{"id":4040257,"date":"2021-10-23T08:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T02:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4040257"},"modified":"2023-09-22T01:05:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:35:09","slug":"books-for-bloggers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/books-for-bloggers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Must-Read Books For Bloggers (That Aren&#8217;t About Blogging)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><em>Anything.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what you can accomplish in an age of free-flowing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally invest a few hours per day reading various blogs, news pieces, and message boards to learn new stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But on some occasions, I shut my laptop\u2019s lid down, pick up a book, and digest knowledge the old-school way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I decided to list down the top books that every aspiring blogger and entrepreneur should read.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4040257_da4157-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4040257_da4157-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4040257_da4157-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4040257_da4157-d6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4040257_da4157-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4040257_da4157-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4040257_da4157-d6 alignnone mb-featured-ans wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4040257_cae9dd-b6 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Books For Bloggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expert Secrets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DotCom Secrets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epic Content Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with Why<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ca$hvertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting Things Done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 4-Hour Work Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The One Thing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Just a quick word\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know \u2014 my blog is about <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"blogging (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"3612\">blogging<\/a>, but most of the books I\u2019ll mention below aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, blogging books rarely add anything new to the table. If you really want the skill set of a seasoned blogger, I advise you to check out online courses or eBooks that can provide you with up-to-date information for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Besides, here\u2019s what I believe:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you understand a book well enough, then you can apply its lessons to anything you do. It doesn\u2019t have to spoon-feed the exact steps you need to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the books on this list may not contain strategies that are directly related to blogging. However, <em>they will equip you with the wisdom and technical know-how so you can formulate strategies yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all that out of the way, let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"books\">10 Books That You Must Read As A Blogger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expert-secrets\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/expertsecrets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3613\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"ExpertSecrets\">Expert Secrets<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know the full title of this book?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Creating a Mass Movement of People Who Will Pay for Your Advice.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/expert-secrets-book.png\" alt=\"expert secrets book\" class=\"wp-image-4040436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/expert-secrets-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/expert-secrets-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/expert-secrets-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lengthy, I know. But it also sums up what bloggers like me want to accomplish in the online world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/expertsecrets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3614\" data-lasso-name=\"ExpertSecrets\" target=\"_blank\">Expert Secrets<\/a> is written by serial entrepreneur, ClickFunnels co-founder, and online marketing thought leader Russell Brunson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book delves into the nitty-gritty of building your own personal brand and identity. It covers fundamentals such as<strong> brand storytelling<\/strong>, <strong>buyer psychology<\/strong>, and <strong>sales<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also find an in-depth guide on how to leverage a <em>webinar series<\/em> for <strong>lead generation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would recommend Expert Secrets for bloggers who envision themselves as future thought leaders in their respective niches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/expertsecrets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3615\" data-lasso-name=\"ExpertSecrets\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>grab a free copy of Expert Secrets from their official website.<\/strong><\/a> You just need to pay for shipping and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dotcom-secrets\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/dotcomsecrets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3616\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"DotCom Secrets\">DotCom Secrets<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/dotcomsecrets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3617\" data-lasso-name=\"DotCom Secrets\" target=\"_blank\">DotCom Secrets<\/a> is yet another Russell Brunson book aimed towards budding online businesses, which you can get for free plus shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DotCom-Secrets-book.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4040438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DotCom-Secrets-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DotCom-Secrets-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DotCom-Secrets-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s<em> \u201c<strong>The Underground Playbook for Growing Your Company Online,<\/strong>\u201d<\/em> but it still has loads of value even for small-time bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea of what to expect, here\u2019s a screenshot of the book\u2019s back cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-2-1024x451.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4040260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-2-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-2-768x338.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>DotCom Secrets is a collection of strategies that can help online startups scale their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, there may be bloggers out there who do it purely for the joy of writing. But for the rest of us who care about monetization, <em>we need to view our blogs as businesses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lessons range from building conversion-optimized <strong>sales funnels<\/strong> to developing successful <strong>email marketing campaigns<\/strong>. All of which are skills you need to master if you want your blog to thrive and be self-sustaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/dotcomsecrets\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3618\" data-lasso-name=\"DotCom Secrets\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get your free copy of DotCom Secrets Book from here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"epic-content-marketing\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Epic-Content-Marketing-Different-Customers\/dp\/0071819894?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;s=books&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=b7bb5a5f72bf0fe62fe77ed1b5a6d969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3619\" data-lasso-name=\"Epic Content Marketing: How to Tell a Different Story, Break through the Clutter, and Win More Customers by Marketing Less\">Epic Content Marketing<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase \u201c<strong>less is more<\/strong>\u201d can be applied to numerous aspects of blogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing shorter articles with more meat, for instance, is better than writing thousands of words full of fluff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to online marketing, piecing together too many marketing components can hamper growth rather than accelerate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Epic-Content-Marketing-Different-Customers\/dp\/0071819894?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;s=books&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=b7bb5a5f72bf0fe62fe77ed1b5a6d969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3620\" data-lasso-name=\"Epic Content Marketing: How to Tell a Different Story, Break through the Clutter, and Win More Customers by Marketing Less\">Epic Content Marketing<\/a> takes us back to the basics that are guaranteed to get results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/epic-content-marketing-book.png\" alt=\"epic content marketing book\" class=\"wp-image-4040434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/epic-content-marketing-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/epic-content-marketing-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/epic-content-marketing-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Epic Content Marketing is written by JoePulizzi \u2014 one of the pioneers of modern content marketing in its infancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book walks you through the process of constructing a content marketing strategy that pulls in customers like a magnet. This involves crafting a <strong>marketing mission statement<\/strong>, developing a <strong>content creation and curation<\/strong> strategy, and <strong>distributing content through social media.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Epic-Content-Marketing-Different-Customers\/dp\/0071819894?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;s=books&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=b7bb5a5f72bf0fe62fe77ed1b5a6d969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3621\" data-lasso-name=\"Epic Content Marketing: How to Tell a Different Story, Break through the Clutter, and Win More Customers by Marketing Less\"><strong>Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start-with-why\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone\/dp\/1591846447?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=ceb1f9b101d847b72b90dca512a55c64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3622\" data-lasso-name=\"Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action\">Start with Why<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wonder <em>why <\/em>some blogs are more profitable than others, this book will show you the answer and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone\/dp\/1591846447?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=ceb1f9b101d847b72b90dca512a55c64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3623\" data-lasso-name=\"Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action\">Start with Why<\/a> is written by Simon Sinek, who popularized the concept in his TED Talk appearance in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/start-with-why-book.png\" alt=\"start with why book\" class=\"wp-image-4040439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/start-with-why-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/start-with-why-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/start-with-why-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It breaks down how the most influential people think and act when faced with leadership decisions. It also enumerates pointers on how they <em>communicate<\/em> with their target audience<em> online <\/em>and<em> offline<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main premise behind Start with Why is that customers don\u2019t really care about <em>what<\/em> you offer. Rather, they\u2019re more interested in<em> why<\/em> you chose your path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the \u201cwhys\u201d in your career will then lead to <strong>brand-building <\/strong>and<strong> marketing opportunities <\/strong>that could propel your blog forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone\/dp\/1591846447?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=ceb1f9b101d847b72b90dca512a55c64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3624\" data-lasso-name=\"Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action\">Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cashvertising\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CA-HVERTISING-Ad-Agency-Psychology-Anything\/dp\/1601630328?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=fede8d276c7b8196aa403f5f9aa76c97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3625\" data-lasso-name=\"Cashvertising: How to Use More Than 100 Secrets of Ad-Agency Psychology to Make BIG MONEY Selling Anything to Anyone\">Ca$hvertising<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s step away from content marketing for a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CA-HVERTISING-Ad-Agency-Psychology-Anything\/dp\/1601630328?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=fede8d276c7b8196aa403f5f9aa76c97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3626\" data-lasso-name=\"Cashvertising: How to Use More Than 100 Secrets of Ad-Agency Psychology to Make BIG MONEY Selling Anything to Anyone\">Ca$hvertising<\/a> by Drew Eric Whitman \u2014 also known as the \u201c<strong>Direct-Response Surgeon.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cashvertising-book.png\" alt=\"cashvertising book\" class=\"wp-image-4040440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cashvertising-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cashvertising-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cashvertising-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It divulges over 100 consumer psychology hacks that ad agencies use to supercharge their conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ca$hvertising is a must-read for bloggers who are thinking about<em> paid advertising<\/em> as their next avenue for growth. It discusses every single facet of managing and running ad campaigns \u2014 from<strong> designing landing pages<\/strong> to <strong>writing compelling <\/strong>copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CA-HVERTISING-Ad-Agency-Psychology-Anything\/dp\/1601630328?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=fede8d276c7b8196aa403f5f9aa76c97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3627\" data-lasso-name=\"Cashvertising: How to Use More Than 100 Secrets of Ad-Agency Psychology to Make BIG MONEY Selling Anything to Anyone\">Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-things-done\"><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity\/dp\/0142000280?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=f038732b8fffbd29f83d8d234b21ff8d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3628\" data-lasso-name=\"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity\">Getting Things Done<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a cold hard fact: <em><strong>knowledge is nothing without action<\/strong><\/em><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, lots of bloggers struggle to have the energy, motivation, and time management to be productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity\/dp\/0142000280?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=f038732b8fffbd29f83d8d234b21ff8d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3629\" data-lasso-name=\"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity\">Getting Things Done <\/a>by David Allen can help you overcome these hurdles and shift your blogging game into high gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/getting-things-done-book.png\" alt=\"getting things done book\" class=\"wp-image-4040441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/getting-things-done-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/getting-things-done-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/getting-things-done-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The book describes a complete, repeatable system that will help you<strong> accomplish more while utilizing fewer resources<\/strong>. As a blogger, this can be applied to projects like redesigning your site, developing infomercial products, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity\/dp\/0142000280?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=f038732b8fffbd29f83d8d234b21ff8d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3630\" data-lasso-name=\"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity\">Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-4-hour-work-week\"><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere\/dp\/0307465357?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=3ae8b4861a42c02ce1fe88465fdc5095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3631\" data-lasso-name=\"The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich\">The 4-Hour Work Week<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To have all the time in the world while your blog passively makes money for you \u2014<em> that\u2019s the dream.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s also the philosophy behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere\/dp\/0307465357?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=3ae8b4861a42c02ce1fe88465fdc5095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3632\" data-lasso-name=\"The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich\">The 4-Hour Work Week<\/a> by author, entrepreneur, and investor Timothy Ferriss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-4-Hour-Work-Week-book.png\" alt=\"The 4 Hour Work Week book\" class=\"wp-image-4040442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-4-Hour-Work-Week-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-4-Hour-Work-Week-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-4-Hour-Work-Week-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The book pushes you to escape the \u201c9-5\u201d and be completely in charge of your time and finances. It includes<strong> case studies<\/strong>, <strong>tools<\/strong>, and<strong> templates<\/strong> that inch you closer to financial freedom \u2014 one handy tip at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time management is, obviously, a key focal point of this book. That\u2019s why it touches topics like <strong>outsourcing <\/strong>virtual assistants, <strong>pre-planning <\/strong>your list of priorities, and<strong> integrating automation <\/strong>into daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere\/dp\/0307465357?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=3ae8b4861a42c02ce1fe88465fdc5095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3633\" data-lasso-name=\"The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich\">Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rework\"><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rework-Jason-Fried\/dp\/0307463745?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=e031c90597801e7f16db66f27abdf745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3634\" data-lasso-name=\"Rework\">Rework<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, all you need is to stop thinking and take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry about the potential outcomes, preparations, and all the fine details in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of letting uncertainties hold you back, just focus on getting started and figure things out along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rework-Jason-Fried\/dp\/0307463745?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=e031c90597801e7f16db66f27abdf745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3635\" data-lasso-name=\"Rework\">Rework<\/a> by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson can be your guide through simple lessons you can practice every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rework-book.png\" alt=\"rework book\" class=\"wp-image-4040443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rework-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rework-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rework-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimizing interruptions<\/strong> while you work, for example, is as clear-cut as you can get. It is a straightforward life hack that will help you gather momentum and speed up the fulfillment of your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the rest of the book, chapters pertain to individual aspects of business management. These encompass how to <strong>handle competitors<\/strong>, <strong>build your workforce, develop a company culture<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rework-Jason-Fried\/dp\/0307463745?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=e031c90597801e7f16db66f27abdf745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3636\" data-lasso-name=\"Rework\">Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"permission marketing\"><strong>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Permission-Marketing-Turning-Strangers-Customers\/dp\/0684856360?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=f0973bad5d4483852db302598ebd9033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3637\" data-lasso-name=\"Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers (A Gift for Marketers)\">Permission Marketing<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before anything else, you should know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Permission-Marketing-Turning-Strangers-Customers\/dp\/0684856360?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=f0973bad5d4483852db302598ebd9033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3638\" data-lasso-name=\"Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers (A Gift for Marketers)\">Permission Marketing<\/a> is perhaps the oldest book on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Permission-Marketing-book.png\" alt=\"Permission Marketing-book\" class=\"wp-image-4040444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Permission-Marketing-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Permission-Marketing-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Permission-Marketing-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was originally published way back on May 6, 1999, and written by Seth Godin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question is, why invest in a book that\u2019s 20 years old? Isn\u2019t the information inside already outdated by now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although most strategies you\u2019ll learn from Permission Marketing are no longer actionable, all the marketing principles are still relevant. The book can teach you how to<strong> win your audience\u2019s trust<\/strong>, understand<strong> consumer behavior<\/strong>, and build <strong>brand loyalty.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here\u2019s one more reason why I still recommend Permission Marketing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some of you may consider its age as a flaw, I see it as a reassurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, Seth Godin wrote and sold the book because he <em>really knew his stuff.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, there are thousands of books on Amazon made by so-called authors who only \u201cborrowed\u201d their ideas. They are merely marketers who outsourced their book\u2019s content and utilized the finished product as a brand-building tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but if I\u2019m going to learn from someone, I\u2019ll avoid the followers. I\u2019ll head straight to the thinkers and bank on their words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Permission-Marketing-Turning-Strangers-Customers\/dp\/0684856360?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=f0973bad5d4483852db302598ebd9033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3639\" data-lasso-name=\"Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers (A Gift for Marketers)\">Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-one-thing\"><strong>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1885167776?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=ce307cafbb2d113f7b2fadc60e4d3d6a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3640\" data-lasso-name=\"The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results\">The One Thing<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever felt unfocused, inefficient, or unproductive, it\u2019s most likely because you juggle multiple things at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself this, how often do you listen to music, read emails, or open social media while you work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Probably more than you\u2019re willing to admit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the epidemic that Gary Keller wanted to cure in his book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1885167776?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=ce307cafbb2d113f7b2fadc60e4d3d6a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3641\" data-lasso-name=\"The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results\">The One Thing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-One-Thing-book.png\" alt=\"The One Thing book\" class=\"wp-image-4040445\" style=\"width:902px;height:601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-One-Thing-book.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-One-Thing-book-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-One-Thing-book-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s built on the idea that to <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/productivity-tips-for-bloggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"supercharge your productivity (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"3642\">supercharge your productivity<\/a>, you should concentrate on one task at a time<em>.<\/em> And based on my accomplishments with the <a rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Master Blogging (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"3643\">Master Blogging<\/a> brand, <em>it absolutely works.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The One Thing also talks about concepts that will change the way you work forever, like <strong>multitasking<\/strong>, <strong>self-discipline<\/strong>, and<strong> prioritization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1885167776?tag=masterblogging-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=ce307cafbb2d113f7b2fadc60e4d3d6a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3644\" data-lasso-name=\"The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results\">Here is the link to order this book from Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By finishing this post, you\u2019ve proven that you have what it takes to be a successful blogger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m genuinely interested in where your blogging path will lead. After all, successful bloggers are lifelong learners \u2014 they\u2019re always hungry for growth through knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave a comment below and share your latest experiences and accomplishments in the blogging space. Also, let me know if I missed your favorite, life-changing book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I\u2019m always looking for new titles in my \u201c<strong>to-read<\/strong>\u201d list.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anything. That\u2019s what you can accomplish in an age of free-flowing information. I personally invest a few hours per day reading various blogs, news pieces, and message boards to learn new stuff. 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