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Books That Inspired Me

Here is a list of some of the books, audiobooks and e-books included, that I read or listened to over the past 20-plus years. They're not in any particular order. 

My number one rule is that I have to incorporate one or two principles or thoughts from a book into my life. By doing this, I'm constantly improving and challenging myself to become the best version of me. 

This list is not final since. I'm just getting it started (lost the old list I wrote).  Come back and visit his page again, because as I remember books,  I will add them.

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  1. Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell.

  2. Atomic Habits by James Clear (current book club read)

  3. The Five Second Rule by Mel Robbins

  4. The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins

  5. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

  6. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

  7. The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

  8. Personality Plus by Florence Littauer

  9. 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class by Stephen Seibold

  10. Entrepreneur Rollercoaster by Darren Hardy

  11. The Power of I Am by Joel Osteen

  12. Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer

  13. 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington

  14. Uncommon Accountability by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington

  15. The Resolution for Women by Patricia Shire


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16. How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell

17. Leadership Promises for Your Week by John C. Maxwell

18. The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews

19. Mastering the Seven Decisions by Andy Andrews

20. Pursuing Success God’s Way by Erin Harrigan

21. Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell

22. No Excuses by Brian Tracy

23. Nine Things a Leader Must Do by Dr. Henry Cloud

24. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell

25. It Only Takes A Minute to Change Your Life by Willie Jolly

26. Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen

27. Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell

28. Winning with People by John C. Maxwell

29. Living the Extraordinary Life by Charles F. Stanley

30. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by Dr. John Gray

31. Becoming by Michelle Obama

32. The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama

33. The Confident Woman by Joyce Meyer

34. If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of The Boat by John Ortberg

35. A Leader in the Making by Joyce Meyer

36. Do It Afraid by Joyce Meyer

37. Wisdom by Terry Allen

38. Go Pro by Eric Worre

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