There’s nothing like a good book for inspiration

As entrepreneurs, we are always interested in learning from other people, watching how they build their successful businesses or rise to the top of their chosen professions. It’s inspirational, informative, and insightful, and let’s face it, we are never too old to learn something new from someone who has greater experience than ourselves. So it was fascinating to read a recent interview with the uber successful entrepreneur, Elon Musk, who talked about the importance of books in his life and on his business building journey.  A lifelong avid reader, he shared the fact that he doesn’t really read best selling business books, instead he prefers autobiographies and biographies, getting feedback from those with lifelong experience. Never having had a formal mentor, Musk also shared that his feedback comes not from business gurus. Instead he gets it from those immediately around him and through feedback in a historical context when reading books by other entrepreneurs and influential figures like himself through history. So if you are looking for a little inspiration, motivation and business insight, pick up a good book! Why not take a look at our Essential Reads, specially selected each week for women entrepreneurs?