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How to Learn from the Best Business Books in 12 Minutes or Less

I love to read. The library is one of my favorite places and has been since I could walk (at 9 months). Go ahead, call me a nerd. I've heard it before. Problem now is finding the time to read all the amazing books I find... books I know have valuable information and insight that could change my life, my outlook, my business, and more. Talk about irony... not being able to find the time to … [Read more...]

1 Comment December 14, 2011

D88: What I Didn’t Read On Vacation

Some things never seem to change. Every time I go on vacation, I pack all the books, magazines, DVDs, and projects that I haven't been able to read, watch, and do in my regular life at home. I have high hopes of being able to finally get caught up. I have visions of once and for all being able to mentally check these things off my list. It almost never happens. This vacation it didn't happen … [Read more...]

A Simple Way To Change Your Life

Who will you be in 5 years? You'll still be you, I know. But will you be a better version of yourself? The same? Or worse? Will you be more free or more overloaded and weighed down? Twyla Tharp, an award-winning choreographer and author said, Who you meet and what you read will largely determine where you are in five years. Often, the people you meet will recommend the books you will read. … [Read more...]

2 Comments August 6, 2007

Did You Fall Into Reading?

When was the last time you read a good book? Actually sat down and read? Hopefully it has been sometime recently because reading is good for the soul. I really believe that. In "You've Got Mail," the main character played by Meg Ryan owns a bookstore and I love her classic line..."When you read something when you're young, it becomes a part of who you are..." So true, even when we're not so young … [Read more...]

2 Comments January 25, 2007