8 Best Success Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 8 best success books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Success books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best success books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
8 Best Success Books
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The 4-Hour Workweek
Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Also recommended by:
Eric Weinstein, Tristan Harris, Charles Poliquin, Walter Isaacson, Daniel Pink, Blake Mycoskie, David Heinemeier Hansson, Marc Andreessen, Jason Silva, Mike Shinoda, Mark Bell, Maurice Ashley, Tim Draper, Derek Sivers, Rolf Potts, A.J. Jacobs, Caterina Fake, Ev Williams, Gary Keller, Laura R Walker, Marc Goodman, Mike Maples, Jr., Lewis Howes, Jodie Cook, Brian Dean, Michael Hyatt
How To Win Friends and Influence People
The Lean Startup
How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
Also recommended by:
Andrew Ng, Ben Horowitz, Dustin Moskovitz, Jason Calacanis, Kevin Systrom, Marc Andreessen, Mark Cuban, Mike Maples, Jr., Tim O’Reilly, Chris Dixon, Raoul Pal, Sheryl Sandberg, Steve Blank, Marty Cagan, Patrick Bet-David
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Also recommended by:
Dave Ramsey, Daniel Pink, Ken Block, Dustin Moskovitz, Noah Kagan, Kishore Biyani, Michael McCullough, Shay Carl, Jenn Im, Jim Kwik, Michael Hyatt, Ben Greenfield
The Magic of Thinking Big
Also recommended by:
Tim Ferriss, Mr. Money Mustache, Dave Camarillo, Steve Harvey, Jodie Cook, Ali Abdaal, Jim Kwik, Michael Hyatt, Patrick Bet-David
Grit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Also recommended by:
Josh Waitzkin, Tim Ferriss, Keith Rabois, Tobi Lütke, Tom Bilyeu, Jodie Cook, Ali Abdaal
Think and Grow Rich
Also recommended by:
Neville Medhora, Shay Carl, Daymond John, Anthony Pompliano, Tom Bilyeu, Jen Sincero, Patrick Bet-David
The Success Principles
How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Sources
- 1
Secrets to Home Business Success
thebalancesmb.com
- 2
10 Best Success Books You Need to Read to Be Great at Business - Lifehack
lifehack.org
- 3
Christina desmarais22 books anyone who wants to succeed should read.html
inc.com
- 4
All Leaders Are Readers: Six Must-Read Books To Inspire Success
forbesbooks.com
- 5
20 Best Success Books Everyone Should Read (Updated 2022)
stunningmotivation.com
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Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.
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