ADG's Super Summer Reading List

Since summer is in full swing, you probably have plenty of free time. In between watching tv, spending time with friends, and being on the internet, why not spend some time reading a good book. The list of books below focus on entrepreneurship and leadership. They will give you insight into subjects like starting your own business and how to be a good leader. Not only will this reading list increase your knowledge, but reading the books below could possibly put a little money into your quickly draining bank account.

The Coolest Startups in America by Doreen Bloch

This book is a compilation of the best upstarts. The book is about innovative thinking and awesome startups that will be tomorrow’s household names.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens

This book inspires with tales of teenagers achieving great success. It is filled with personal stories from many well-known young professional athletes, business entrepreneurs, motivational speakers, actors, writers, and filmmakers. These extraordinary teens share their troubles and triumphs, as well as what they do to continue to achieve.

Founders At Work by Jessica Livingston

Founders at Work, is a collection of interviews with founders of famous technology companies. The book is a compilation of what happened in the very earliest days of these companies. It details triumphs and struggles encountered by the founders of Apple, Flickr, Lotus, PayPal, and Hotmail.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers by Steve Covey

This books gives you a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now, to where you want to be in the future. Your goals, your dreams, your plans…They are all within reach. You just need the tools to help you get there. The book is a handbook of self-esteem and success principles that helps teens apply to the tough issues and life-changing decisions that they face today.

Awaken the Giant Within By Anthony Robbins

This book shows the most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life. Anthony Robbins provides a step-by-step program teaching the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life, and harness the forces that shape your destiny.