Business Books You Should Read (or Listen to)

The ReWio Team

Business is about decisions, time, the ability to think ahead, and learning quickly. But who has time to sit down with books for hours these days? This is where ReWio comes in – an app that brings you the most important insights from the best business books in just a few minutes.

Successful entrepreneurs read. That's not a cliché, it's a fact.

Books are one of the most accessible sources of know-how, inspiration, and proven strategies. You can gain the experience of successful founders, innovators, and financial mentors, which you would otherwise have to discover yourself through years of trial and error. However, reading requires time, which most entrepreneurs have little of. But with ReWio:

• you'll save hours of reading because each book is summarized in 15-20 minutes,
• you can listen anywhere: in the car, while cooking, or during a workout,
• the summaries are concentrated and focused on the essentials,
• you can choose books by topic, whether you're interested in productivity, marketing, leadership, finance, or business psychology,
• you can return to the summaries repeatedly whenever you need them.

ReWio is developed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to quickly grasp the basics, freelancers who manage their own time, team leaders who need to grow as leaders, and busy professionals who want to make the most of every minute.

How to get started?

• Download the Rewio app (Android/iOS).
• Choose a category (e.g., "Business Books").
• Start listening, even during lunch or your morning commute.
• Save your favorite summaries and revisit them as needed.

What can you read (or listen to) on Rewio?

Here is just a small selection of business books that you can "read" on ReWio even during a short trip.

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

One of the most famous motivational books of all time. Napoleon Hill maps out the principles of success of giants like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. He highlights the power of thought, the importance of a clear goal, perseverance, and self-belief. It's ideal reading for mornings when you need a mindset boost. And if you're short on time, ReWio offers a condensed version that guides you through the 13 steps to success in less than a quarter of an hour.

The Lean Startup – Eric Ries

This book changed the way startups operate today. Eric Ries offers a practical methodology for building a company without unnecessary costs, testing ideas in practice, and learning from real data. If you're starting your own project, it's a great guide. On ReWio, you can listen to the main principles in a compact form while working, traveling, or exercising.

The 4-Hour Workweek – Tim Ferriss

In this book, Tim Ferriss shows how to delegate, automate, and set up your business so that it serves you, not the other way around. It's a book that will make you reconsider your own habits and the definition of success. If you don't have time to read the whole thing, ReWio offers a practical "summary" with specific tips you can implement right away.

Blue Ocean Strategy – W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne

The authors of this book will teach you how to create your own market, a so-called blue ocean, where you win customers through innovation and unique value. It's an excellent title for anyone who doesn't want to do "the same thing, just cheaper," but wants to bring something new. And if you don't feel like studying entire chapters, the summary on ReWio will show you the most important strategies and real-life examples.

How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie

This timeless classic teaches you how to gain trust, communicate effectively, lead people, and resolve conflicts with respect. It's worth reading slowly, in parts, but if you want to get an overview of the key principles, ReWio offers a clear summary of what still works in interpersonal relationships today.

Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert T. Kiyosaki

Kiyosaki contrasts the mindsets of two fathers. One believes in school and employment, the other in business and investments. The result is a powerful realization of how to approach money, assets, and liabilities. If you want to start a business or invest, this book is required reading (or listening). On ReWio, you'll only need a few minutes.

Rework – Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

The authors from Basecamp advise: fewer meetings, less planning, more action. This book is ideal for anyone who doesn't feel comfortable in classic business models. Short chapters and punchy ideas are perfect for a morning dose of inspiration. And if you're only interested in the most important points, ReWio has a selection of the sharpest insights for you.

How to read less but learn more?

All business books have something in common. They help you grow, but not everyone has time to read them in their entirety. ReWio, however, gives you the opportunity to get the key ideas from the most important business titles in just a few minutes. And best of all, you can read (or listen to) them anywhere, anytime. Just download the app, choose the business book category, and get started. In the morning, in the car, while cooking, at the gym. Instead of excuses, you have a solution.