When gift-giving becomes a pressure rather than a pleasure, the holidays can become too tedious to enjoy. As the holidays draw near, people will be crowding stores and scouting websites for gift ideas for their loved ones.
Some of the most difficult to choose gifts for are would-be entrepreneurs, what with the overwhelming amount of resources available. Entrepreneur.com helps out by suggesting seven books that can make for ideal gifts to your business-savvy loved ones.
#1 "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield
This book offers no-nonsense advice on how to overcome creative blocks of every kind. It teaches readers how self-discipline can be their most powerful tool for success.
#2 "Ten Poems to Last a Lifetime" by Roger Housden
Housden compiled these from poets from all over the world: U.S., Germany, England, even sixth-century China. This book is a collection of poems that show the strength of the human spirit, especially during times when the chips are down and nothing seems to go right.
#3 "Small Is Beautiful" by E. F. Shumacher
The Times Literary Supplement referred to this as one of the most influential books published since the second World War. Praised by Time Magazine as an "eco-bible," this book takes economics and globalization and presents it to readers in easy-to-understand chunks of knowledge.
#4 "The Wisdom of Insecurity" by Alan W. Watts
In his book, Watts underscores the importance of living in the present - embracing the "now" - in order to live a fulfilling life. This book is also known to help individuals suffering from anxiety disorders and control issues.
#5 "A Perfect Score" by Craig and Kathryn Hall
The authors of this book are a husband-and-wife tandem who broke into the tightly knit world of Napa Valley wine business and made their mark. The Halls share insightful anecdotes about their 20-year experience that aspiring business owners can use for their own journey.
#6 "Unfinished Business" by Anne-Marie Slaughter
Slaughter wrote this book in 2012 after leaving her high-ranking position with the U.S. State Department to have more time with her family. This book gives practical advice on how to manage the tricky balance between work-life balance.
#7 "Raising an Entrepreneur" by Margot Machol Bisnow
Bisnow interviewed over 50 innovators who struck success and discovered similar themes among them. She then compiled her findings into ten rules for raising confident, self-made business owners, all of which are detailed in this handy book.
Meanwhile, in a previous article, Jobs & Hire also lists the top business books for 2015. As books are timeless sources of learnings, these are still very much relevant and can help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve breakthroughs for the upcoming year.
