NewGen Global READERS

We live in a time and world that gives us so many opportunities. With the technological proliferation and permeation of every aspect of our lives and every sector of our society, I am fascinated and energized by the opportunities we have to read and grow all the time. There should be no excuse for not growing and living up to our full potential with so many resources available to us that weren't to our predecessors just a couple of generations ago. 

Just think about it, we have access to:

1. Public Libraries that are filled with a variety of books that we can all enjoy free of charge (yes it is not totally free - taxpayers pay for it, but that is not the point here),
2. Online Programs/Apps, like Audible, that allow listening to books while driving, alone or with the family on a road trip, or doing chores at home, or exercising,
3. Various sources and online bookstores for purchasing used books at much lower prices than buying the new books,
4. Access to information online through various research platforms

Above are just a few examples of how accessible information is to us today - so lack of information is a lame excuse by those who don't want to grow.

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” Jim Rohn

However, we have to be also cognizant of the fact that there is a lot of material out there that can be more harmful than helpful, that can keep us stuck in the mediocre and comfort zone than elevate and help us rise above ordinary!

So I have decided to use this blog to share the books that I absolutely believe are a must for all NewGen Global READERS to read:

1. The Holy Bible - you might wonder why I put it first and in fact, I had a teenager ask me "why is it so important to read a book that was written nearly 3,000 years ago, how relevant can it be to our current society and issues and challenges we have today that were not there 3,000 years ago".  My answer to that - God's word is the unchangeable and undeniable foundation for all generations.  Regardless of societal and cultural differences, God's core values and teachings did not and do not change.  If you would think of it as a skeleton remaining always the same, just being dressed with different fabrics, colors, and designs of our socio-economic and political environments.  And you will find it amazing how many books are out there that are based on God's core values - they are simply stated differently to make it more accessible and relevant to generational uniqueness. 
2. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
3. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
4. Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill
5. No Excuses Mindset by Farshad Asl
6. The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles
7. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
8. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
9. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
10. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
11. From Poverty to Power by James Allen
12. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
13. Start With Why by Simon Sinek
14. Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
15. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader by John C. Maxwell
16. The Holy Spirit: An Introduction by John Bevere
17. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
18. Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, Phyllis Hendry
19. The One Thing by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan
20. Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell
21. 2 Chairs: The Secret That Changes Everything by Bob Beaudine
22. Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
23. The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
24. Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson
25. No Limits by John C. Maxwell 
26. The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
27. The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
28. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
29. Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell
30. LeaderSHIFT by John C. Maxwell
31. Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell
32. Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
33. Put Your Dream To The Test by John C. Maxwell
34. Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Matz
35. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
36. The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
37. Becoming a Person of Influence by John C. Maxwell
38. How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell
39. The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
40.  STAY TUNED FOR MORE SUGGESTIONS

I will be adding to my list all the time.  So keep checking back to this blog to get ideas of books you can read.  Make it a habit of reading at least ONE quality book every month and you will be amazed at how it will transform your life!

“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.” Descartes

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