Would you imagine sitting on the sofa and having a conversation with Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey? What do you think they might tell you?
Meeting, moreover having a delightful conversation, those people are highly impracticable for most of us. That is kind of unfortunate for us since we need some valuable insights from them who have gone through a lot before us. Thanks to the power of reading for providing this valuable information. None of these billionaires have built their own success by taking an easy way. Even some had to pave their way from zero.
Their life story will inspire you to never give up and do what you have to do as they did. We have selected five books by self-made billionaires you have been meaning to read.
1. Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way

Losing My Virginity is an autobiography of Richard Branson, a British magnate billionaire who founded the Virgin Groups that controls more than 400 companies. Branson tells how he made his success his way, despite having dropped out of school, he created one of the most influential music labels in history.He also has written several books including Finding My Virginity, which picks up the rest of the story.
2. Business @ the Speed of Thought: Succeeding in the Digital Economy

Who doesn’t know Bill Gates? He co-found Microsoft Corporation and has authored several books including Business @ the Speed of Thought. Although this book was published two decades ago, it is still relevant and becomes a must-read book for those who want to use information flow to gain a competitive edge. This book will encourage you to think about getting the right information to make decisions. Who would know that it is time for you to build an information system that works for your business?
3. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Phil Knight became daring and resourceful when it came to actualizing his vision of selling high-quality athletic shoes, contrasting his shyness and disinterest when being a salesperson. This book will tell you about his memoir in building his business empire. Bill Gates lists this book as one of his favorites. He said that this book is “a reminder of what the path to business success really looks like. It’s a messy, perilous, and chaotic journey, riddled with mistakes, endless struggles, and sacrifice.”
4. How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do it, You Can Do It

Mark Cuban’s life story that he wrote in his book will inspire you to survive even in an unpleasant situation. He shared his experience when he was still selling powdered milk and having to sleep on his friend’s couch, long before he became a billionaire. All the experiences and insights that Cuban wrote really illustrate the sacrifices that must be passed before achieving success.
5. The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose

The first African-American billionaire, Oprah Winfrey reaped her success after various hardships and insistent heartbreaking moments befell her. This book will be very suitable for those of you who feel that you don’t have a purpose in life or feel less happy. Because in this book, Winfrey guides you to find the most important achievements in life during the period of self-attainment to achieve true life.
Reading those books we have recommended you would do you good for your readiness in starting a business. But, there is one more thing for you to be concerned about to have a successful business: the right business tool.
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