Think and Grow Rich:
This is a classic book by Napoleon Hill. This focuses less on money and more on personal growth. He talks about how having goals and the right attitude can affect your success in all aspects of your life.
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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind:
There is a difference between how a rich person thinks and how a poor or even an average person thinks. T. Harv Eker explains some of these differences as well as helps you change your perspective about work and money. It’s a little annoying how much he sells his workshop in the book, but if you can look past it then it’s well worth your while.
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Getting Things Done:
Productivity is a major concern for freelancers. This book will help you set priorities, keep projects in perspective and most of all. . . reduce stress!
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Web Designer’s Success Guide:
This is a free online e-book by Kevin Airgid. This was the first book I ever read about freelancing and it’s a good one. You can download your own free copy at http://book.airgid.com/
How to be a Rockstar Freelancer:
Written by freelancers for freelancers, the good people at freelancewwitch.com cover every concievable angle of freelance in this book. You can download it as an e-book or purchase a hard copy.
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The Artist’s Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines:
From taxes to employment, to legal issues, this book provides a comprehensive overview of all the aspects of running a business. It’s particularly useful because it’s organized into career relevant sections such as web design or computer animation. If you’re about to begin your own business but have no Idea where to start, then start with this book!
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The Tipping Point:
There is a point at which something hits the tipping point and becomes huge. Facebook for example, or Twitter. How does this happen? But more importantly ,why does this happen? This book sheds some light on this interesting phenomenon.