{"id":7712,"date":"2021-05-28T12:07:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T16:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=7712"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:44:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:44:38","slug":"sage-book-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/sage-book-club\/","title":{"rendered":"7 books to help you boss your business"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the Sage Book Club<\/a> series business experts share their top must-read books to help you prep your business, and yourself, for the new year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What business lessons did 2020 teach you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEveryone was faced with challenges this year,\u201d Garrett Wagner shared during our recent Twitter chat<\/a>. \u201cWe learned that adapting and evolving is something that should never be kicked down the road.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rieva Lesonsky agreed, \u201c[2020 taught us] to be better prepared for emergencies and disasters. To always have a back-up plan. To be flexible and creative and be able to pivot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are seven must-read business books our experts recommended to help you better prepare for 2021 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.      Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recommended by L. Gary Boomer, Visionary and Strategist of Boomer Consulting<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiny Habits encourages you to forget daunting goals and to set tiny habits to make real change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.      The Plan as You Go Business Plan by Tim Berry<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recommended by Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book simplifies the business planning process and reveals how to create a business plan that grows with your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.      The New Rules of Marketing and PR by David Meerman Scott<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recommended by Tripp Braden, Growth and Development Strategist, Strategic Performance Partners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c2021 will be all about marketing your business in an authentic and personal way,\u201d explained Tripp. The New Rules of Marketing and PR is \u201cmy favorite book on this topic and will help make 2021 your best year ever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.      Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recommended by Nicole Davis, CPA and Founder, Butler-Davis Tax and Accounting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This classic book provides a prescription for thinking and acting that leads to quantifiable results. \u201cBusiness owners need to amp up the positivity within after this challenging year,\u201d advised Nicole. \u201cThis book focuses on the mind-body connection to achieving outer success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.      The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recommended by Lyndon Johnson, Founder of Think Different[ly]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book draws on the philosophy of the Stoics to guide you in every situation, showing that obstacles can create new and better paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.      My Friend Fear: Finding Magic in the Unknown by Meera Lee Patel<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recommended by Laurie McCabe, Co-Founder of SMB Group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is fear simply opportunity in disguise?  \u201cMany business books are kind of dry, but this one is a good read \u2013 and helps you channel fear into opportunity,\u201d Laurie shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.      The Innovator\u2019s DNA by Jeff Dyer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recommended by Garrett Wagner, Host of the Entrepreneurial CPA Show<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis book is all about the characteristics, traits, and skills of truly disruptive innovators who transform a job or entire industry,\u201d explained Garrett. \u201cIn order to progress in 2021, we have to be ready to take drastic steps to change our mindset, mentality, and approach to how we do business. This book is the perfect way to start your new year off with a fresh mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a book recommendation? Share it with us in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sage Advice offers actionable wisdom and insights to help you start, grow, and lead your business. Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a> to get the latest articles delivered right to your inbox.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in January 2021. <\/small><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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