Continuous learning is important to me. A part of my learning comes from reading and listening to books and then attempting to implement one or more things I learn from each.
I find myself mentioning some of the things I have learned as I talk to and mentor others. I thought it would be an interesting exercise to name the top 25 books that have influenced me and then share that list with you. It was difficult reducing the list to 25 because many great books had to be left out.
The following are the top 25 books that have helped change me (in alphabetical order):
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- Aligned Thinking: Make Every Moment Count
by Jim Steffen
- Aligned Thinking: Make Every Moment Count
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- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
by Daniel H. Pink
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
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- The Dynamics of Effective Listening
by Tony Alessandra
- The Dynamics of Effective Listening
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- I Was Broke. Now I’m Not.
by Joseph Sangl
- I Was Broke. Now I’m Not.
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- Life on the Wire: Avoid Burnout and Succeed in Work and Life
by Todd Duncan
- Life on the Wire: Avoid Burnout and Succeed in Work and Life
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- Living the Dream: Uncover the Plan. Fulfill Your Purpose.
by Daniel Floyd
- Living the Dream: Uncover the Plan. Fulfill Your Purpose.
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- Mastery
by George Leonard
- Mastery
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- NIV Leadership Bible: Leading by the Book
by Zondevon
The Bible continues to impact my life more than any other book I have ever read.
- Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry
by Perry Noble
- NIV Leadership Bible: Leading by the Book
by Charles Duhigg
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- The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
by Rick Warren
- The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
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- The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath
by Mark Buchanan
- The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath
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- Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God
by Gary Thomas
- Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God
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- Singletasking: Get More Done – One Thing at a Time
by Devora Zack
- Singletasking: Get More Done – One Thing at a Time
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- Storyline Finding Your Subplot in God’s Story
by Donald Miller
- Storyline Finding Your Subplot in God’s Story
This list may change over time as I continue to learn.
My #1 is the Bible because everything I read gets filtered through that lens of truth. I also list
Half the Church by Carolyn Custis James
Ten Lies The Church Tells Women: How the Bible Has Been Misused to Keep Women in Spiritual Bondage by J Lee Grady
The God I Never Knew by Robert Morris
The Shack by William P Young,
Linda – Thanks for sharing some additional titles, especially since a couple of those on my list were recommended by you. It is not a surprise that we both consider the Bible our #1. I like that you included books from a woman’s perspective and a Christian novel. I have not read the book by Robert Morris and is one I will get and read soon. Thanks again for sharing some books that have impacted you.