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What do you get for the person on your list who’s itching to break out on her own? With the right tools and tips from pros who launched successful make extra money, use your talent in the world, and hedge against an uncertain job market,” says “What If It Doesn’t Work Out?”, who started her side hustle as a life coach and writer while working as a sales director at a Fortune 500 company. Plus, pursuing what you love outside of work can help you feel more fulfilled and motivated at your day job, Moore says.
Below, Moore and two other entrepreneurs who side hustled their way to success share the must-have books that helped them build their side gigs into fully-fledged businesses.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for a marketing executive who wants to do stand-up comedy shows on weekends, an accountant with a calling to be a spiritual life coach, or a lawyer working on a historical fiction novel, these reads will equip your favorite entrepreneur with the wisdom and inspiration needed to make that dream a reality.
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert, $13, Amazon
“This is the book that gave me permission to be creative and to honor my day job while working on my side hustle,” says $11, Amazon
Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business, by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters, $15, Amazon
Ready to get back to basics? This practical guide will help turn your ideas into a business. “If you need help working on your business instead of in your business, this book is a must,” says
<h3>The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, $12, Amazon
“If you are interested in any creative business path, The Artist’s Way really is a rite of passage,” Solomon says. “The morning pages practice is a life changer.” First published 25 years ago, this bestselling book takes readers through a 12-week program that helps them discover their creativity, and overcome limiting beliefs and fears in the process.
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss, $20, Amazon
If you’re crunched for time, you can flip open this book every so often to get inspired by the habits and routines of billionaires, icons, and world-class performers. “As a huge fan of the Tim Ferriss Show podcast, this book is great to pick up every so often and open to any page to get a dose of inspiration,” Williams says. “I try to focus on two or three at a time and really apply them or try them in my life so it’s not overwhelming.”
MONEY: Master the Game, by Tony Robbins, $16, Amazon
Another pick from Moore, this book shares a seven-step plan for reaching financial freedom, based on research and interviews with prominent investors such as John Bogle, Warren Buffett, and Paul Tudor Jones. “It’s so easy to “You can’t make money with a blocked, stuck, “this is so hard” type of attitude,” Moore says. “Denise gets you unstuck and fast — you’ll be ready to receive more in no time!” Duffield-Thomas is a self-made millionaire who went from being broke and miserable at her office job to traveling the world and earning six figures, so she clearly knows a thing or two about getting “lucky.” Consider this a guidebook for conscious entrepreneurs. “It speaks to your soul,” Williams says. “Peta is a powerhouse, and in this book she helps us to ‘wake up’ and take care of the earth, ourselves, and others.” With a sense of humor, Kelly reminds readers not to take everything so seriously — and living joyfully is part of the point. Want more tips like these? NBC News BETTER is obsessed with finding easier, healthier and smarter ways to live.Earth is Hiring by Peta Kelly, $18, Amazon
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