Here are a few resources that I recommend:
Web Hosting
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Books
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
Bounce: The Art of Turning Tough Times into Triumph
The Janitor: How an Unexpected Friendship Transformed a CEO and His Company
The Janitor: How an Unexpected Friendship Transformed a CEO and His Company – Kindle Edition