As an entrepreneur, you hit emotional obstacles daily, including butting up against self-doubt, rejection, perfectionism, and even loneliness. The truth is, these obstacles can be powerful opportunities for reflection and self-growth to help you become a better founder and leader. Cultivating happiness, therefore, is not only crucial for your mental health, but also essential to being a successful entrepreneur.
Take some downtime and pick up one of the following books for some practical, actionable guidance on enhancing your happiness, productivity, and success.
4. 1. The Happiness Project
by Gretchen Rubin
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5. 2. Choose Yourself
by James Altucher
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6. 3. The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brene Brown
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7. 4. Never Eat Alone
by Keith Ferrazzi
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8. 5. The Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg
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10. 6. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
by Richard Carlson
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12. 8. The Power of Full Engagement
by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
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13. 9. Give and Take
by Adam Grant
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14. 10. Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman
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