READING IS FUN... FUNDAMENTAL THAT IS!
DEBORAH ODAGBODO
When we were in elementary school, our teachers told us that
reading could be fun and exciting. However, most students would say the exact
opposite. Reading books for pleasure and enjoyment is a foreign thought for
most students. Below are five insightful, informative and relaxing books that every
College of Business and Economics’ student should consider reading.
1. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie released this timeless 288-paged book in 1936. The book discussed six ways to make people like you and twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking and the nine ways to change people without creating bitterness.
Dale Carnegie released this timeless 288-paged book in 1936. The book discussed six ways to make people like you and twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking and the nine ways to change people without creating bitterness.
2. The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The methods discussed in this book are not only relevant for ancient military personnel but also for modern business people. This book teaches us future business people how to make purposeful decisions during difficult times. The ideas in this book can be summarized into three simply statements. Know yourself. Know your enemy. Only fight when you can win.
The methods discussed in this book are not only relevant for ancient military personnel but also for modern business people. This book teaches us future business people how to make purposeful decisions during difficult times. The ideas in this book can be summarized into three simply statements. Know yourself. Know your enemy. Only fight when you can win.
3. Talent is Never Enough by John C. Maxwell
This book tells us that having talent is not enough to be successful. You must work hard to develop your talent in order to become successful. Maxwell challenges you to look at the other components of success: preparation, courage, perseverance and more. When combined properly, “true” success may be achieved.
This book tells us that having talent is not enough to be successful. You must work hard to develop your talent in order to become successful. Maxwell challenges you to look at the other components of success: preparation, courage, perseverance and more. When combined properly, “true” success may be achieved.
4. The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin
This book is said to be the first personal finance book published in America and is my personal favorite because of its conciseness. It is only thirty pages! Some noteworthy quotes from this book are:
“Lost time can never be found again."
"One today is worth two tomorrows."
“Wise men learn by others harms; fools scarcely by their own."
"A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees."
"Pride is as loud a beggar as want."
This book is said to be the first personal finance book published in America and is my personal favorite because of its conciseness. It is only thirty pages! Some noteworthy quotes from this book are:
“Lost time can never be found again."
"One today is worth two tomorrows."
“Wise men learn by others harms; fools scarcely by their own."
"A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees."
"Pride is as loud a beggar as want."
5. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Many Towson University College of Business and Economic students read this book when they take BUSX 460. Covey offers amazing advice that could pertain to anyone at any page in life. The information is presented very practically, which makes it easy to apply the habits to your daily life.
Many Towson University College of Business and Economic students read this book when they take BUSX 460. Covey offers amazing advice that could pertain to anyone at any page in life. The information is presented very practically, which makes it easy to apply the habits to your daily life.