Jay Roberts is the CEO and Founder of Prosper Group, a Florida real estate developer focused on new construction homes and rental properties. Below, Jay Roberts lists five inspiring books that should be read by everyone looking to increase success in the business world or advance in their career.
Reading challenges crop up at the beginning of every New Year, usually started with enthusiasm but often abandoned shortly thereafter in favor of cell phone scrolling and TV viewing.
Rather than embarking on an insurmountable task of reading random books, make 2022 the year of strategic reading goals. By choosing wisely, you could turn this challenge into a lifechanging event, by selecting these 5 Top Books to Read in 2022.
Jay Roberts’ Book #1 – The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill
Don’t be put off by this book upon discovering it’s nearly 100 years old. The wisdom inside its pages has inspired countless minds, forming the basis of successful CEOs, corporate giants, motivational pioneers, and other leaders in business.
Hill’s book is a collection of interviews with leading businessman of the time, but Jay Roberts of Prosper Group reports that the concepts he unearthed remain just as relevant in modern times when it comes to getting ahead.
From having Definitiveness of Purpose (Chapter 1), to Going the Extra Mile (Chapter 3) and on to Teamwork (Chapter 14), readers are encouraged to master one law every week, so that soon they will build a powerful concept that will surely give them a distinct career advantage.
Book #2 – The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
The concept of
The One Thing is simple enough: concentrate on one important thing. That’s it.
Jay Roberts of Prosper Group explains however that there’s a skill involved, too, and the book helps guide its readers on how to apply
The One Thing by making the right decisions, one at a time, then building on each decision. Make a choice, see the choice through, move on to the next choice.
Focus is the name of the game, and in a world of non-stop, constant information, this book offers a welcome respite from the noise by encouraging readers simply to focus on what matters.
Book #3 – The Billion Dollar Secret by Rafael Badziag et al
There are nearly 3,000 billionaires on the planet, and you could hopefully add to this figure with the help of
The Billion Dollar Secret. But as a book title, is it perhaps a little too bold a claim?
Not necessarily. Jay Roberts says this book is clear about its aims: billionaires are a rare thing, but that’s because their mindset is rare. By tapping into it, we may be able to unlock a power within ourselves that we didn’t know we possessed.
With philosophy, real-life anecdotes, rags-to-riches tales and practical, usable steps, this book has inspired thousands of people to think differently and aim higher, often giving them much greater success in their lives, whether they reach the billion-dollar goal or not.
Book #4 – How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Jay Roberts says there’s a reason that this book has sold over 36 million copies in the nearly 90 years since its publication. It’s a study of human behavior, of recognizing traits in yourself but also in other people and learning how to win them over.
For those looking to make it big in business, this book is absolutely required reading. The first part of the book rightfully addresses the way we look at ourselves, and how we can set ambitions and attainable goals.
But then it goes in for the kill, teaching the reader how to win people over to their way of thinking, how to be better in business from the role of salesperson to executive, and how to get everyone around you to feel your enthusiasm.
It’s less a self-help book than it is an action book. It’ll make you think twice about the way you view yourself, and it’ll help you understand how better to talk to people in a range of capacities. Jay Roberts of Prosper Group says even if success in the business world is not your goal, it’s a fascinating guide to human relationships.
Book #5 – Elon Musk: Tesla, Space X, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance
Love him or hate him, there’s little doubt that Elon Musk has revolutionized American industry, and his story of dogged determination became the real-life inspiration for Marvel’s
Iron Man.
From bullied nerd to tech colossus, a youth in South Africa to a fortune that glances the $250 billion dollar mark, Musk’s story is a fascinating ride reports Jay Roberts.
But his greatness comes at a price, as the book details, which only serves to make us feel better when witnessing Musk’s humanity.
Get Reading!
That’s one book for every 2.4 months - plenty of time to get these books read, but the results from their pages could last an entire lifetime.
