When I was younger I often heard phrases such as "Knowledge is power" and "A mind is a terrible thing to waste". Back then I didn't fully understand the depth of those statements. As I went further into life and my professional career I began studying and reading avidly. Studying those great minds helped to spark creativity in me like I had never experienced.
Here is a running list of books that I've read (and are in the process of reading) that have made me a better business man, performance/fitness professional and friend. I hope you will take time to read one or more of the titles.
Enjoy!
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
The Total Money Takeover by Dave Ramsey
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
The One Thing by Gary Keller
Two Things I Know For Sure About Training by Paul Carter
Arnold: The Eduation of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Swarzenneger
Huge & Freaky Muscle Mass and Strength Secrets: Build a Body Fortress Naturally by Dennis Weis and Robert Kennedy
The Development of Physical Strength by Anthony Ditillo
Built to Hilt by Josh Bryant
Insane Training by Matt Kroczaleski
The Black Book Training Secrets by Christian Thibaudeau
Jailhouse Strong by Josh Bryant & Adam benShea
Base Building by Paul Carter
The 6 Week Muscle Plan by Nick Mitchell, Joe Warner & Oliver Proudlock
Metroflex Powerbuilding Basics by Josh Bryant & Brian Dobson
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
How to Remember Anything by Mark Chsnnon
The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer by Mike Mentzer
High Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way by Mike Mentzer & John Little
Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett
The New Encyclopedia of Modern Body Building by Arnold Swarzenenneger
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Movement, The Book by Gray Cook, Dr. Lee Burton, Dr. Kyle Kiesel, Dr. Greg Rose & Milo F. Bryant
As A Man Thinketh by James Allen
*Some of these titles came as per suggestion of other professionals such as Charles Poliquin, Entreprnuer.com and more. Titles are in no particular order.