Alright, we’re doing something a little different here today folks. If you’ve followed
me for sometime, well, you probably know that I absolutely love reading, but I find most
of my inspiration and insight from non-business books. So today, I'm answering a question
that I get all the time: What are the three books that have had the biggest impact on
my life? This is going to be a good one, so stay tuned.
James, what are the three books you've read that have had the biggest impact on your life
and on your business? Well, this is a hard one. I love reading and I find so many gems
from so many different books, but I do have my three choices for you in this video. Now,
before I reveal them, I want you to know that I decided not to go with the traditional business
books that everyone talks about and recommends; things like The 4-Hour Workweek, Think and
Grow Rich, Rework, etc., etc.. I have discovered that everything in our lives is connected—
it's all interwoven. In other words, you're likely to see similar breakdowns in your personal
life as you do in your business life. If you have trouble being authentic in your communication
with family and friends, it's probably the same way with business partners and associates,
am I right? So, fix your personal life, fix the business. It's with that observation that
I began searching for books that transcended the business or marketing categories to find
clues on how to live a better life and ultimately have a better business. So without further
ado, I give you my top three essential reads.
Number 1, The Trick to Money is Having Some! by Stuart Wilde. Everyone, including you,
has a relationship with money; some people think it’s evil, others are obsessed with
it, some believe it will solve their problems, and others make it and spend it with ease,
but at the end of the day our society uses it as a currency and we all need it for basic
survival. This powerful book opens your eyes to what money really is and how to improve
your relationship with it so you can make it, give it, and spend it more freely. We're
all in business, and one of our main scorekeepers is money or profit. If you have a disempowering
relationship around money, your business is probably suffering and no amount of marketing
tricks or strategies will ever solve that. So, it’s for that reason that I highly recommend
this book.
Book recommendation number 2: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Now, I chose this book
because I think it’s a powerful gateway drug into a world of spirituality and unlimited
potential in your life. And as business owners, we tend to put ourselves under a lot of stress.
If you've been frustrated, angry, or upset that it’s all not working or that you feel
left behind, well this book is an excellent tool to help recenter and ground you. The
Power of Now helps you to become more present in your life so you can have more insight,
see more opportunities, and make better decisions.
And finally, book recommendation number 3: The Vortex by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Holy
cow! This one is totally out there and it’s probably not for the faint of heart. The Vortex
talks about the law of attraction to how to create and manifest whatever you want in your
life. I’ve read all the Abraham Hicks books and this one is hands down my favorite. It's
simple and to the point and I’ve practiced their principles for several years now and
I experience miracles daily. So if you're having trouble dealing with your emotions,
getting what you want, or resolving conflict with the ones you care about, this book is
a must.
I’ve provided all the links to these books in the description below plus a quick list
of runner up books that I also love, including The Art of Speed Reading People— a fantastic
introduction to the world of Myers Briggs and personality types; Hypnotic Writing by
Joe Vitale— still one of my favorite, favorite copywriting books; The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People by Stephen Covey— a great book; The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz;
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins— fantastic read; Built to Sell by John Warrillow;
Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely; Tricks of the Mind by Derren Brown; and like a hundred
and fifty other books that I didn't have time to write here. Now, here's my final thought:
find books that don't exactly relate to business or marketing. Look for lessons and insights
that transcend business principles and take special note when you find the same advice
in more than one place.
Thank you so much for letting me share with you some of my favorite books with you here
today— I had a blast making this video. Now, if you haven't subscribed to my YouTube
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