Inspiration can be gotten from many places, but a common source is books. You can learn from experience, which is a sure but expensive way of learning, or you can be smarter and learn from those who have gone before you. Some great men and women have tried, failed, and failed again, and now have some insight to share. It’s expensive wisdom that has been handed to you for cheap.

This is why we’ve handpicked 10 must-read books available in print, Kindle, or Audible, each one offering powerful insights in entrepreneurship, habits, leadership, and innovation. These aren’t just good reads—they’re the kind of books that spark ideas and create momentum.

1. $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi

Launching a new product or struggling to make sales? Alex Hormozi breaks down the art of crafting irresistible offers that simply… sell themselves. Through tried-and-proven strategies and psychological principles, you’ll learn how to create offers that clients cannot say no to. “Yes” becomes something you’re used to hearing, instead of “no.”

This book will show you how to design offers that convert at an alarmingly high rate, without gimmicks. If you’re a marketer, get this book now.

2. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

Planning to build a startup but unsure where to begin? Eric Ries introduces the Lean Startup methodology. It’s a life-changing approach to building businesses that places emphasis on quick experimentation, validated learning, and feedback. It’s all about launching smarter, faster, and most importantly, leaner.

This book helps you avoid common pitfalls by teaching you how to test ideas before going all in. For startup founders, innovators, and product managers, this book is what you need to transform your thinking.

3. Atomic Habits by James Clear

Trying to become more consistent with your routine? This is your practical guide to getting 1% better every day. James Clear explains how tiny changes, repeated consistently, can lead to massive personal and professional transformation. Learn how to build good habits, eliminate bad ones, and make those changes stick.

This hack works whether you’re trying to build helpful habits or break bad ones.

4. The 5 Types of Wealth by Brandon Turner

Wealth goes beyond money, and this book explores five key types of wealth: financial, relational, physical, spiritual, and time. Brandon Turner shows how to design a life that’s rich in all areas, not just your bank account.

This masterpiece is perfect for people who are financially successful but still unfulfilled. It will help you rethink what wealth really means and how to pursue it in a meaningful way.

5. Serendipity: It Doesn’t Happen by Accident by Gail B. Goodman

Know someone who is always waiting for the “right opportunity”? Goodman discusses how what we call “luck” often comes from preparation, openness, and intentionality. This book teaches you how to create more serendipitous moments in life and work.

This book helps you become the kind of person who creates their own luck, as impossible as that may sound.

6. The Creative Entrepreneur by Isa Maria Seminega

Converting a passion or skill into income can seem straightforward, but it hardly ever is. The gap between creating and making money can be bridged if you understand some fundamental principles. This guide combines creative energy with practical business strategy. Featuring advice from top industry professionals, it walks you through building a business from your passion—without selling your soul.