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Check out my reading list, business, personal, and just great reads (or listens)! Just click the book link below to be redirected to Amazon.
This is a foundational read about Mindset and the differences between a Fixed versus Growth mindset. I re read this every few years as part of my compass.
Attitude + Action = You. Grit is the action part of this equation and another foundational book to complement Mindset.
This is just a bad ass book! You get firsthand Navy Seal stories and lessons from Jocko and Leif, and their message of owning it is spot on! Listen on Audible as Jocko and Leif narrate it, and you can hear the grit in their voices.
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
No words can describe this book, other than the importance of reading it.
An awesome read about the history of humans…and why, where, and when things happened… Very interesting, and a great history book that doesn’t read…like a history book.
Building a Story Brand – Donald Miller
Even better was taking a Donald Miller class on writing! This book is his template for all story telling, applicable from email to marketing to blogging to presenting, and of course storytelling. If you write, read this…
Start with Why – Simon Sinek
Let’s face it, anything Simon Sinek is great! Start with Why is another foundational book to keep your compass pointed north (or whatever direction you’re wanting to go)..
While on the Sinek kick, this is the next read. Every CEO should read. This is an infinite game, and when you play the game right, not only do you have better performance, but you have fulfillment…purpose.
What the hell?! This dude is crazy! Listen on Audible as David Goggins comments throughout the book. Truly amazing life of perseverance and let’s face it…a good dose of insanity through determination.
Excellent story about one of the most notable companies ever, and how it came to be. Just Do It!
We all know Apple and a guy named Steve Jobs. I read this when it first came out and learned about Steve Jobs, the human, innovator, driver, leader, and madman! One of the ‘greatest’ men of our times – love him or hate him.
6 of the greatest innovations in human history. I love these types of books that peel back the onion. Very fascinating.
Honestly, I could have saved the tuition from Grad School by just studying this book. Critical to anyone who runs a business or P&L… Even without, the understanding of how to scale I believe is one of the most important aspects of any business, owned or managed.
Excellent sequel to Extreme Ownership. Jocko and Leif, in the same format of Navy Seal stories to business application balance out the dichotomies of leadership.
Meditation, in any form, is a trait of highly successful people. I read this out of curiosity and desire to introduce into my life, and I can say it REALLY helped during some very stressful times. This makes meditation obtainable…
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry – Neil deGrasse Tyson
Super nerdy and cool…. I need to read again to retain the other 90%. I dig this book though as it is interesting and Neil deGrasse Tyson does a great job breaking this universe down for those lowly humans like me to understand….
How do you move your objectives forward? Measure them! Excellent read on accountability and management tactics to get you and the team executing what matters.
The Lewis and Clark story, as told from their journals and written into the story of this great American adventure! Definitely a great Audible companion on a long drive or hike!
The discovery and settlement of the West… True American adventure.
Just a beautifully written book about why we are drawn to the mountains, and to summit them with all the dangers and risk associated. This is a book for anyone who loves the mountains, hiking, the outdoors, and just looking for a great and peaceful read.
There are so many great reads/listens that this page could go on forever! I will keep adding more as I go. And if you have some recommendations, please let me know!