What I read
Below you will find a collection of books that I personally recommend. I’ve broken everything down into subcategories to make things easier if you’re looking for a particular kind of book. Every single one of these books has had a marked impact on me, so I don’t think you can go wrong selecting any title here.
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Some Of My All-Time Favorites
Below you will find a few of my all-time favorite reads.
Outliers – Malcolm Gladwell
The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World - Michael Pollan
Jonathon Livingston Seagull, a story - Richard Bach
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou
Finding Meaning & Purpose
The following list of books have been particularly influential in shaping my perspective of the world, my sense of purpose and where I choose to place my focus & energy.
When Things Fall Apart – Pema Chödrön
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeown
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality without Religion - Sam Harris
Out of Your Mind – Alan Watts
Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living - Ryan Holiday/Stephen Hanselman
On Mindset, Creativity & Approach to Life
I found these books refreshing & very helpful in developing my mindset when facing obstacles and challenges.
Quiet – Susan Cain
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) - Seth Godin
Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism - Fumio Sasaki
Inside the Now: Meditations on Time – Thich Nhat Hanh
David and Goliath – Malcolm Gladwell
Health and Wellbeing
I consider these to be amazing resources as I learn how to better take care of myself.
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams - Matthew Walker, PhD
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - Christopher McDougall
Lost Connections – Johann Hari
Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work
Money & Business
The following books had a profound impact on how I approach my own personal finances, and run my business. Developing my a better understanding of how to handle my finances has been liberating. I feel more in control of my resources, and this in turn has opened new doors for me.
I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works - Ramit Sethi
The Total Money Makeover – Dave Ramsey
Never Split The Difference - Voss/Raz