Book Summaries and Project Management
Tag: Reading
For years, I've been curating quotes about reading and books, stashing them away in my digital knowledge vault. Now that I have collected many favorites, I'm excited to share them with you on my blog. Organized into categories, these quotes offer inspiration, motivation, and a deeper appreciation for reading.
"If you’re ok with looking like everyone else, then the essence of this book will be lost on you." - Paul Akers
These are my general notes and lessons learned more than a full summary like I normally write. The book is well written and easy to follow, it kept me interested the entire time. If you are interested in learning about Genghis Khan I definitely recommend this book.
Howard Marks is one of my favorite writers on investing and I enjoy reading his memos throughout the year. Mastering the Market Cycle has insights for learning to see the big picture in the economy and investing.
Spiritual Leadership one of the best books I have read. It is powerful, deep, and dense with substance. It contains a multitude of applications for leadership and management. My favorite chapters are 12: The Leader and Time and 13: The Leader and Reading. Chapter 13 contains practical applications on what to read, how to read, and how to get more out of what you read.
Choose Yourself is one of my favorite books read in 2017. James is vulnerable in his writing, making him relatable and engaging. Contains several lists of ideas and plans with specific steps you can try. His suggestions to write 10 ideas a day, make a friends circle of influence, and write down every dream you have, had the most impact on me.
Simple, profound and actionable advice on all aspects of relationships. Useful for everyone including leaders, managers, supervisors and anyone that desires better friendships and relationships.
These are books I finished reading in 2018 in order of completion. Please leave a comment and let me know your favorite books and those that have had the most impact on you.
These are books I finished reading in 2017 in order of completion. Please leave a comment and let me know your favorite books and those that have had the most impact on you.
These are books I finished reading in 2016 in order of completion. Please leave a comment and let me know your favorite books and those that have had the most impact on you.