.
