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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
One of my favorite books of all time. I’ve written about belonging before.
2 Fun Reads
- 500 Years Later
- Japansoft: An Oral History
Fun reads that just give me joy.
Okay, your turn!