Sometimes the hardest part is just starting.  Perhaps the weight of uncertainty and the lure of perfection has kept us rooted in hesitation.  However, every great journey, every monumental achievement, owes its start to that singular act of beginning. It's in the act of taking that first step of courage, pushing aside the fear of the unknown, that we discover our resilience and capacity for growth.  This month, take a listen to one of these books all about starting; starting from scratch, starting over, starting where you are.  Because within the chaos of a new beginning lies the transformative power to shape our destiny.  Happy reading!

The Business Book
DK

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Business-Book-Audiobook/0744021898?qid=1697135200&sr=1-19&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_19&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=1TF6FNFXGSNR32FKTPYV&pageLoadId=4hknjlKhBELeQdAo&ref_plink=not_applicable&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

A perfect primer on the fundamental tenets of the subject, The Business Book sheds light on some of history's most important milestone developments and the key business strategies used by leading thinkers and gurus from Henry Ford to Steve Jobs. Each influential business idea is explained clearly and simply using easy-to-understand explanations, making the world of trade and commerce accessible to everyone from students and those working in business to would-be entrepreneurs. It also features inspirational business ideas and over 100 memorable quotations narrated by James Cameron Stuart.



Listen to Sell
Mike Esterday and Derek Roberts

https://www.audible.com/pd/Listen-to-Sell-Audiobook/B0CKM8PV5F?qid=1697210449&sr=1-3&ref_pageloadid=VZH2qhtXc5WBzsPv&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_3&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=9T1W8BXWM3QFTFMZC5KF&pageLoadId=J4pd6fevurVppVS8&ref_plink=not_applicable&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

You can’t sell without listening to your customers—and yourself. In Listen to Sell, sales coaches Mike Esterday and Derek Roberts draw on their decades of industry experience to reveal the conversations, mindset, and skillset needed to amplify your sales confidence and bring purpose back to your customer relationships.



Start with Why
Simon Sinek

https://www.audible.com/pd/Start-with-Why-Audiobook/B074VDVHZ5?qid=1697136345&sr=1-29&ref_pageloadid=4hknjlKhBELeQdAo&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_2_9&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=N3BMW7NFHD75E1BSVCR7&pageLoadId=tXfBjcuPxl2p86yr&ref_plink=not_applicable&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

Start with Why asks (and answers) the questions: Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over?



Starting a Business 101
Michele Cagan CPA

https://www.audible.com/pd/Starting-a-Business-101-Audiobook/B0CFG7F1ZJ?qid=1697136934&sr=1-16&ref_pageloadid=vreLTHs4HDMGTn7q&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_16&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=A96H7JSWNV6DMYAVYYZH&pageLoadId=s9sALXEwUmP8Kpia&ref_plink=not_applicable&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

Starting a business can be an overwhelming and difficult process. From creating a business plan and budget to hiring employees and paying taxes, there are a myriad of things that need to happen on a relatively quick timeline. In Starting a Business 101, you will learn everything you need to know to start a successful business and handle any obstacle that is thrown your way during the process.



Your Next Five Moves
Patrick Bet-David

https://www.audible.com/pd/Your-Next-Five-Moves-Audiobook/179711333X?qid=1697135208&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=4hknjlKhBELeQdAo&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=2SBR9S8R5XWJH9XZP9XP&pageLoadId=KigiwLyer4ziqSfJ&ref_plink=not_applicable&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

In this book, Patrick Bet-David “helps entrepreneurs understand exactly what they need to do next” (Brian Tracy, author of Eat That Frog!) by translating this skill into a valuable methodology. Whether you feel like you’ve hit a wall, lost your fire, or are looking for innovative strategies to take your business to the next level, Your Next Five Moves has the answers.