Please connect with me on goodreads if you’re interested.  Here’s a sampling of my favorite (and recommended) books…
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets
review
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
review
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Revised and Expanded Edition)
review
Outliers
review
The Tipping Point
review
The Prophet
book of poems by Kahlil Gibran that describe views on life and living that are deep and thought provoking
Binge: Campus Life in an Age of Disconnection and Excess
required reading for anyone working in a college.  while a little dramatic at times, it gives you an insight into the student culture
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
lifestyle optimization at it’s hilt – how to get the most out of your time
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
how TV has changed our culture.  sadly, there is not update for the internet, but i believe Clay Shirky may have some research that would help.
A People’s History of the United States: 1492 to Present (P.S.)
history from the side of the people who didn’t win.  matt damon described it in “good will hunting” as a book that will knock you on your ass.  he was correct.
Sun-Tzu: The Art of War (Classics of Ancient China)
brilliant analysis of battle strategy – if you are forced to play politics or fight for and defend your position at your job,  Sun Tzu may have a lot to teach you
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
difference between assets and non-assets.  how to manage money so that you have more rather than less
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
lost in your career or work with people that are?  you could do worse than to start with this short and beautifully written book.  very thought provoking.  vocation is not something that we decide, it’s something that we ARE
It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life
Lance Armstrong’s inspirational story about his struggles with cancer.  you won’t be able to put this down

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