Take a page from the super-wealthy and successful by reading the books they wrote.

Business Insider compiled a list of 28 books for you to learn how these recognizable people achieved the seemingly impossible.

Some books on this list includes "Shoe Dog" by Nike creator Phil Knight and "Behind the Cloud" by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff.

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Whether you want to launch an empire or become the best in your field, there's no better consult than with leaders who have achieved the peak of professional and financial success.

Business Insider has rounded up 28 books by billionaires. From the business insights of Bill Gates to the leadership lessons of Richard Branson, the wisdom collected in these pages extends far beyond the classroom.

Learn how these masters of industry achieved the impossible, in their own words.