In the space of 20 years, he founded one of the most powerful tech giants. Often criticized, Jeff Bezos is also admired for his different choices and his know-how in entrepreneurial matters. The Blinkist application has put together a list of five books which inspired the billionaire in his decisions and which could perhaps give you some ideas.
Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Both leaders lay out in very simple language the lessons of their experiences launching a technology company. Jeff Bezos praised these two authors for their approach which he describes as “successful as well as counterintuitive”. This work is available in French, which ensures real reading comfort.
Built to Last by Jim Collins
Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras conducted a long-term study to compare 18 sustainable companies to their rivals. The idea is to see what distinguishes these successes and ensures the solidity of a society over time. They offer many specific examples that can very clearly give ideas to people who are getting started.
Sam Walton: Made in America by John Huey and Sam Walton
If you don’t know Sam Walton, know that he is a legendary entrepreneur in the United States. The latter succeeded in transforming a small neighborhood store into Walmart, a global retail giant. It is therefore hardly surprising that Jeff Bezos was interested in the methods and strategies implemented by this boss.
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
According to the summary offered by the site Belles Lettres : “This book reveals everything about Black Swans, these random, highly improbable events that punctuate our lives: they have an enormous impact, are almost impossible to predict, and yet, in hindsight, we always try to find a rational explanation for them. » It is hardly surprising that a man as concerned about the future as the founder of Amazon loved this book.
From Performance to Excellence by Jim Collins
When his company was struggling in 2001, Jeff Bezos read this book. The latter is full of strategies aimed at helping leaders build a sustainable society. It seems to have worked very well for the Tech giant which continues to prosper.
If you liked this article, you can consult our previous article which lists three tips given by Jeff Bezos to entrepreneurs for success.
