April’s reading list represents a busy month for me. I listened to several of these books on audiobook during long runs or road trips, and I also decided to mix in the books I read daily. I’ve been an avid reader my whole life and thought it might be fun to share.
Autobiography of a Yogi – Paramahansa Yogananda
From Amazon: Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Profoundly inspiring, it is simultaneously vastly entertaining, warmly humorous, and filled with extraordinary personages. – From Amazon
The Fountainhead – Ayn Rand
One of the 20th century’s most challenging novels of ideas, The Fountainhead champions the cause of individualism through the story of a gifted young architect who defies the tyranny of conventional public opinion. – From Amazon
The Pivot Year – Brianna Wiest – Daily Reader (I couldn’t help but read this book through to the end)
This is the year you change your life. There’s a saying that when the moment comes, you don’t need words on a page, you need new thoughts in your head. When the moment really comes when you have to find your courage, when you have to let go, when you don’t know what to do, you aren’t going to go to your book shelf to try to find the answer. – From Amazon
New Morning Mercies – Paul Tripp – Daily Devotional – I read an entry per day.
Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren’t enough. Offering far more than a rush of caffeine, bestselling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize Christian readers with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. – From Amazon
Vitamin B – Andy Bailey – Daily Reader
What Can You Do In One Year?
Author, entrepreneur, and thought leader Andy Bailey catalogues in his new book, Vitamin B (For Business), daily lessons and guides for business leaders aspiring to make significant changes in their companies, communities, and lives.
Effective leadership isn’t one-and-done. It requires daily effort and mindfulness. – From Amazon
The Daily Stoic – Ryan Holiday – Daily Reader: I’ve read this book every day for seven years. It’s pure gold!
Why have history’s greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today’s top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise.
The Daily Collective – Mike Brewer – Daily Reader
The Daily Collective offers 366 days of wisdom and insights collected over the last 30 years. The book is designed to be a daily reader for the purpose of meditation on one topic at a time. Under the premise of compounding returns, it is designed to help you build your character by teasing out your human potential. – From Amazon
The Daily Laws – Robert Greene – Daily Reader
Robert Greene, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, has been the consigliere to millions for more than two decades. Now, with entries that are drawn from his five books, plus never-before-published works, The Daily Laws offers a page of refined and concise wisdom for each day of the year, in an easy-to-digest lesson that will only take a few minutes to absorb. – From Amazon
The Almanak of Naval Ravikant – Eric Jorgenson
Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval’s wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. – From Amazon
The Day You Became a Better Writer – Scott Adams – article referred by Tim Ferriss
The Soul’s Code – James Hillman
In this extraordinary bestseller, James Hillman presents a brilliant vision of our selves, and an exciting approach to the mystery at the center of every life that asks, “What is it, in my heart, that I must do, be, and have? And why?” – From Amazon
100 Ways to Create Wealth – Sam Beckford
These 100 eye-opening ways to create wealth are drawn from the author’s successful careers, with many touching personal stories as well as stories and examples from the hundreds of clients these master coaches have advised.