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ReadingForYourSuccess.com is a reader’s place to come for informative book reviews, articles and videos focused on their success. I focus on books that serve to enhance every major aspect of your life, whether it is your relationships, 8th Habit principles, motivation, personal development, health and energy, business savvy, entrepreneurship, marketing, finances, investments or personal branding to name a few. I place a great deal of emphasis on topics and ideas that have the power to greatly improve the value of your mind and your life. I hope you enjoy my thoughts and suggestions on how to take the high road to success. Happy Reading.


gettingthingsdone Quadruple Your Productivity and Enjoy a Little Life: 8 Steps to Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen

Success Rating: 4

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Why You Should Read It: Time is the only real scarce resource. We are all battling for more of it. The only way to have more is to spend it wisely.

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Skinny Bastard
by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin

Success Rating: 4
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Why I Read this Book: Health is a constant area of study for me. These women have done the research and have a simple lifestyle that works. I’ve experienced it.

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Negotiating1 Power Negotiating Crash Course: A Few Tricks that Can Save You A Fortune In Minutes
Secrets of Power Negotiating
by Roger Dawson

Success Rating: 4
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Why I Read this Book: Negotiating is a part of most all of our experiences. Not knowing the basic strategies is leaving big money on the table.

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kunzru bookshelf 22 300x225 6 Quick Steps to Finishing a Non Fiction Book in Half the Time While Retaining Twice as Much

A few years ago I read a study that out of all the books purchased, only 10% of them are read past chapter 1. The statement blew my mind. But then again how many of you have piles of unread books on your shelves? I know I do. There are a number of reasons for the above statistic, not the least of which is that so many readers have never been taught an efficient way to get through a book. I hope to change that with this 6-step guide.

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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
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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