Reading: 2020
Overview
I’ve always read books slowly. I digest them, research as I read, and take notes along the way. They are my mentors. I enjoy slow and deliberate thinking. A few thoughts on reading:
- I will re-read favorite books the way I rewatch favorite movies and replay favorite albums.
- I will take a deep breath and understand that it is IMPOSSIBLE to read everything on my list.
- I will be selective about my reading. If I don’t like it, then I won’t finish it.
- For my favorite authors, I’ll read other books they’ve written as well as what they read.
- I will read books primarily in audio-book format. This is how I best retain information.
- I will use Audible as a last resort, I will seek out the author’s audiobook on MP3 first and support my local bookstore instead of Amazon when I can.
Previous Years
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
Books Completed (15)
These are the books I’ve completed reading so far this year. Favorite books are denoted by a ★
| 2020 | Title |
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The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, PhD “Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight” |
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The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan W. Watts “A Message for an Age of Anxiety” |
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The Simple Path to Wealth ★ by JL Collins “Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life” Actionable. |
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Herding Tigers by Todd Henry “Be the Leader That Creative People Need” |
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You Need a Budget ★ by Jesse Mecham “The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want” Actionable. Read it twice. |
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Ruined by Design ★ by Mike Monteiro “How Designers Destroyed the World, and What We Can Do to Fix It” If you are a designer this is a must read. We need to license, we need to train, we need to organize, we need to unionize, and we need to protect those that we build products for. |
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Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin “9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence” |
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The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Anchor “How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life”. Recommended reading at work. Great reminder to keep a positive outlook and expectations. |
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The Price We Pay by Marty Makary MD “What Broke American Health Care–and How to Fix It” If you work in the healthcare industry, any aspect of it, this is a must read. It gives examples of how the industry can be improved: insurance, medical care, measuring care, hospital billing, and more. He gives a strong case for building back trust in the industry and always gives positive suggestions for improving current missteps in the industry. |
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Delivered from Distraction ★ by Edward M. Hallowell “Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder” |
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Your Music and People ★ by Derek Sivers Creative and considerate fame. |
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Hell Yea or No ★ by Derek Sivers What’s worth doing. |
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ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life ★ by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau Recommended to me. Actionable advice and good reminders. |
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Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain by Peter Shankman |
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You Mean I’m not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?! by Kate Kelly (The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults w/ Attention Deficit Disorder) |