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These books touch on all of the most important areas in developing one's life. Experiencing success in any one or all of the other areas mentioned in this site means nothing at all if you cannot succeed on a personal level with yourself and others around you. They are written by experts in their respective areas and provide exercises and techniques you can start using and benefiting from today to make your life a success. These are the most valuable reads on this site. Click on book image or title for full review.

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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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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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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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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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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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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In Defense of Food
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
by Michael Pollan
Pub. Date: April 2009, Penguin Group
ISBN- 9780143114963
297 Pages
Success Rating: 5
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Why I Read this Book: Success starts with our body. This is the most simple, practical and applicable guide to conscious and healthy eating that I have come across. It is fit for any audience.

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Learn To Meditate
Learn to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Self-Discovery and Fulfillment
by David Fontana
Pub. Date: February 1999, Chronicle Books
ISBN- 9780811822503
151 Pages
Success Rating: 4
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Why I Read this Book: With how busy and often stressful our lives are, I was in search of a remedy. Meditation turn out to be a great starting point.

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