“This book has the intriguing seven building blocks of hypergrowth for a company. It is not your conventional book with an aspiring story. It has all the tactics, strategies that a startup boss needs, and every entrepreneur must give it a read to improve their marketing spacing techniques.
"The authors have brilliantly broken-down points, and the book has helped me as an entrepreneur to implement my predictability by keeping my business in check. If I were to put it in simpler terms this book is filled with ingredients and recipes that one needs to achieve success,” he told ET Panache.
This book, Agarwal says has helped widen his vision to attain immense amount of success for his company.
Agarwal says the book is filled with ingredients and recipes that one needs to achieve success. Listing his must-read books, the Bengaluru-based boss said, 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz endows one realistic expression, ‘Life is hard, embrace it’.
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"This book is not a guide for things to do in order to avoid blunders, but what to do after you have committed a blunder. It taught me that when a catastrophe hits, I should not stop and mull over it but rather move on and focus on what can bring me out of the situation.
"It is a company; it is going to face tough situations and I should embrace this fact rather than letting this setback affect me. This motto has helped me stay calm and encouraged me to look for solutions,” he added.
Number two on the list for Agarwal is 'Measure What Matters' by John Doerr. He explains, “This is a fundamental learning book for entrepreneurs. I own a startup company and I have read a lot of management learning books, but this one taught me the importance of the basics.
"It taught me the importance of goal-setting agendas for the future of my company, and how necessary it is to follow the OKRs (Objective and key results) in a company.”
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'Five Dysfunctions of a Team' by Patrick Lencioni is next on his list.
“I'm not a solo entrepreneur, I have my ace co-founders by my side and this book has helped me understand the causes of misunderstanding that can lead to dysfunction in a team. This book states the five very common yet calamitous dysfunctions in a team that lead to disharmony,” he said.
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Number four on the startup boss's list is 'High Output Management' by Andrew Grove. “This is indeed one beaming piece of marvelous work. It taught me that if you want to become a better manager and improve the output of your association, then it is consequential to train yourself. It gives an insight on how to manage short-term objectives based on long-term plans,” he said.
The top-five are rounded-up by, 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins.
“It is a great book that gives a solution to one of the most head-scratching questions- ‘Between two companies that have the same dynamics and resources, how does one accomplish great success while the other settles for mediocrity?’
"This book inspired me to not settle for just good, and rather aim for and achieve greatness,” Agarwal concluded.
How Many Books Have You Read From Virat Kohli's List?
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Recently the Indian captain made headlines for his reading choice during the opening Test between India and the West Indies.
Team India captain Virat Kohli wears many hats – batsman, model, fashion curator - but one title that few associate with him is bookworm. When he’s not playing cricket, practising his swing or hitting the gym, the right-handed batsman loves to relax with a good book, as evidenced by this tweet.
We take a look at some of the books that make the ‘nerd’ in Kohli happy.
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Recently the Indian captain made headlines for his reading choice during the opening Test between India and the West Indies.Team India captain Virat Kohli wears many hats – batsman, model, fashion cu..
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After being dismissed for nine in the first innings on Day 1 of the ongoing Test between India and the West Indies, the Indian captain had plenty of time on his hands for a little light reading.
Kohli was spotted reading 'Detox Your Ego: Seven Easy Steps to Achieving Freedom, Happiness and Success in Your Life' by Steven Sylvester, much to the amusement of India’s netizens who have long trolled Kohli for his arrogance.
Peppered with sports anecdotes, the book helps readers understand their underlying motivations and anxieties and improve the way they achieve their goals.
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After being dismissed for nine in the first innings on Day 1 of the ongoing Test between India and the West Indies, the Indian captain had plenty of time on his hands for a little light reading.Kohli..
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A few years, Kohli made headlines when he recommended that fans and followers read a book that had made a huge difference to his life - ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Paramahansa Yogananda.
“I love this book. A must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged. The understanding and implementation of the knowledge in this book will change your whole perspective and life. Believe in the divine and keep marching on doing good deeds #onelove #begratefu l#helponeanother.” He said, recommending the book on social media.
Regarded as a spiritual classic, ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ traces the life of Paramahamsa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures in the East and West.
It was the only e-book found on the Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's personal iPad 2. Jobs had first read the book in high-school and discovered it again while staying at a guesthouse in India. The book became a major part of Job’s life and he is said to have reread it every year.
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A few years, Kohli made headlines when he recommended that fans and followers read a book that had made a huge difference to his life - ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Paramahansa Yogananda. “I love thi..
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In the lead-up to the 2011 World Cup, as part of a joint initiative by the ICC and 'Room to Read' to promote global literacy and access to books, Kohli revealed another favourite tome on his reading list.
“I like Andre Agassi’s autobiography. The author tells the story of his remarkable career, which featured many ups and downs. The best part about the book is that at no point does the author try to project himself as a ‘superhuman’. He is as human as you and me, but a champion and an inspiration,” said Kohli.
In the lead-up to the 2011 World Cup, as part of a joint initiative by the ICC and 'Room to Read' to promote global literacy and access to books, Kohli revealed another favourite tome on his reading ..
