Business Traveler | Five Business Books To Read While Traveling for Business

When you’re off traveling for business and have down time, opt to keep your laptop closed. Instead, recharge with a business book that will not only keep you motivated but provides practical advice to apply towards your career or your business. Below are our top picks for five business books to read while traveling for business.

“Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Stick While Others Die” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

What makes an idea “stick?” The authors of this book set out to answer this question by exploring the anatomy of ideas and applying “stickiness” theories. The book will help you learn how to empower your own ideas and influence others, a necessary skill in today’s business world.

“Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear

Whether you’re setting out to implement new habits, or break old ones, Clear guides you by providing a systemic way to form habits and overcome a lack of motivation. Get ready to start your days with new strategies and systems to help you reach your goals.

“Outliers: The Story of Success” by Malcolm Gladwell

Compiling several success stories and analyzing the key to success is what makes Gladwell’s collection of tales in Outliers so compelling. Discover the world of “outliers” – or the super successful, and apply the secrets towards your own success.

“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown

If you’ve ever felt too busy or stretched beyond capacity, “Essentialism” is a necessary read to get back on track. By decluttering your life of the noise, you will be able to free yourself to focus and be more productive. Reclaim your time and energy, starting with reading this book.

“The 4-Hour Workweek” by Timothy Ferriss

If you’re looking for the tools and tricks to break out of the 9-5 and start living more while doing less, this book is for you. Ferriss provides a blueprint of what you need to do to break out of the mold, embrace travel, and still bring in a lucrative income.

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