Books I Love
Looking for a good read? Want to build a library of knowledge? Here are just a few books that I have read and in some cases, re-read!
Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck
A Fixed Mindset vs. A Growth Mindset. What does this mean? It got me looking at how I process items and how I deal with decisions. A great read. Not Real Estate Related. Mindset on Amazon
4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling
Finding your WIG is just the start of this. This book is a great book on how to pinpoint your focus level and learn to execute on a higher level! 4 Disciplines on Amazon
Growth IQ by Tiffani Bova
I’ve heard Tiffani speak twice; once before I read the book, and the second time after I read it. There are some amazing nuggets in here and she utilizes small vignettes to provide her theme and message. A very good read. Have a highlighter handy! Growth IQ on Amazon
Mindset, Model and Marketing by Tom Ferry
Tom may be my head business coach, but this book is a good, quick read. For those of you that used to watch his YouTube show, “The Tom Ferry Show” this is basically the written version of the book. Definitely good for marketing help in your Real Estate business. Mindset, Model and Marketing on Amazon
The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The ONE Thing by Gary Keller
Almost everyone in our industry knows who Gary Keller is. Whether you’re a brand new agent or a seasoned pro, there are some really good nuggets in this book. For a deeper look, check out his other book The One Thing. Millionaire on Amazon / The ONE Thing on Amazon
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on it by Chris Voss
Wow. I heard Chris speak a couple years back, and what a story teller. A former FBI negotiator, Chris shares some stories but also discusses negotiating topics. Would it be too much to ask for you to click on this link and buy this book? Never Split the Difference on Amazon
YOU are a BADASS: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
Want a laugh but also want to learn a bit about how to handle yourself and reduce your doubts? Jen’s book brings that with plenty of humor, while teaching great lessons along the way. An easy book to pick up and put down, as the chapters are all only a few pages long. You are a Badass on Amazon
Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
This book can/should/will change your life, if you really subscribe to the content. There are several variations of the book; stick to the original story, even though there is one for Realtors. His story is amazing! Miracle Morning on Amazon
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
I’m a huge Malcolm Gladwell fan. So I actually recommend ALL his titles. Outliers is the most well known, and a good starting point. However, do not sleep on The Tipping Point, David and Goliath, Blink, Thinking, Fast and Slow, and others. Malcolm Gladwell on Amazon
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
A YouTube sensation, Sinek has become a household name on thought process, self improvement and realization and general likable guy. One of his older Books, Start with Why attempts to get you to go deeper with your thought process. What is your WHY has been a key question for the better part of the last decade and one we constantly try to determine and establish. Start with Why on Amazon
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
The name says it all. Learn to stop thinking about what others are, and start focusing on living a good life, your life, as intended. The Subtle Art on Amazon
Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle
What do you get when you take CEO’s of companies like Google and Apple, and find out who coached them? You get Bill Campbell, an extraordinary leader of some of the most highly successful people in Silicon Valley. Trillion Dollar Coach on Amazon