10 Books That I (Physically) Keep and Why

I shared a few thoughts on a recent vlog but I thought I'd share them here as well!

Here are the 10 books that I carry around with me! These books have deeply impacted my life in one way, shape, or form! A ton of sentimentality here!

Here they are...

1. The Four Loves: https://amzn.to/39EvFPb

I learned how to love someone perfectly-imperfect, just like me. Eventually, this gift from a friend in 2003 was a cornerstone reading for my eventual marriage to my sweetheart!

It'll be 15 years this year... moved 18 times and a ton of startups. 3 kids. 2 Masters Degrees. A ton of heartache and pain. But, a lot of joy too.

2. Tozer on Christian Leadership: https://amzn.to/3bHKy4N

I spend time calibrating myself with a simple thought from the scriptures although the application is broad and deep. Faith is a very interesting thing and it's been a huge unlock in my thinking.

Steven Pressfield

3. Turning Pro: https://amzn.to/2JwJtRj
4. The War of Art: https://amzn.to/2X7RDaG

I could write a ton on these two books and how they've helped me grapple with simple-yet-complex issues of work, life, and meaning. So grateful for Pressfield's work. He's the real fucking deal.

5. Life Together: https://amzn.to/2X2HFaW

Even more useful given today's economy and times. Learning how to live with others and do life with others... is really fucking hard.

6. The Anatomy of Story: https://amzn.to/3404Unp

The "bible" for filmmakers and people who create stories. I can't say enough about this because, honestly, I've never really finished it. Getting through the first few chapters is heavy-lifting and already given me significant lift.

It'll take me the rest of my life to work through this tome.

7. Every Good Endeavor: https://amzn.to/3aCYVam

Connecting your work with something bigger than yourself is an important part of creating meaningful value for people. That's all that I'm going to say about that.

8. Tribe: https://amzn.to/3aCmCQa

One of my favorite books of all time.

2 Fun Reads

9. 500 Years Later: https://readonlymemory.vg/shop/book/500-years-later/
10. Japansoft: An Oral History: https://readonlymemory.vg/shop/book/japansoft-an-oral-history/

Fun reads that just give me joy.

Okay, your turn!