10 Books That Have Had A Big Influence On My Life

I wanted to share some quick thoughts with you on a few books that have influenced me, both old and new. 

In the interest of space, I left a whole bunch of influential books off this list (like The 4-Hour Workweek and The Power of Now -- both of which have had a huge impact on my life). However, if you want a more comprehensive list, check out my previous blog post where I include a broader array of core recommendations.

This post differs in three ways: 

1. It's more specific and lists books I don't talk about as often
2. I share some of my thoughts on each book
3. I include some "non-personal development" books

Regarding that last point -- someone recently asked me what non-personal development books I recommend.

I thought this was an interesting question because the “personal development” category for me is pretty big.

How Changing My "Stories" Changed My Life

Have you ever had the feeling there’s something holding you back, but you can’t quite put your finger on it?

Maybe you want to start a business, have great relationships, read more books, exercise regularly...but you just don’t take the necessary action. You stay stuck.

I’ve been there. I’ve lived there.

Over the years, I’ve searched for answers as to why this happens. What I’ve learned might surprise you...

2 Strategies for Uncovering Limiting Beliefs

Your beliefs are the lens through which you experience the world around you. They are the operating system of your life and the filter through which you interpret your reality.

They are thoughts and assumptions that act as our mental map for how things are, what’s possible and not possible.

Beliefs also determine the meaning we give to our circumstances and the events of our lives.

In other words, beliefs are the stories we tell ourselves about our lives. Needless to say, they're pretty important...

Books I'm reading this month (May 2017)

There's no other way to say it: Books have changed my life in a dramatic and positive way.

Actually, if I’m being honest, sometimes just a single sentence or idea from a book has been enough to completely change my direction or focus. Usually, this change sends me down a path that leads to bigger and better things.

I think of books as on-the-go “pocket mentors.” And because of their relatively cheap price tag, they are by far one of the best return on investments you can make in your personal development, along with continued learning programs like specialized online courses, etc.

But what makes books so powerful?

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