Books
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.”
Jim Rohn
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Words to Wonder
(companion to A Life Worth Living)
Daily inspiration for a more meaningful, intentional life.
With timeless quotes and thoughtful reflections, this uplifting collection invites you to reflect, refocus, and rediscover what matters most.
Live a Life of Purpose
Do you ever feel like you’re simply going through the motions? You know there’s more to life than the one you’re living, but you’re not sure how to get from where you are to where you want to be.
Don’t settle for a half-lived life when you can design and live a remarkable life of purpose and meaning.
A Life Worth Living will inspire you, challenge you, and most of all, help you find your purpose and dare to live the life you’ve imagined.
A Practical Guide to a Successful (and Meaningful) Career
Most of us will spend over 10,000 days of our lives working. Because we give so much time and energy to our careers, it begs the question… how can we make the most of it?
Cracking the Career Code unpacks the strategies that will help you navigate your career and make it both meaningful and successful.
“The reading of good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of the past centuries.”
The Extraordinary Life Library
Rene Descartes
A great book has the power to make us think differently, feel deeply, and inspire us to action. The best books can change our lives. Below are some of those books.
Life Stories and Lessons
Thirst is the story of Scott Harrison’s personal transformation, his journey to a purposeful life, and his mission through charity: water to bring clean water to every corner of the world. Scott’s story reminds us of the power of purpose.
by Scott Harrison
Thirst
Unbroken
Unbroken is the incredible story of Louis Zamperini, a rambunctious kid, who ends up a prisoner of war during WWII, and ends up going to the Olympics. His story reminds us of the power of determination and resilience. It’s a powerful, perspective-lending book.
by Laura Hillenbrand
Man’s Search for Meaning
Man’s Search for Meaning is Frankl’s memoir chronicling his experiences at Auschwitz. It details how he came to believe that even in the most horrendous and painful circumstances, life can have purpose and meaning. Considered one of the top 10 most influential books in America.
by Viktor E. Frankl
Tuesdays with Morrie
When Mitch sees his old college professor on television, he decides to pay him a visit. He’s shocked to see his once vibrant teacher frail as he battles ALS. During their final months together, Morrie Schwartz shares heartfelt lessons about life, purpose, and what it truly means to live.
by Mitch Albom
Personal Growth
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
In The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson distills Naval’s most valuable insights on wealth, happiness, and intentional living. A book worth revisiting often as you design a more meaningful life.
by Eric Jorgenson
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* cuts through the noise with blunt, honest wisdom about choosing what truly matters. A refreshing, practical guide to living with purpose instead of pressure.
by Mark Manson
Personal Finance
The Psychology of Money
In The Psychology of Money, Housel approaches investing from a unique perspective. Rather than focusing on what you need to know about investing, he unpacks how people behave. Easy to read and insightful.
by Morgan Housel
The 5 Types of Wealth
Bloom redefines what it means to be rich. Rather than focusing on financial success alone, he explores five kinds of wealth—money, time, health, relationships, and purpose. Practical and thought-provoking.
by Sahil Bloom
Die with Zero
Die With Zero flips the script on traditional financial thinking. Instead of focusing on accumulating as much as possible, Perkins challenges you to maximize life experiences, meaning, and fulfillment. A simple, thought-provoking read that helps you rethink what you’re really saving for.
by Bill Perkins
The Simple Path to Wealth cuts through financial noise and offers a clear, simple approach to investing. Collins explains how to build financial freedom without complexity or stress. Practical and easy to understand. One of the most straightforward books on investing.
by J L Collins
The Simple Path to Wealth
Self-Improvement
Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits is a highly practical book that takes a potentially boring subject like habits and makes the content both compelling and powerful. A book you should read and reread every year so you have the tools you need to create the life you want.
by James Clear
Published in 1936, How to Win Friends & Influence People is timeless classic. Carnegie lays out the fundamentals for working well with people. Over 85 years since it was published, it’s as relevant and useful as ever. A must read for anyone who wants to improve themselves.
How to Win friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
Living Intentionally
A Short Guide to a Happy Life
A Short Guide to a Happy Life is Anna Quindlen’s simple but profound reminder to slow down, pay attention, and truly live the moments we often rush past because happiness often comes from paying attention to what matters most.
by Anna Quindlen
Essentialism
Essentialism helps you eliminate the nonessential so you can focus on what truly matters. A simple, powerful approach to living and working with intention so you can invest your time and energy where they make the greatest difference.
by Greg McKeown
Books About Purpose and Faith
Love Does
Bob Goff has so many amazing life experiences. Love Does is filled with real-life experiences from Bob’s life as he lives out his faith by loving the people around him. When love does, your days are filled with meaningful opportunities that makes faith simple and real.
by Bob Goff
Hero on a Mission
In Hero On a Mission, Donald Miller unpacks the principles that make a story meaningful and then applies those principles to help you live a better story with your life. Miller walks through a step-by-step approach to creating a meaningful life.
by Donald Miller
Thought-Provoking Fiction
The Power of One
The Power of One is a beautiful and compelling book. The characters stay with you long after you are done reading. It’s a powerful coming of age story that addresses injustice, racial hatred, revenge, and hope. One of my favorite books ever. Read it.
by Bryce Courtenay
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee won the Pulizer Prize for Mockingbird. It’s an incredible view into life in the South. It’s a coming of age story of a young girl who deals with issues of injustice and honor, heroism and hatred. It’s captivating and heart-wrenching and so worth reading!
by Harper Lee