Are you an Entrepreneur, a Manager, or a Technician? In The E-Myth Revisited, Michael E. Gerber states that if you’re thinking of starting a business, chances are you’re doing technical work. And you’re probably really good at it. But there’s
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The Richest Man in Babylon is a fun, short read with a lot of knowledge. George S. Clason uses the setting of ancient Babylon to convey the wisdom of increasing your wealth. Some valuable tips worth noting: – Save at
The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime! by M.J. DeMarco
In The Millionaire Fastlane, there’s a lot of good information here that’s a bit obscured by M.J. DeMarco’s pretentious attitude. Despite coming off as a bit cocky, he does offer some good information that he sums up with the acronym
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley
The Millionaire Next Door was an enlightening look at the true lifestyle of many millionaires. Some of the common characteristics of the millionaires they studied: – Millionaires live well below their means and live a life of frugality. They pay
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink
In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Daniel Pink stresses the importance of timing in all areas of life, from beginnings and endings, to the best time to drink coffee, to the interesting work lives of dabbawalas, to the
The Slight Edge: Secret to a Successful Life by Jeff Olson
“Simple daily disciplines—little productive actions, repeated consistently over time—add up to the difference between failure and success.” The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson provides a useful template to accomplishing your aspirations. Things that are easy to do, but “just as
The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, M.D.
The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth, by M. Scott Peck, M.D., is one of the few books I’ve listened to on audiobook, then had to go back and re-read the ebook version.
Reinvent Yourself by James Altucher
Reinvent Yourself is a compendium of useful ideas, teachings, and quotes that the author has garnered from his mentors; popular thought-leaders, performers, and athletes; as well as his own personal experiences–some good, mostly bad. This book is a good kick
Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock
This is an interesting read on forecasting and how predictions are made. It examines a number of real world examples, outlining what went right, what went wrong, and how the process can be improved. There are a number of ways
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) by Lemony Snicket
Although I was familiar with the story, this was the first time I’d read this book for myself. I picked it up specifically because a friend said that it was similar to The Century Cube. I love the narrator and