The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

Favorite Quote
“The only thing that prepares you to run a company is running a company” — Ben Horowitz
The Book in One Sentence
The Hard Thing About Hard Things is an inside look at the tough decisions and lonely times all CEOs face, before showing you what it takes to build a great organization and become a world-class leader.
Why should you read it?
It’s great to have your own business, indeed. Truth be told, though, it is rather hard to have a business and run it properly. Ben Horowitz provides us with key anecdotes in this book, derived from his success – which was not as easy to obtain, as people might think. Getting straight to the point, this book will answer all the questions you might have, no matter if you already have a business of your own or if you are thinking about starting one.
Key Takeaways
The CEO should be the first one to shout when shit hits the fan.
There are 2 types of CEOs.
Great CEOs must learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable.