A lot of reading was done in 2017, in fact, I’ve managed to read 35 books. Here are my top ten favorite books of 2017 (in no particular order), enjoy!
10 Powerful Quotes from “The Emperor’s Handbook”
5 Lessons From "What Every BODY Is Saying"
5 Fantastic Unrelated Books
5 Lessons from "High Output Management"
The world is filled with mysteries and questions we may never know the answers too. Such as, why are we here on Earth, what is the purpose of our lives, and what do managers do? Management is a complex but necessary part of any organization. It is an essential skill needed to create and maintain a business. Luckily, there's book that serves as an excellent guide to navigating the world of management.
How To Find Time For Reading
Books are wonderful tools that can educate and inspire people. Reading gives individuals new perspectives on life and allows them to travel time and space without ever leaving the comfort of their living room.
Most people I’ve talked to said they stopped reading books after high school or college. Of course, they wished they read more but they blame a lack of time as the culprit. Hearing this repeatedly, I decided to write an article to help others find time to read.
3 Lessons from "The War of Art"
Almost everyone has heard of the book The Art of War; the famous strategy book about winning military battles. However, there is a great book by a similar title; The War of Art, that is about winning creative battles. If you’ve ever wanted to write a novel, become an artist, start a business or run a marathon, then I’d recommend reading The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
7 Lessons from "The Emperor's Handbook"
Imagine a boy being born in Rome in 121 A.D. At three years old, the boy's father dies and he is raised by his mother. At seventeen years old, the boy is adopted by the emperor of Rome. A few years later, he marries the emperor's daughter. By 139 A.D., he assumes the title of Caesar. Afterward, he soon becomes the emperor of Rome and thus, one of the most wealthy and powerful individuals in the world.
5 Business Lessons from "Zero to One"
When Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg give a book positive praise, you know it is worth reading. Zero to One is that book. Written by Peter Thiel, the billionaire who co-founded PayPal (he and Elon worked at PayPal together) and Palantir. He also made the first outside investment in Facebook and funded companies like LinkedIn and SpaceX.
