Library

The following is a list of the best books I’ve read over the past few years. I’m extremely picky when it comes to recommending books to others, because I feel personally responsible when people choose to invest their time in one of my recommendations. I will limit this list strictly to books that are truly extraordinary in their respective fields.

Spirituality, Consciousness, Awareness

• In Search of the Miraculous by P.D. Ouspensky (esoteric spiritual truths and concepts)
• Resurfacing by Harry Palmer (exploring the depths of consciousness and awareness)
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (increasing present moment awareness)
• The Awakening of Intelligence by J. Krishnamurti (exploring the depths of consciousness and the limitations of the mind)
• Personal Development for Smart People by Steve Pavlina (could easily fit under all of the categories listed)

Philosophy, Wisdom

• The Republic by Plato (discussions of a Utopian society)
• Think on These Things by J. Krishnamurti (objectively understanding some of the world’s inefficiencies)
• The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (living a virtuous life)
• Freedom from the Known by J. Krishnamurti (freeing yourself from the limitations of thought)

Business, Investing, Finances

• Good to Great by Jim Collins (business analysis)
• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham (fundamental analysis of stocks)
• The Little Book that Beats the Market by Joel Greenblat (simple, yet effective investment strategy for beginners)
• You Can be a Stock Market Genius by Joel Greenblat (tricks and techniques to find inefficiencies and profits in the marketplace)
• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (financial lessons)
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (accumulating wealth using universal principles)

Health, Fitness, Nutrition

• Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto (losing body fat while maintaining muscle mass, book review)

Productivity, Getting Things Done, Time Management

• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey (personal effectiveness)
• Is Your Genius at Work? by Dick Richards (discovering and nurturing your super talent)
• Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath (identifying and developing your talents)
• The Now Habit by Neil Fiore (overcoming procrastination)
• Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers (overcoming fear)

Dating, Relationships

• Double Your Dating by David DeAngelo (understanding and sparking attraction with women)
• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (techniques of effective communication)