The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Success by Achieving More with Less – If you have reached the place in your life where you have realized you need to change something, start here.  This is the place to start to revolutionize your thinking from conventional rat-race thinking to true entrepreneurial thinking.

The Magic of Thinking Big – No matter who you are, where you live, or what you want from life, this book will give you tools to own and control your own destiny and put your mind onto the “Success” channel.  The language is a little dated – the book was originally published in 1959 after all – but the principles are timeless.  If you only read one book, this is the one to read.  Change your mind, and start thinking Big!

The Dip – This book is actually an incredibly valuable little book.  It will teach you when and how to quit.  Yep, you read right, it’s all about quitting.  It’s a perfect companion to “The 80/20 Principle” and has some powerful concepts that everyone should internalize.

I Can Make You Rich – Despite its name, this book is for real.  Paul McKenna is a genius and should not be underestimated.  Reading this book will result in you having more motivation, more clarity, more energy and more enthusiasm for changing your life, that you will want to keep this book by your bed and read parts of it every morning.  The hypnosis CD is a really cool bonus feature that is better than an energy drink, and the effects last longer.

4 Hour Work Week - Timothy Ferris is probably certifiably nuts!  What normal human being could speak six languages, become a world-record holder in tango, a national champion on Chinese kickboxing, an actor on a hit television series in Hong Kong and run a multinational firm wirelessly from anywhere in the world, all before age 30?  But he's also very smart, leads a very rich life, and he has the formula for becoming one of the “new rich”.  He also packs a lot of incredibly valuable information and resources that can help you create a career or business that works for itself while you live your dreams.

The Monk and the Riddle: The Art of Creating a Life While Making a Living - This book is truly a "must read" for anyone who is thinking about starting up a business.  It doesn't matter if you are in Silicon Valley or the Colorado River Valley, the marriage of sincere passion and hard business sense seems to be the key to having a really fulfilling career and life.

Simpleology – We're not sure if this is a clever marketing gimmick or if this book is for real.  There are thought provoking concepts that can give you an edge, and a follow on website that is just a little bit heavy on the marketing side to make me comfortable.  However, it’s motivational and, ironically, can help you be less susceptible to the marketing that you are bombarded with on a daily basis.