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Resources

I once thought that I didn't have the time to read. That was a sorry excuse for staying ignorant, broke and a down right poor roll model for my children.
 
Jim Rohn, perhaps the world's leading motivator and speaker says you can judge a person's bank account by the size of his/her library. Marketing guru Dan Kennedy says he's observed that people with tiny bank accounts tend to have no libraries, but they usually have big TVs.
On average, I read 1-2 books every week and I suggest you do the same. These are some of my favorites. However, let me caution you. Reading love stories, science fiction, Sports Illustrated or any books like these may be nice entertainment but will do nothing for most people in the way of self improvement. If you want to take a vacation from reality every few months and settle into one of these type of books fine, but if you want to work on you, try the following:
 
Personal growth books filled with faith that will motivate and equip you to change the way you do life.
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Powerful Lessons in personal change
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  • QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller What to really ask yourself to eliminate blame, complaining and procrastination.
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  • Be a People Person by John Maxwell A book of help for personal growth
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  • Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy 21 Great ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
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    I honestly believe that if you apply Brian Tracy's "Law of Three" (page 47) you will absolutely become everything you desire to become, increase your income and become more successful than you could possibly imagine! If this book is not in your library or purchased today; "Shame on you!"

     

  • Do The Right Thing by James F. Parker How Dedicated Employees Create Loyal Customers and Large Profits
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    Written by the former CEO of Southwest Airlines. There is a quote on the back cover that says: It will forever change the way you view the employees in your organization. I agree with it! Buy it, read and reread it until you apply it.

     

  • The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson Three easy-to-master management techniques that are guaranteed to change your life.
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  • Gung Ho! by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles Increase your productivity, profits and prosperity!
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  • Know Can Do by Ken Blanchard, Paul J Meyer & Dick Rue. Great steps for putting what you know into action.
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  • The Angel Inside by Chris Widener A powerful simple story that will help you discover your potential for a passionate life!
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  • The Janitor by Todd Hopkins & Ray Hilbert 6 simple but powerful principles for those caught between the grindstone of work and family.
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  • Better than Good by Zig Ziglar Creating the life you were meant to live
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  • First Break all the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman "What the worlds greatest managers do differently"
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  • Living Beyond Your Lifetime by Mike Huckabee (Yep that Mike Huckabee) GREAT BOOK "If you are not sure you should vote for him or not, read this book and see where he is coming from!"
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    Good reading but not for the faint of heart or shallow faith. These books are for those who enjoy bold and in your face reading.
  • Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life by Larry Winget In-Your-Face, to the point, bold book. I love his style!
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  • It's Called Work for a Reason! by Larry Winget Larry's Style is harsh but true. If you get your feelings hurt easy this may not be for you
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  • Where have all the Leaders Gone by Lee Iacocca "Bold as well, a bit of rough language in it, if you can get by that, it is a good read"
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  • The O'Reilly Factor by Bill O'Reilly
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    Financial Reading that will change the way you view money

     

  • Why We Want You to be Rich by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki If you can barely make it by today, you are in real trouble in the future.
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  • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki If you don't teach yourself and your children these principles you are making a huge mistake!
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    Strictly Faith Based Motivational Reading
  • A Renegade's Guide to God by David Foster Finding life outside of conventional Christianity
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  • No More Christian Nice Guy by Paul Coughlin Men living with Purpose, Meaning, Integrity, Honesty, Love and Faith
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  • Maximize the Moment by T.D. Jakes Gods Action Plan for your life
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  • Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren "Great Book, I love this guy! After making it financially because of this book, he paid his church back for every dime they paid him since he first started!!!!!"
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  • Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado Defeating the giants in your life. "Anything Max writes is pretty good!"
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  • A No Nonsense Approach to a Healthy Church by Bob Wagner Yes of course I am going to recommend my own book!
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  • A No Nonsense Approach to a Passionate Relationship by Bob Wagner Keep that fire Burning!
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