Our Editor recommends: 3 business books that have had an impact on HLN

Atomic Habits by James Clear

This was the first book I read when I made the transition from working as part of a large organisation to being self-employed and working at my kitchen table. I haven’t been alone this year, as the rest of the nation was also unexpectedly thrown into creating makeshift office spaces in our homes. So I’m sure many of you will resonate when I talk about the temptation to put a wash on, treat yourself to a sneaky lunchtime Loose Women session (whilst working of course) and popping to do the food shop in the middle of the day ‘while it’s quiet’.

Atomic Habits really helped me to understand the psychology behind the formation of habits, meaning I could structure my day around a few simple habits that made me significantly more productive.

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Get a Grip: Gino Wickman

Gino Wickman is the author of three business books that I’ve found really useful – Get a Grip, Traction and Rocket Fuel.

Get a grip follows the fable of an entrepreneurial couple who after years of profitable and predictable growth, found themselves in a rut. They weren’t making any progress and felt they were working harder than ever but with less impact.

The book illustrates how the couple resolved their business issues by implementing the operating system that Gino Wickman has created.

Whilst HLN is nowhere near the size and scale of these businesses, it was a useful read and one which I think has helped me to create the right foundations for future growth.

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