Best autobiographies of business leaders
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13 Best Business Biographies That Will Show You the Struggles of World’s Biggest Entrepreneurs
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Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others – it’s what Otto von Bismarck used to say. And what other better way to do that than by reading the biographies of those you admire?
Some of the most popular entrepreneurs admitted that they attribute their success to reading memoirs of the people they admire. Here’s a list of the best business biographies recommended by them (is there something missing, any book that we absolutely-definitely-must add to this list? let us know!). There’s also one entrepreneur biography – or more – sprinkled in there, as well, so have a blast!
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Top 10 Business Autobiographies
Top 10 Business Autobiographies
Here are ten highly regarded business autobiographies that offer valuable insights into the lives and experiences of successful business leaders:
1. “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight: The memoir of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, who shares the story of building Nike from a startup to a global athletic brand.
2. “Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future” by Ashlee Vance: This biography provides an in-depth look at the life and achievements of entrepreneur Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
3. “The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon” by Brad Stone: This book explores the rise of Amazon and the visionär leadership of its founder, Jeff Bezos.
4. “Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way” by Richard Branson: Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, shares his entrepreneurial
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12 Inspiring Memoirs for Business Leaders
Starting the business from the ground up can be a stressful, lonely, and all-consuming experience. Sometimes it’s nice to speak to someone who is going through the same process or pain points as you, but when it comes to starting a company, that isn’t always possible.
Instead of waiting for the next conference or community event in your area, take a break from your busy schedule and read the advice from successful entrepreneurs. The following memoirs and biographies feature leaders who’ve mastered fields of retail, fashion, real estate, and more.
What Makes a Great Memoir?
Are you already a successful entrepreneur who’s just looking for reading material?
Several entrepreneurs want to hear from your trials and tribulations, especially if you’re in a specific or often unexplored niche. Writing a memoir based on your own experience requires a good overarching story, which may be difficult to do without previous experience.