3 Good Books in 8-mins

[@samovenstv]

Check out the 3 book suggestions and let me know what you think here in the comments?

[@bradlyolson]

Thanks a lot, Sam. I will pick up one of these after I am done with Principles!

[@KlaasVictor]

Thank you Sam! Books are great but I prefer your consulting accelerator course, this contains all the books that you read in the past, compressed and distilled in 1 course. I really admire your skill to find and extract knowledge from different sources, and then translate everything into a clear vision.

[@billykahl1]

Sam, this is a great video! Quick, authentic, valuable. Keep up the good work!

[@stachowi]

I was literally just listening to essentialism right before I saw this... amazing book couldn’t agree more with your list

[@drs7142]

If you can do a list Top 10 books, could be good, thanks for the content ()Even on the site a top list on every aspects of business like marketing etc.. Could bring some new peoples, if needed

[@geovaneper]

I'm a simple man. I see a notification of Sam Ovens, i click it.

[@bastianrivero]

Geovane Pereira wow dude! Youre the king of simplicity 😂

[@TerraThink]

I read essentialism and it impacted me greatly. I had always been the sort of person that wants to do so many different things that he doesn't really get anywhere because he's too distracted and spread out to make meaningful progress. I still struggle with this but I now have a short list of core things I want to focus on in my life and when I feel tempted to go in new directions again, I consult this list.

[@MikeBarron1]

Prioritization brotha!

[@h.t.8812]

Hey! I'm like that too and just started this book. Any other general suggestions? Have you been able to improve this?

[@leonangus1]

Just when I felt my self slipping for the day I bump back into a Sam Ovens video that whipped my ass straight back into shape!

[@AndrewMacLeodSold]

Good to Great is an awesome book! I really want to check the other two out, Essentialism intrigues me quite a bit just because tyoically people have so much on there plate and dont really narrow there focus to specific tasks. Great video Sam, we really appreciate you doing this. I know I look forward to Tuesday videos with you, theres alot of trash and noise in the world and you speak alot of sense about business and being a good person. Thank You!

[@MikeBarron1]

Thanks for the recommendations!! These books are gold!!

[@juansvideos107]

Video Recomendation: Top 5 psychology books you’ve read

[@yannisspaho2471]

yesss

[@JDRobertson]

Do this.

[@sansontellez6458]

Yes, I will love to know

[@jeffthekiller6898]

Sam went off about Chaos and Order before, a very neat strategic and dare I say poetic concept. It reminded me a bit of Taoist philosophy, the originator of the Yin and Yang dichotomy. It is very helpful to think in dualities. In opposites, and uncovering these unique relationships that no one else has.

[@SandroMarino]

I have a copy of good to Great, which I have not finished reading. I pulled it off the bookshelf and going to make that my go-to until it's done. Thanks for the reminder and tips on the other books!

[@SandroMarino]

Had some credits on audible and found that Good to Great and Essentialism were available and ordered them. My challenges to get much reading done is that I'm very busy with running my real estate business and an Uber Black fleet where I rent out my vehicles to Uber drivers. So Audible is a great solution for me, thanks again!

[@alenfejzic5372]

I would love to see “fly on the wall” footage of what goes on day-to-day at your company / your office. What do you actually do over there each day at Consulting.com? What does your day look like?

[@shaundavis]

10000% agree!

[@LuisGabrielToro]

I started my entrepreneurial journey 8 years ago and since then, there hasn't been a single moment where I'm not reading and learning something new. I have watched several of your videos here on your channel, and I must say that from my humble point of view, your content is by far the best I have ever consumed. It is evident that you want to create a real impact with the information you provide. Thank you. It would be great to hear an update on the books that have impacted you the most in recent years. I am not asking this to find a nugget or shiny object, but simply out of curiosity to know which books have made an impact on you. Thanks Sam

[@Thefarrukhabbas]

Thank God he is back☺️

[@gerardoperez8296]

LOVE the short form video because we can see and digest on the go. Longer videos are great and full of value but sometimes they stay on my inbox because its hard to find the time to sit for an hour.

[@joanforn7424]

I already bought the 3, but I will focus in 1 first, always focus, I learned that from you

[@honestexpression6393]

Cmon dude. I guess people are just gullible because they forget the past.

[@tonymaynard6602]

This video is one of your better videos short and to the point with just as much value as your long winded videos.

[@laloruizc]

Please dont stop sharing! Thank you!

[@Me-gb1kq]

This was a short and sweet gem to find. Thank you for sharing, this is exactly what I was looking for. I've been "digesting" all of your videos and sharing with family/friends during the quarantine period here in Seattle. Alex Becker mentioned your name several times in his KZbin posts and I am happy to subscribe. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and encouraging us viewers. Stay well!

[@MikeBarron1]

Great suggestions brotha! 👊

[@eusouviniciusdesa]

Sam, great vídeo. Dont worry about always make long videos. Imo, that video delivers great great value... and just to let you know, i see almost all your videos and implement almost all concepts that i learn from them right away in my business. And we are doing pretty well... Thanks again

[@markbaggott6336]

Vinicius de Sa Barboza ACTION TAKER, awesome Vinicius. Get Sam's Consulting ACCELERATOR if you haven't already Vinicius! www.consulting.com/invite?rl=2b1en I HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR HIS FANTASTIC COURSE... A to Z, personal mindset, picking your niche, to a fully operational business of YOUR OWN... EPIC, GROUND-BREAKING COURSE!

[@juanpablorodriguez6678]

Thanks Sam! There were some words I have been looking for lately. I´ll buy them right now!

[@sandville2396]

Great video as always. Thank you Sam! If you'd go a bit futher into details of the books and double the video length, it would be my personal favorite setting. I signed up for your Consulting Accelerator program because of your valuable YT content. There's noone like you out there so far.

[@tylerfrink5598]

Hi Sam,I often hear people say that success is the determining factor in success and I think to myself that that can’t be possible but unsure

[@dwdesignandmusic]

Thank you for your videos, Sam. I will consider buying these books for my freelance business.

[@madshavsteenjensen6037]

I read Essentialsm a few years back. I didn't truly take action on what was taught, but it's passively been affecting my desicions ever since. I think it's about time I revisit that book.

[@johannesringshandl7826]

Thats pure gold sam! Always wondering which books are actually good so those book recommendations are really appreciated!

[@proo3968]

Hey Sam! Thank you so much for sharing these books. Would be great if could make such a video every month! Have a great day!

[@DavidKFZ]

Video Recommendation: Not only a reading list, an ORDERED reading list. The patterns you pick up as you read books are seen in newer ones, which is why you can go back to a book 2-5 years later and it has a new, unlocked meaning because you're viewing it through a more refined lens. Interested in your thoughts considering the experience you have

[@DanFarmerPhotography]

Thanks Sam, can't wait to check out one of those books. How about a video on your favorite mindset books?

[@RangiJackson]

Sam you are just amazing.....Thankyou. Will purchase these books for my new business based on your review.....

[@danielblanchard1222]

Thanks much for this quick book review and appreciation. It really helps finding the book we have to read at this moment. Take care.

[@nickberry9150]

Awesome books i look forward to reading thanks Sam! 👍

[@advertlines]

Always love your videos.

[@spinozasauvage7806]

Hi Sam, Can you please make a video about stress, burnout, relaxation etc?

[@メイソンクレイグ]

A good book for that is 'The Power of Full Engagement'

[@spinozasauvage7806]

@@メイソンクレイグ Thank you! I wil check it out. How did it help you?

[@haveanawesomeday4059]

My 2 cents: When feeling stressed and burnt out one probably is better off not to function in the same loop of constant search of knowledge/help for more input, books, videos etc. I believe the answer lies within doing less, less input and giving the body/mind more time to process things, to rest and relax. Living in a world of constant input, goals and a quickly available flood of information. But 'Essentialism' is probably about this topic too.

[@メイソンクレイグ]

@@spinozasauvage7806 It expanded my way of thinking about dealing with the issue of stress and burnout. Usually people are overexerting themselves in one area, e.g. the mental arena and they seek for solutions within that same domain. The key however, is to spend more time in deficit areas, with the other three core domains being physical in the sense of rest, exercise and nutrition, emotional in terms of meaningful relationships and spiritual in the way our actions should be aligned to a deeper set of core principals. Sam talks about these points in other videos as well and the book gives many examples of how you can operate at peak performance in a way that is sustainable.

[@shewt2096]

You are the best. So much quality in just KZbin video's

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

Great list Sam! Good to Great was a good one for me, that one was recommended by the founder of LuLulemon in his book. You’re obviously a voracious reader, so it’s always great to see what’s on your list. Keep ‘em coming! :)

[@Mitchell-oi2fg]

Awesome, been awhile since I commented here, though as a fellow book learner, this resurfaces a couple of books to read to consider puting on the agenda and adds a new one to consider too (the seconded mentioned book about the stories)!

[@AnnaHedegaardLV]

I LOVE SAM OVENS with his Successful Insights and Smart Followers. You know, more commenters have a full name on here, for example, than a lot of videos I watch ... and I watch a lot of KZbin lol. So smart.

[@sagemauk]

What a cool and interesting observation.

[@theupskillpodcast7758]

Very transparent. I like that and totally understand.

[@dannygrays]

Would love to see more short videos like this Sam, short and sweet with your book recommendations. Yep, one of my favs is 'Esentialism' and found 'The Everthing Store' which you suggested in a previous video very interesting.

[@ijohnson81]

I haven’t read any of these books but I will be!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@climatetech511]

Thanks Sam, look forward to your content!

[@talhach4256]

This has helped me a lot. Thanks

[@yeeboy217]

Great video sam thanks ! ... i think a good video to make would be one talking about the innovator's dilemma (and the book the innovator's dilemma) ... though i feel you may have made a video sort of on that topic already. .... but that phenomenon is intersting and relevant to a lot of what you talk about i feel like. thanks, cheers -Rafif

[@mscopeland]

Thanks Sam, I just ordered Essentialism. It's next in queue.

[@vegasbarrinta5394]

It is now next tuesday and i keep refreshing Sam’s channel to see if he posted a new video yet.

[@mike.ying.personal]

Awesome, I love your book suggestions

[@StephenFrazer85]

Great book. On the birthday and Christmas list.

[@richardsaupe]

Bloody Great Share... awesome books to help grow personally & professionally!

[@alexhaffner4189]

Yeahh nice please do more Book suggestions

[@richardelliot7867]

I never have the time, motivation or discipline to read books. Is there a way to enjoy reading and make it a habit?

[@ceez3317]

richard elliot try audiobooks

[@koolkrieg]

Read great histories like tolkien, george martin or patrick rothfuß

[@kevzf]

Richard Elliot I would guess that you have no topics you are truly interested in if you don’t want to read. Think of your heart’s deepest desires, then find books related to that. I’ve never enjoyed reading, but I always enjoy new knowledge.

[@joshhaliburton1379]

Richard Elliot I find it’s like any hobby. Exercise and waking up early, at first, are difficult - but then you make a habit of it.

[@TheStrategicKeys]

Thanks for sharing! Great book suggestions! I've got them all on my *to be read* list.👍

[@alliesteamc3546]

Thank you for sharing!

[@advertlines]

Love your videos Sam.

[@santimerino]

What do you think about The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco? Great quick video by the way, thanks!

[@CyborgHGWF]

Just watched in my car picking up family. This video is brilliant again. Like Trump saying winning over and over. Need a pen and paper in my car now. Thank you again Sam.

[@alexmetcalfe9341]

Start carrying a notebook dude!

[@vegasbarrinta5394]

Noooooo i was waiting for long video... i am addicted to those.

[@EthanSchwandtTheMindMapGuy]

These are going on my to-Mind Map list! Thanks for the recommendations Sam.

[@MikeBarron1]

Great!

[@shaundavis]

More than anything I’d like to know your “honest” daily routine. Do you honestly read out aloud your affirmations every morning, do you start the day with exercise and a coffee or a meditation and a task list? Additionally I just wanted to say that the value that you provide every week is awesome! You’re a fantastic business leader 🙌👌🏻 I’ve just purchased the books... I’d be foolish not to!

[@corneliusmenges]

Video Recomendation: The future of the coaching industry

[@ibrahimkhatib6051]

Hey Sam, please make a video about what your business challenges are. Give us an insight on your pain points and how you manage them. Thanks

[@danielribeiro9505]

Hi Sam, would love to see how you are managing your tasks and your teams tasks today!! I have been using the warmap for almost a year now and have been a game changer.

[@mejedmdimagh]

Hi sam ! i really love your mindset and your videos :) I noticed that you really track everything in your life (what gets measured gets done).I am thinking about learning Excel but i am not really sure.Can you make a video in which you talk about Measurment and Tracking (software/hardware/Apps...).Thanks

[@eusouviniciusdesa]

Sam by the away, I read blue ocean, spin selling, breaking through advertising and the other one that i forgot just because you recommended haha. Thanks again

[@christianmasseus1108]

READ: see you at the top by Zig Ziglar

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Don't follow this advice! It's low quality and you could write it yourself really. Nothing you haven't read before a hundred times.

[@shawnfrancis938]

hey Sam thanks for the self-help, can we get some business books? or psychology

[@Pink.540]

normally I never comment ..but, it is too funny; recently I rummaged in my brothers old office and found the book "founders at work". so here we go :) I absolutely appreciate your content. and your dry humour. and your cats. D. Delacroix

[@G_givesnofox]

Great, I’m adding these to my reading list. Thanks Sam! I recently watched a video on how you find good talent by taking a look at companies “riding the bike” and I really enjoyed it. I took it to heart in my own consulting career helping others find good help. I remember you mentioning Powerful, but if there is any other books you can recommend on this subject please let us know. It’s and invaluable skill to have!

[@stevecarlyle3332]

Hi Sam, Thank you for these suggestions! I'd love to hear your thoughts on inflection points in business!

[@greentrade2734]

Good to great is my favorite 👌

[@justuhfy1097]

Video idea: how to find your Polaris star in business and in life when you’re feeling lost. Because it’s hard to apply all of the tips to achieve your goals when you don’t really know what your goals are :( Thanks for the amazing content. Keep up the good work Sam!

[@elefilosofia]

Thanks for your book suggestions Sam! I will read them! I liked this short video, it's nice that you've done something different, as sometimes i take days before completing the view of a 45 min video. Why don't you do a 3 good movies in 10 min? For example, once I remember that you talked about a mountain or climbing documentary that you have seen and you really liked but i forgot the name. I really like to follow you here on youtube, u always give a lot of value with your insights!

[@TheBusinessHandyMan]

These vidoes really help me with my entrepreneurial journey

[@ninaddongare6514]

Yess plz do book reviews every week!

[@theneptunelabs]

Waiting for the new edition of this series

[@karstonfox9838]

I have a problem, I learn a lot about personal development and business. But I have no clue what to do or what I want my “North Star” to be. I don’t really know what I “love” to do.

[@mikeylorenzio2076]

Are you looking for advice?

[@karstonfox9838]

mikey lorenzio yeah I guess

[@rubelmd9883]

Sam we need more book reviews like this one 🙏🏼

[@simong-techedge]

Great! Thank you!

[@code3design]

Thank you Sam!

[@SalmanAliEhsan]

Hi Sam Ovens, Can you speak a bit about strategy; what it is, what it means to early businesses and what are a few essentials you must do/have before you have a strategy. Thanks.

[@lectiidesah]

i think a lot of people would love you to speak more about the fundamentals that people are missing out which prevent them from having a successfull business... a discussion on sleep software is interesting, but I guess there are more impactful and more obvious things you could be talking about

[@freedomringamerica]

Great tips ~ thank you ...

[@monkmodementor]

I actually felt that you uploaded a video, clicked on yt and there it is... Interesting, huh? Watching it right now :)

[@notkimjongun3752]

you are amazing sam!

[@NatuInnovationsIncMedia]

I knew you read essentialism long before you launched this video!

[@marionovoa3846]

Thank you Sam.

[@swedysweden]

Can you do like Gary Vee and have a daily vee kind of series? Where you are documenting the growth of your company e.g. showing the offices being built, some of the meetings, stuff your currently building etc. That would be cool af

[@freemind1931]

Hello thanks for the books recomendation, mostly the second book "Founders at work" paypal and hotmail, great example also i learn how Musk think so im thinking in change my stock on Tesla promptly , thanks lot

[@lexpoleta7940]

Waiting impatiently for Sam to drop the next video

[@o266242]

I like shorter videos as well. Keep em coming

[@faisal-ca]

yes, please more videos like that.

[@rubenlapira7090]

Thanks for the great video, Sam! Books added to the reading list. Would you grab a video about the best books about mindset? I just read the power of awareness and the power of your subconscious mind, which I found incredible. I would love your opinion since you taught me a lot about mindset. Take care!

[@speechless8924]

what the business reasons behind the cost of kindle version higher than hardcover about the first book you recommend?

[@lokoomontana4818]

Please make a video about corporate structures

[@kierenkane7516]

What's your opinion on working a job that's not fully aligned with what you want to do so that you can get experience and learn what it's like to work with an agency?

[@luisberger4094]

Hey Sam, what's your opinion about that most companies highlighted in Good to Great have failed since publication?

[@ProvidingLiquidity]

You are the man Sam.

[@jeffthekiller6898]

Hi Sam, I was wondering if you had had any thoughts on Dr. DeGrey, Sinclaire, Google Calico, et al. on their long term efforts to reverse the aging process. I personally like Cal Newport's book "So Good They Can't Ignore You" which prioritizes skill and mastery in one's field to such an extent that they are on the cutting edge and could innovate like none other before them. This in turn offers the individual a unique position "to dive into chaos" if you will. Other books I would recommend include Newport's "Deep Work", and Scott H Young's "Ultralearning".

[@mvricks90]

can you please reccommend more books? Cheers

[@tallmikeholley]

Full blog post link not working fyi

[@samovenstv]

Thank you, kind sir! Link is now fixed :)

[@NiklasBeckerDieRichtigefinden]

Hey Sam, could you make a video about what (business) thought-leaders / successful people have influenced you the most & in which way? (e.g. ray dalio, steve jobs etc.) - key points / concepts / attributes you took from them Would be awesome!