Originals: How Non-Coformists Move The World by Adam Grant covers a lot of ground… coming up with original ideas and pitching them, making change within organizations, changing the way we approach challenges, cultivating originality in our kids, and a lot more. The book is full of of great stories and research... some are surprising and gave me a lot to think about. The first couple chapters are very focused on business... if that's not your cup of tea stick it out because the book covers a lot more as it progresses...
Frequency: The Power Of Personal Vibration by Penny Peirce
Are you intrigued by the concept of our personal energy and how it interacts with the energy around us? I was, and found Frequency: The Power Of Personal Vibration by Penny Peirce facinating. Frequency is easy to read, very thorough, well researched, and practical... it opened my mind to a whole new world...
Excuses Begone! by Dr. Wayne Dyer
Another Dr. Wayne Dyer book… Excuses Begone! The title says it all. This book helped me identify excuses I make and learn how to approach life excuse-free...
The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner
The Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System For Stress-Free Living by Nick Ortner is an easy to follow guide to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). It may seem strange at first, but I think about it like this… if we can use a natural technique to relieve stress and related physical symptoms, why not?...
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is an awesome book about the blocks to our creativity and how to overcome them. It's a quick read… to the point and very impactful.
The Power Of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz is the result of years of study on how we manage our energy. It offers practical action steps for energy maximization, which I found really helpful...
Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth
I've always been very interested in the topics of abundance and prosperity, which haunt many people. Eric Butterworth's, Spiritual Economics, offers an interesting perspective. Even if the reader doesn't agree with Mr. Butterworth's theological philosophy, his insights into our attitudes towards abundance and prosperity are thought provoking and valuable.
Emmanuel's Book by Pat Rodegast and Judith Stanton
Emmanuel's Book: A Manual For Living Comfortably In The Cosmos by Pat Rodegast and Judith Stanton is described as a "delightful and invaluable guide to our inner spirit and our outer world". I can't think of a better description. It's not the type of book l could read straight through... I go back to it when I am in a reflective mood and feel the need to go deep on the topics it covers.
The Shift By Dr. Wayne Dyer
The Shift by Dr. Wayne Dyer is a quick but powerful book about shifting our ambition from constantly getting ahead to a life of meaning and purpose. There is also a movie by the same name.
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
When someone is described as a "creative" or an "artist", what do we think? What's the stereotype of an artist's outlook on life? It might not be positive… Check out Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert to gain a positive perspective and for inspiration to find the artist in yourself.
Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul by Deepak Chopra
I just finished reading an awesome new book by Deepak Chopra… Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul: How To Create A New You. This book opened my mind to a whole new way of thinking about my body and how it connects to my mind and soul. There's also a related course offered through Daily OM that guides readers through the material with actionable steps to transformation.
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Do you ever wonder why some people and organizations just seem to do better? Why these people and organizations inspire us to act? Simon Sinek's Start With Why answers these questions and helps us understand how we can all be inspirational.
You. Are. The. One. by Kute Blackson
Do you ever find yourself explaining thoughts and actions with examples of things outside ofyou… i.e. other people, traditions, situations that have influenced you? Do you realize that you can break free of those influences and be the person you truly want to be and are meant to be? You can! Check out You. Are. The. One. by Kute Blackson.
Infinite Possibilities: The Art Of Living Your Dreams by Mike Dooley
A while back I recommended Notes From The Universe for daily thoughts… Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living Your Dreams is written by the same author, Mike Dooley. This book is super inpiring and helps us get in the right mindset to live our dreams. One word of causion... read this with an open mind... readers may have some differt theological beliefs, but I believe with an open mind we can all learn a lot from Mike Dooley's insights.