The success of people who have left their mark on the history of humanity has always attracted the attention of those who love to read and want a glimpse into the personal lives of world-famous personalities. What is their secret? How did they manage to reach such heights? Each person has their dreams and path, and often, to achieve certain goals, we do not have enough motivation that can be gleaned from the biographies of great people. They all went through ups and downs and learned life lessons that they willingly share with everyone who reads books about their life. Some of the more interesting ones are on this list, so take note.
My Life and Work. Henry Ford
First of all, this book introduces you to a fascinating story about the life and achievements of Henry Ford. The story is narrated by the entrepreneur himself and is one of the few sources of his personal history, as Ford gave almost no interviews during his lifetime. More than one generation of businessmen and managers grew up on this book; after all, Henry Ford, the “father” of the U.S. automobile industry, founder of the Ford Motor Company, and inventor, was able to start a real revolution in American industry. He is also famous for being the first to introduce car production by means of an industrial conveyor belt. The assembly line had been used in production before, but Ford began using it to produce automobiles. Readers can learn some biographical facts about the entrepreneur’s life, his philosophy, management and production organization methods, and employee motivation, as well as be inspired and learn a lot.
Elon Musk. Tesla, SpaceX, And The Quest For A Fantastic Future, by Ashley Vance
We are fortunate to live at the same time as such an outstanding and talented engineer and programmer who is confidently changing the world. This book is based on exclusive interviews with Musk, his family and friends, which tell the story of the entrepreneur’s life step by step from his childhood in South Africa to his current activities as head of such projects as SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity.
The book is sure to appeal to readers inspired by the spirit of leadership, new technologies, and quality biographical literature. It will serve as a good motivator to create new plans and quality changes in your life. Victories and defeats, ups and downs, difficulties and discoveries – the experience of this unique man shows how ambition and hard work bring results and allow to realize ideas of planetary and interplanetary scale.
‘Steve Jobs’ by Walter Isaacson
Steve Jobs is undoubtedly one of the key figures of the 21st century, the entrepreneur who changed the digital world forever. This book is based on 40 interviews with Steve Jobs conducted by his biographer Walter Isaacson and memoirs by his relatives and competitors. Realizing that his progressive illness left him no chance for long life, he focused on the development of the world-famous Apple company and invited Isaacson himself to write a biography about him, sharing many facts from his personal life, hitherto unknown to anyone. Like many people on this list, Jobs was very demanding of others and himself, which allowed him to bring the Apple product to perfection. It took the author about three years to write the book, which turned out to be very informative and motivating.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The autobiography of the former first lady of the United States has become a bestseller and one of the most anticipated and popular books of 2018. Her husband became America’s first African-American president, and from the beginning, he was accompanied by a loving and strong woman. Once settled in the White House, she became involved in protecting American women, promoting healthy and active lifestyles, devoting much time to raising her two daughters, and supporting her husband. She went through many hardships and triumphs, but she did not lose her optimism and smile on her face. It’s safe to say that Michelle Obama really does have something to share with the world, and she did so in a very intriguing way in her book.
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Bookstores are full of biographical books of famous politicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, etc. Each person is individual, and their experience is unique. Therefore, it will be useful for readers to get acquainted with little-known facts from the lives of people who have achieved great success and made great discoveries to expand their own horizons and increase personal motivation.
