What books, magazines or articles are you reading?
As an avid book reader myself I am always on the lookout for new books that I am inspired by. I have read many and have built up a fairly good library over the years. I also love to loan out the books to others who may not want to build up a library but want to read a good book.
A good friend of mine asked “Who will you leave your library to when you go to the next life ?” To be honest I had not thought about that till then, but it is actually a substantial collection. Including a very old edition of the, “Laws of Success” by Napoleon Hill and a signed copy of Jim Rohn “Seasons of Life”. Books that I am very proud to have in my collection.
Note to self, add library to the will………
Anyway…… I have always loved to hear stories about what someone is reading and why they love it so much or what did it bring to their life. One of my previous Trainees read 7 Habits of highly effective teenagers. The feedback from her was amazing and I know that the book impacted changes in her life in very positive way. She read this at work in the quiet times, and as a team leader I think this is a very productive use of down time.
I would love to know the answer to some question from all you Canberra Small Business blog supporters.
What are you reading?
Or what have read recently?
What has it brought to your life?
What has it taught you or inspired you to do?
I have read many books, but some of the most powerful books that have been very impactful are the Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Success Principles, Jack Canfield, Excuses Begone, Dr Wayne Dyer, The seasons of life, Jim Rohn and Heal your body, Louise Hay
The success Principles has a great free coaching program that has some tools to get you started for FREE. https://www.canfieldcoaching.com/
Books have inspired me to learn from my many business and personal mistakes and given me insight to find alternative solutions. They have given me drive and inspiration to keep going and also to motivate others. I will forever read and obtain ideas on how I can continue my growth.
I once heard a saying that has stuck with me for years now, “If you keep doing what you have always done you will keep getting what you have always got” Anon
Please leave your comments answering the question;
What are you reading?
Or what have read recently?
What has it brought to your life?
What has it taught you or inspired you to do?
Till next time……… Donna Moulds
Mantra Training & Development – Training with Innovation, Flexibility and Support.
Canberra Small Business Blog 
What have read recently? E-Myth Revisited (Gerber)
What has it brought to your life?
I read this book when I started my first business, it developed my understanding of what’s needed at a structural level to success in business, and what makes a business a business and not a job.
What has it taught you or inspired you to do?
It taught me the basic principles required to create a true business, that is a profitable enterprise that works without you.
More recently I read the Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris – it reinforced many of the concepts discussed in E-Myth, but with greater focus on practical implementation. It’s hard to go past the no mucking around “Instant Success” series by Brad Sugars for no nonsense business growth strategies.
Other favourites in my library:
No Excuses (‘Commando’ Steve Willis)
Business NLP for Dummies (Lynne Cooper)
Business Stripped Bare (Richard Branson)
Bad Science (Ben Goldacre)
John, it appears we are only up to the ‘B’s here 🙂
I hadn’t noticed that. I’ve read other books that don’t start with ‘B’… Just finished reading Raising The Dead (Phillip Finch). Very enjoyable book, especially for someone who likes poking their head in underwater caves.
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I am reading (and writing) a book at the moment, as I write, I stop to read each page to make sure I understand what I wrote. I am also reading job ads, and writing responses.
Hi guys,
I have many books on my bedside and in the house, having never bought a TV (I figured I’ll watch it when I’m too old to move).
An hour to live, an hour to love by Richard Carlson is a great book and by thikning what you’d do if you had one hour to live, puts things in perspective. It’s surprising how vivid dreams can make you realise what unfinished business needs to be resolved too.
Donna, I think Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and expecting different results. & John, it was the 4 hr work week that helped me to decide to pack everything up & go to Hawaai for 3 months.
Hope everyone’s havinga great start to 2011 & I look forward to catching up when I come to Canberra in Feb.
xx
If you email me the 2 spelling errors I’ll email you the Reading list. xx
Three errors emailed via Facebook.
Donna,
The three best books I’ve read in the last 3 years are:
Six Pixels of Separation – Mitch Joel – about how to use online social networking in business
Made to Stick – Chip and Dan Heath – about ideas that make the business world go around
The Culting of Brands – Douglas Atkin – about how to get your customers to sell your brand.
I usually only read while I’m waiting for people to turn up to meetings or if I’m at the Doctors. Sometimes I wish people were more inclined to be late!
Jean Mc