Books for Success

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Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky and Rich – Richard St. John

This book is for anyone who wants to know from the mouth of some of the most successful people in the world what it took to get there. Richard St. John took his 10 years of research, 500 personal interviews and thousands of quotes and put them together in this book. From Warren Buffett to Thomas Edison, practically every person who has gone on to be what they consider successful is in this book giving you the inside scoop. I highly recommend this book and hope it helps get your brain moving.

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Presentation Zen

The days of power point presentations are still lingering around us day by day. People still use the power point slides ineffectively and as a result put their audiences to sleep on a regular. This book will show you exactly how you make presentations that not only “pop” but also keep your audience awake. This book isn’t like any other presentation book that you will pick up and just tell you what to do – This book shows you. Its a must have for anyone who will ever have to make a power point.

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Books for Marketers

Six Pixels of Seperation

The Author of this book, Mitch Joel has been dubbed the nick name “Rockstar of Digital Marketing.” This book is awesome for several reasons and the fact that Mitch Joel is a Canadian is only one of them. This book is more of an introduction to online marketing than anything and if you are trying out this web thing for the first time this book is for you. This book shows you different ways the internet is changing business and ultimately gets your creative juices flowing with inspiration and ideas.

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Ogilvy on Advertising

If you are looking to get into the advertising world then this is the book you need to read. I mean, you can take all the education you gained while going to university and still be able to compare that knowledge to what you find in this book. Not only are the ideas throughout this book exhilarating. The style of writing in is as engaging as an actual Ogilvy advertisement. I highly recommend that you learn the ins and outs from the Original Adman if you want to become a modern Adman.

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Books for Personal Development

Trust Agents

Trust Agents by Chris Brogan, is probably the best book on the market about creating solid connections using social networking sites. This book isn’t going to tell you how to tweet or how to poke people. It’s going to show you how to use your time wisely and develop a solid community using social media tools. The focus in this book is building trust, something that can be applied online and offline. Must read for anyone who is breathing.

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The Game

Now before you jump down my throat and ask me why in the world this book is one of my recommended readings hear me out. When it comes down to confidence – This book will help you get some. When it comes down to communicating with people effectively – This book will help you do it. This book may be about picking up women in a bar….Yes, I know that. But if you read between the lines its also about networking, connecting and ultimately selling your brand.

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