Changing the world by trying. Living passionately. And a bit on student life.

Forty percent of Americans read one book or less last year.

What if your doctor told you she hasn’t read a scholarly article since med school? Or your lawyer told you he doesn’t bother reading new case studies?

Then why is it acceptable not to read in your field?

Turns out books are by far your #1 entertainment and learning value. Before even trying to be the best (plumber, businessperson, marketer, therapist) in the world, you need to read an awful lot.

But don’t read anything. Most books/blogs are about the top ten tips on X, about following the checklist and learning the manual. Except for a few that get you to write your own map. I’ve compiled the very best readings here (I’ve been very conservative, keeping the list as manageable as possible. I will update regularly).

Never before in history have you had access to so much valuable experience. Among the clutter out there are some of the best books/blogs ever published. 

But hey, you could always just continue on with getting busy. There might just be something in those books that will change your life.

When’s the last time you finished a book and not felt smarter?