Book #1
Title: The Holy Bible
Author: Ancient Disciples

Topic: Religious Aspects, Self Actualization, Spirituality, Happiness, Inspirational, Life Principles

How it influenced my life:  This book, written by ancient Old World Prophets of God, has enlightened my mind and stirred my soul. I have learned so much about God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. The book testifies and teaches of Christ and His great example and sacrifice for us all. It has helped me in troubled times as well as good times.

Book #2
Title: The Book of Mormon
Author: Joseph Smith, Ancient American Prophets

Topic: Religious Aspects, Spirituality, Self Actualization, Self Realization, Happiness, Life Principles

How it influenced my life:  This book, written by ancient American Prophets of God about Christ’s visit to the Americas, has given me a blueprint for my relationship with God. I have never felt closer to Him than when I have read it and followed its precepts. No book has ever caused me to want to be a better person like this one has. It has served me well as a companion to the Holy Bible.

Book #3
Title: The Highest and Best Real Estate Investment
Author: Michael P. Watson with Jennifer Hawkins

Topic: Real Estate Investing, Self Employment, Success, Business, Goal Setting, Investing, Money-Finances

How it influenced my life:  This book is the basis for the system I have used to create amazing cash flows, equity positions, net worth, tax write-offs and profits in my professional real estate investing career. It is an unreal blueprint for others to follow to achieve similar results in their investments. It truly creates a unique path for all to follow to financial greatness.

Book #4
Title: It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life
Author: Lance Armstrong, Sally Jenkins

Topic: Autobiography, Inspirational, Health-Fitness, Life Purpose, Perseverance, Quality of Life, Self Actualization, Sports, Success

How it influenced my life:  This book provided living proof that the human spirit can triumph over all obstacles placed its path and achieve legendary greatness. Lance’s battle with cancer and subsequent recovery stirred my soul and caused me to stop seeing limitations as obstacles and start seeing them as building blocks to success.

Book #5
Title: Mavericks at Work
Author: William C. Taylor & Polly LaBarre

Topic: Business, Internet, Marketing, Success

How it influenced my life:  This book was a powerful weapon in helping me think differently in a work environment full of competition. It helped me see the amazing difference in success achieved by those who work like everyone else and those that are “Mavericks” in what they do. I finished the book with a whole new outlook on my business and attitude.

Book #6
Title: Leadership and Self-Deception
Author: The Arbinger Institute

Topic: Business, Entrepreneurship, Quality of Work Life, Success

How it influenced my life:  This book helped me look at my leadership style in an introspective and non-threatening way. I learned new tools to lead and develop deeper and more meaningful interpersonal relationships with those that I employ. It is the best book on leadership I have read. It is truly an amazing work.

Book #7
Title: The Greatest Salesman in the World
Author: Og Mandino

Topic: Business, Marketing, Money-Finances, Self Employment, Success

How it influenced my life:  Excellent for any type of job or entrepreneurship endeavor.

Book #8
Title: Real Love
Author: Greg Baer, M.D.

Topic: Relationships, personal growth

How it influenced my life:  This has made me look at my relationship with my beautiful wife in new ways that I haven’t seen in 14 years of marriage. I have found ways to overcome the reoccurring problems that my wife and I have had for years in a loving and peaceful way. I feel closer to my wife than I ever have from the teachings in this book. I have learned the meaning of “real love” and now feel it like never before.