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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
By Cal Newport
Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a super power in our increasingly competitive twenty-first century economy. And yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep-spending their days instead in a frantic blur of e-mail and social media, not even realizing there's a better way.
Greenlights
By Matthew McConaughey
Discover the life-changing memoir that has inspired millions of readers through the Academy Award-winning actor’s unflinching honesty, unconventional wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.
Grit
By Angela Duckworth
In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit".
THE TRUTH DETECTOR
By Jack Schafer, PH. D. with Marvin Karlins, PH. D.
This paradigm shifting how-to guide effortlessly teaches you how to outwit liars and get them to reveal the truth from former FBI agent and author of the "practical and insightful"
Unreasonable Hospitality
By Will Guidara
Essential lessons in hospitality for every business, from the former co-owner of legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park.
HIT MAKERS
By Derek Thompson
Nothing "goes viral". If you think a popular movie, song, or app came out of nowhere to become a word-of-mouth success in today's crowded media environment, you're missing the real story. Each blockbuster has a secret history - of power, influence, dark broadcasters, and passionate cults that turn some new products into cultural phenomena.
Outliers: The Story of Success
By Malcolm Gladwell
This book epitomizes the "10,000 hour rule" — something I reference often in my coaching. The principle is that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become world-class in any field.
SETTING THE TABLE
By Danny Meyer
Success in real estate is about more than transactions. Our industry is one of service — hospitality concepts play a big role in any successful real estate business.
THE SLIGHT EDGE
By Jeff Olson
This is one of my favorite reads about the power of stacking incremental habits that turn into massive success. How do you eat an elephant? The answer is: one bite at a time.
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT
By Daniel James Brown
Truly an unforgettable portrait of an era, this book is about so much more than an unlikely Olympic crew team. The Boys in the Boat should be required reading for anyone in need of a little inspiration.
Shoe Dog
By Phil Knight
You'll never look at a pair of Nikes the same way again. One of those rare, all-around great business reads.
THE GO-GIVER
By Burg & Mann
This is a quick read, rooted in how we teach and coach a "giving" mindset. It’s an idea that appears easy on the surface. Done well, it’s powerful in success in all ways.
WHAT TO DO WHEN IT'S YOUR TURN
By Seth Godin
This feels more like a high-end magazine than a book. It’s a great gift too (given to me by Windermere broker Mark Hobbs). Author Seth Godin is a favorite!
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
By Don Miguel Ruiz
Quite simply, a general book of wisdom I've leaned on in life.
The Art of Gathering
By Priya Parker
It’s exactly what the title speaks to: a dive into how we meet and why it matters. Hint hint: get the "why" right first!
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
By Yvon Chouinard
The founder of Patagonia, Inc. shares his iconic story; more than a brand I admire, it’s the tale of the persistence and courage that built an environmentally-sound company.
Mindset - The New Psychology of Success
By Carol S. Dweck
I can’t quite put my finger on why exactly I adore this read. It could be the psychology degree in me, or the mom, or the business owner or… the list goes on!
Never Split the Difference
By Chris Voss
My favorite read on the art of negotiation. Question: if your partner came to you with dress shoes — a black pair and a brown pair — and asked which they should wear with their outfit, would you split the difference and say "One of each"? Probably not.
The 5-Minute Journal
By Intelligent Change Inc.
This is THE daily habit that sets my everyday up for success. It’s a vital part of my morning routine.
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