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Finding Day to Day Meaning and Limitless Freedom: Man's Search for Meaning
Man’s Search for Meaning
by Viktor E. Frankl
Pub. Date: 6/14/06, Beacon
ISBN-9780807014295
165 Pages

Success Rating: 4
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Why I Read this Book: Fulfillment comes from finding meaning for your life and feeling free. Viktor found both those things in the most unlikely of places.

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The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated by Timothy Ferriss: Book Cover
The 4-Hour Workweek: Expanded and Updated
by Timothy Ferris
Pub. Date: 12/15/09, Crown
ISBN-9780307465351
396 Pages

Success Rating: 5
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Why I Read this Book: Whether you’re looking for a full life makeover or just a nice shot in the arm of what’s really possible, dive into this book. It will change you–more than any other book I’ve read.

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Food Rules by Michael Pollan
Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual
by Michael Pollan
Pub. Date: 12/29/09, Penguin
ISBN-9780143116387
139 Pages

Success Rating:3
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Why I Read this Book: Michael Pollan’s last book was the best I’ve come across regarding what should be put in one’s body. This is a fantastic companion.

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Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs
Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs
by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah
Pub. Date: 10/19/2009, Wisdom
ISBN-9780470499313
256 Pages
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Why I Read this Book: The glory goes to the one who can attract the most eyeballs. This is the best step by step guide I’ve seen to leveraging the power of social media.

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Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the Sea
by Jaimal Yogis
Pub. Date: May 1, 2009, Wisdom
ISBN-9780861715350
200 Pages
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Why I Read this Book: Surfing and the ocean has long been referred to as the ideal analogy to life and success. So much can be learned from the ocean.

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This Week’s Featured Quote

And I would gleefully paddle through all the lame parts and ride through the good times with grace and style.

–Jaimal Yogis, Saltwater Buddha , on enjoying the “Paddle of Life”

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  • How to Think like Leonardo Da Vinci
    How to Think like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
    by Michael Gelb
    Pub. Date: February 8, 2000, Bantam Dell
    ISBN-9780440508274
    336 Pages
    Success Rating: 4
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    Why I Read this Book: Our mind is all of our most powerful asset. This has served as my guide to expanding and developing it towards its full potential.

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    All our knowledge has its origin in our perceptions.

    -Leonardo da Vinci, How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci

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  • The Greatness Guide
    The Greatness Guide: 101 Lessons for Making What’s Good at Work and in Life Even Better
    by Robin Sharma
    Pub. Date: August 2008, HarperCollins
    ISBN-9780061238574
    240 Pages
    Success Rating: 4
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    Why I Read this Book: Success and greatness are things that we all strive for in some way. This is a brilliantly simple guide to getting fired up and staying on the never ending road to greatness.

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    This Week’s Featured Quote

    We can curse the darkness or we can light a candle. Our world needs more light. Be an inspiration.

    -Robin Sharma, The Greatness Guide

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