Here is a list of my favorite inspirational books. I sorted them into different categories. So read the ones that are interesting to you in your current situation.
Inspirational Books for Life
What is important in life? What should I do with my life?
1. The Big Five for Life, John Strelecky
Highly recommendable book about what is really important in life. It is not written in the form of a guide but as an interesting story.
2. Drive
Why do we do what we do?
Inspirational Books for Engineers
1. The Effective Engineer
A great book on how to work efficiently. Every engineer should read this.
Inspirational Books for Startups/Entrepreneurs
1. Running Lean, Ash Maurya
Ash Maurya’s book “Running Lean” is the pragmatic and more applicable version of Eric Ries’ “The Lean Startup”.
2. Value Proposition Design, How to Create Products and Services Customers Want, Strategyzer
This is also a very great book for entrepreneurs, because it is A very pragmatic and B very good illustrated.
Inspirational Books for Presentations & Marketing
1. Storytelling (German)
This is a great book about how you should communicate your message professionally. Whether it is for a presentation or for your company’s identity, this book has great insights for you.
