10 Books for Engineers Wanting to 10x Their Careers

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Over the past 10 years, I have read 100s of self-development books.

99% of them weren't worth it.

Save yourself the time and just read/listen/follow these 10 powerful books for young engineers.

Book #1: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Most engineers are introverts, but do you know what that means?

This book teaches you how to make the most of your unique abilities and stand out.

https://amzn.to/3pokDrJ

Book #2: The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

When we face career challenges, we tend to give up immediately.

This book teaches you how to understand the ups and downs of life.

https://amzn.to/3QSzTJl

Book #3: The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

Young engineers face constant personal and professional challenges.

Use the tactics in this book to turn those challenges into meaningful career lessons.

https://amzn.to/3CbY6pL

Book #4: The Engineer's Wife: A Novel

Not all step-by-step give you step by step frameworks.

This book gives you a different perspective on how engineers did engineering back in the day and women's role in it.

https://amzn.to/3AtqVwC

Book #5: The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking

Are you afraid of public speaking? Me too.

We all are, and this book teaches tactical lessons on becoming a better public speaker.

https://amzn.to/3QNlUV1

Book #6: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Now more than ever, concentration is at an all-time low.

Create systems and recover your deep focus with this book.

https://amzn.to/3wdaD8B

Book #7: The 4-Hour Workweek

As engineers, we think working 60+ hours is the norm.

It does not need to be like that. Use the frameworks in this book to get more done in less time.

https://amzn.to/3AsotGN

Book #8: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Engineers are moving more and more towards a specialized field.

While it is essential to master our field of choice, we can't forget where we fit in the bigger picture.

https://amzn.to/3dFrNpb

Book #9: Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success: The 17 Principles of Personal Achievement

Most people misunderstand what it takes to be successful.

This book teaches you 17 powerful ways to start implementing today to become successful.

https://amzn.to/3Qufavj

Book #10: You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference

Most people think leadership is not for them.

In reality, we are all leaders to a certain extent.

This little book will help you realize just that.

https://amzn.to/3pqLUd3

TL;DR: Out of 100s of books, read these 10:

  • Quiet
  • The Dip
  • The Obstacle Is the Way
  • The Engineer's Wife
  • The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking
  • Deep Work
  • The 4-Hour Workweek
  • Range
  • Napoleon's Keys to Success
  • You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader
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