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Quadruple Your Productivity and Enjoy a Little Life: 8 Steps to Getting Things Done

scott — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:28:55 +0000

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Success Rating: 4 Buy Getting Things Done at Amazon Why You Should Read It: Time is the only real scarce resource. We are all battling for more of it. The only way to have more is to spend it wisely. Review: I just finished Getting Things Done. I know. I’m a [...]

Eat Simply and Reclaim Your Energy: Skinny Bastard

scott — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:24:26 +0000

Skinny Bastard by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin Success Rating: 4 Buy Skinny Bastard at Amazon Why I Read this Book: Health is a constant area of study for me. These women have done the research and have a simple lifestyle that works. I’ve experienced it. Review: I know what you’re thinking…”What on earth is Reading For Your Success doing [...]

Power Negotiating Crash Course: A Few Tricks that Can Save You A Fortune In Minutes

scott — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:25:05 +0000

Secrets of Power Negotiating by Roger Dawson Success Rating: 4 Buy Secrets of Power Negotiating at Amazon Why I Read this Book: Negotiating is a part of most all of our experiences. Not knowing the basic strategies is leaving big money on the table. Review: Tim Ferris, author of The 4-Hour Work Week, recommends this book as the only one [...]

6 Quick Steps to Finishing a Non-Fiction Book in Half the Time While Retaining Twice as Much

scott — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:58:36 +0000

A few years ago I read a study that out of all the books purchased, only 10% of them are read past chapter 1. The statement blew my mind. But then again how many of you have piles of unread books on your shelves? I know I do. There are a number of reasons for [...]

Finding Day to Day Meaning and Limitless Freedom: Man’s Search for Meaning

scott — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:02:18 +0000

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Pub. Date: 6/14/06, Beacon ISBN-9780807014295 165 Pages Success Rating: 4 Buy A Man’s Search for Meaning at Amazon Why I Read this Book: Fulfillment comes from finding meaning for your life and feeling free. Viktor found both those things in the most unlikely of places. Review: Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning has been recommended to [...]

Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, Outsource Your Life and Join the New Rich: Updated 4-Hour Work Week

scott — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:37:43 +0000

The 4-Hour Workweek: Expanded and Updated by Timothy Ferriss Pub. Date: 12/15/09, Crown ISBN-9780307465351 396 Pages Success Rating: 5 Buy The 4-Hour Workweek at Amazon Why I Read this Book: Whether you’re looking for a full life makeover or just a nice shot in the arm of what’s really possible, dive into this book. It will change you–more than any [...]

Michael Pollan’s Top 14 Food Rules to Healthy Eating

scott — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:37:53 +0000

Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan Pub. Date: 12/29/09, Penguin ISBN-9780143116387 139 Pages Success Rating:3 Buy Food Rules at Amazon Why I Read this Book: Michael Pollan’s last book was the best I’ve come across regarding what should be put in one’s body. This is a fantastic companion. Review: I’ve been dying for Food Rules to come out ever since seeing [...]

Get Found Using Google Social Media and Blogs: Inbound Marketing

scott — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:28:09 +0000

Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah Pub. Date: 10/19/2009, Wisdom ISBN-9780470499313 256 Pages Buy Inbound Marketing at Amazon Why I Read this Book: The glory goes to the one who can attract the most eyeballs. This is the best step by step guide I’ve seen to leveraging the power of social [...]

Using Surfing and Meditation as Tools for Clarity: Saltwater Buddha

scott — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:39:33 +0000

Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the Sea by Jaimal Yogis Pub. Date: May 1, 2009, Wisdom ISBN-9780861715350 200 Pages Buy Saltwater Buddha at Amazon Why I Read this Book: Surfing and the ocean has long been referred to as the ideal analogy to life and success. So much can be learned from the ocean. Topics Covered: Self discovery–learning [...]

This Week’s Featured Quote

scott — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:38:40 +0000

And I would gleefully paddle through all the lame parts and ride through the good times with grace and style. –Jaimal Yogis, Saltwater Buddha , on enjoying the “Paddle of Life” Share on Facebook