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What Three Books Are You Reading Right Now?

by simondach
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Hey Warriors,

Simple idea for a thread - What Three Books Are You Reading Right Now?

Right now, my rotation books are:
  • The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf
  • Hagakure: The Way Of The Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
  • The Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono

I just finished Robert Greene's 33 Strategies of War too. Big book, but highly recommended.

What books are you reading? Discuss!
#books #reading
  • Profile picture of the author Kenster
    I am reading the Hunger Games books...not very inspiring or motivating as per the theme in this sub-forum but hey, that's what I'm reading!

    FYI, the Hunger Games movie is coming out
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    • Profile picture of the author simondach
      Originally Posted by Kenster View Post

      I am reading the Hunger Games books...not very inspiring or motivating as per the theme in this sub-forum but hey, that's what I'm reading!

      FYI, the Hunger Games movie is coming out
      Haha man I hear about these all the time. It seems to have the obsessive fandom of Twilight, but without the trash*.

      Did you ever get into Matt Reilly books?

      *If you like Twilight, that's cool. Just don't ever talk about it with me.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kenster
        Originally Posted by simondach View Post

        Haha man I hear about these all the time. It seems to have the obsessive fandom of Twilight, but without the trash*.

        Did you ever get into Matt Reilly books?

        *If you like Twilight, that's cool. Just don't ever talk about it with me.

        Nope, haven't seen those.

        The hunger games books were pretty good. Not the best I've read but certainly entertaining and a very easy read.

        I hate being lumped into the same type of people as Twilight fans though haha!!!!
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        • Profile picture of the author simondach
          Originally Posted by Ingenious******* View Post

          The movie is hilarious and offensive. How do I know the hilarity outweighs the offensiveness? My girlfriend watched it the entire way through with me by choice.

          Great success.

          Originally Posted by Kenster View Post

          Nope, haven't seen those.

          The hunger games books were pretty good. Not the best I've read but certainly entertaining and a very easy read.

          I hate being lumped into the same type of people as Twilight fans though haha!!!!
          Don't worry - we can still be friends! hahah

          Check out Matt's books, they read like an action film but without the sh*tty one liners.
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          • Profile picture of the author CyndiHester
            "THE SHACK" by WM. Paul Young

            This book to me is a masterpiece of fiction. The creativity and
            imagination gave me insights I never had before. Hands down
            one of the best books ever!
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            • Profile picture of the author SendCards
              Vertical - Rex Picket (the sequel to Sideways)

              Poke the Box - Seth Godin

              How to Get Rich - Felix Dennis

              Cheers!

              Chris
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            • Profile picture of the author MrNiches
              Originally Posted by cparker View Post

              "THE SHACK" by WM. Paul Young

              This book to me is a masterpiece of fiction. The creativity and
              imagination gave me insights I never had before. Hands down
              one of the best books ever!


              I couldn't agree more. The shack was a very deep, insightful book that left pondering in self-reflection for days. It's on my shelf of books that I tend to re-read.
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  • Profile picture of the author happykate
    The Time Paradox - Zimbardo and Boyd. Amazing, highly recommend it!

    Giants Within - Tony Robbins, could continually reread this.

    Vince and Joy - Lisa Jewell, because a little bit of girly trash relaxes me
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  • Profile picture of the author RHert
    How to Win Friends and Influence People
    The Golem's eye - (Like the Hunger games not inspirational but a fun read)
    Superself

    Tons of books sit on my shelf awaiting me.
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    • Profile picture of the author poath
      Just got to uni so my reading list consists of: guide to linear algebra, linear algebra and its applications and a first course in probability. :p
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  • Profile picture of the author Chrismiksen
    Just got my new (and first ever) e-reader in the form of a Kindle -- for $3.96 plus $9.99 in shipping. Most likely the best deal I'll ever get in my life, which is somewhat depressing as I'm only 23. Anyhow...

    1. Focault's Pendulum
    2. The Name of the Rose
    3. A Storm of Swords
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    • Profile picture of the author barbling
      If you want books that are beyond inspiring, read anything by David Gemmell (fantasy writer).

      I'm re-reading

      Legend
      Legend of Deathwalker
      The Swords of Night and Day

      His heroes always have incredible insights into life/etc.

      ie,

      ...Stavut suddenly laughed. "You really still think we are going to win?"
      Druss looked at him. "Winning isn't everything, Stavut. Men like to think it is. Sometimes it is more important to stand against evil than to worry about beating it.

      When I was a young man, serving with Gorben's Immortals, we took a city. The ruler there was a vile man. I heard a story there. His soldiers had rounded up a group of Source priests, and they decided to burn them all.

      One citizen stepped out from the crowd and spoke against the deed. He told them that what they were doing was evil, and that they should be ashamed of themselves."

      "And did he save the priests?"

      "No. And they killed him, too. But that's what I am saying, laddie. I remembered that man's deed, and it inspired me. Others who saw it would have been inspired.


      Evil will always have the worst weapons. Evil will gather the greatest armies. They will burn and plunder and kill. But that's not the worst of it.
      They will try to make us believe that the only way to destroy them is by becoming *like* them. That is the true vileness of evil. It is contagious.
      That one man reminded me of that, and helped me keep the code."

      Stavut inserted the needle into the split flesh above Druss's eye and carefully sealed the cut. "You believe that you can defeat evil with an ax? Is that not a contradiction in terms?"

      "Of course it is, laddie. That's always the danger. However, in this instance I am merely standing my ground. Do I think we can win today? I think we have already won. I have seen it in the eyes of the Guard. Will we die? Probably."

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      I buy his books whenever possible. Glorious stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author 06chakin
    unconventional guides - Chris Guillebeau
    the dip - Seth Godin
    Power of Full Engagement - Jim Loehr, Ed.D.

    Quote by Charlie "Tremendous" Jones, "You are the same today as you'll be in five years except for two things, the books you read and the people you meet."
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  • Profile picture of the author Jarrod
    1-The Bible (always try to read a little of it each day)
    2-The Celestine Prophecy

    Not currently reading any others.
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  • Profile picture of the author JennyBizz
    I'm reading:

    1. Rich Dad Poor Dad
    2. Knocking on Heaven's Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World
    3. The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

    Do any of you want to be friends on GoodReads? If you want, you can find me by looking for Jen Brister.
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  • Profile picture of the author RobBritt
    three books. hmm. I am reading "the film maker's handbook, a comprehensive guide to the digital age" I just got done with "does the noise in my head bother you" which is a Steven Tyler autobiography, and "A Sea Island Yankee" which was an autobiography of a guy who moved from pennsylvania to James Island SC in the early 1900's.

    I just moved to James Island from PA, so I am looking at local history as I write for a Charleston paper occasionally.

    the film stuff is because I do some acting, plus I'm starting my second screenplay. It gives me some perspective to how a film maker/producer might view my writing.. A lot of my reading is about research for writing projects.
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  • Profile picture of the author writersparadigm
    There are so many motivating books out there, I must say that No.1 will have to be the Bible and then comes many after that, thank you
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  • Profile picture of the author IngeniousBastard
    The Art of Power - Thích Nhât Hanh

    God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything - Christopher Hitchens


    I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max
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    • Profile picture of the author TheRobGreen
      Originally Posted by Ingenious******* View Post


      I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max
      Ah... I totally forgot about "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" I started reading that while I was in Cabo in December... gotta pick up where I left off... Thanks for the reminder!
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  • Profile picture of the author sownsow
    Right now I'm reading How To Master The Art Of Selling by Tom Hopkins... (good stuff)

    The last thing I read was The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. And prior to that I believe I was reading Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mizzy Princess
    The time Paradox - i gave time reading this book. Very nice content.
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    Anyone Can Do It - Duncan Bannantyne
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  • Profile picture of the author RobBritt
    One I read and reread is Thick Skin, Black Heart by Chin-ning Chu. It's about mental attitude and how you perceive and are perceived.
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Lavoie
    A game of thrones (4th book)
    My monthly Playboy
    Spin Selling
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    • Profile picture of the author simondach
      Originally Posted by wolfez View Post

      A game of thrones (4th book)
      My monthly Playboy
      Spin Selling
      Zing. More seriously though, the game of thrones series was incredible. Amazing storytelling.

      Originally Posted by RobBritt View Post

      One I read and reread is Thick Skin, Black Heart by Chin-ning Chu. It's about mental attitude and how you perceive and are perceived.
      You say you re-read it. Is this because you get more out of each time, or because you find that by re-reading it you have a better understanding of it?

      Originally Posted by SendCards View Post

      Vertical - Rex Picket (the sequel to Sideways)

      Poke the Box - Seth Godin

      How to Get Rich - Felix Dennis

      Cheers!

      Chris
      Chris, you absolutely must get 88 The Narrow Road. Felix's best work (other than his poems).
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  • Profile picture of the author Daymon
    Wow, I am currently reading "Beautiful Mind" by Edward De Bono
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  • Profile picture of the author Kaysa
    I'm just reading one right now, I don't have lot of time, so I'm reading Acres of Diamond for now. I really don't know any of these ebooks.

    When Christmas vacations arrives I will read more ebooks.

    Thanks for sharing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Penny Lane
      Right now, I am reading Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. The next 2 books on my list are: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and To kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee.
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  • Profile picture of the author hireava
    As of the moment I'm reading....

    -Aleph by Paulo Coehlo
    -The Winner Stands Alone by Paulo Coehlo
    -The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

    I'm such a big fan of these authors.
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  • Profile picture of the author TopKat22
    Currently, just reading one book, (or I should say re-reading) Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill
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  • Profile picture of the author ysb888
    "The Success Principle"
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  • Profile picture of the author melltonroper
    Rich Dad Poor Dad is a good one too.
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  • Profile picture of the author Anang Andriana
    What Three Books am I Reading Right Now?
    1. Practical TCP/IP by Niall Mansfield
    2. Hacking Website by kiddo
    and motivation book
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    The bible, the bible, the bible.
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    1) Simple Excellence: Organizing and Aligning the Management Team in a Lean Transformation
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    • Profile picture of the author AC683
      Only one right now:
      Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
      I try to read it every year. This book has revealed to me the power that I have to transform my life through the management of my thoughts.
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  • Profile picture of the author andy moore
    Shut Up, Stop Whining and Get a Life - Larry Winget

    Messiah's Handbook - Richard Bach

    Master Key to Riches - Napoleon Hill - this one is life-changing
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  • Profile picture of the author danoctav
    Right now, nothing .... in this time:
    "The Decameron"
    "Sophie's Choice"
    "The Art of War"

    and of course a WSO , daily )
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    • Profile picture of the author rcallaby
      I read these on a regular basis:

      1. Unleash the Giant Within - Tony Robbins
      2. The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People - Covey
      3. The 8th Habit - Covey

      As well any DUNE book that is available that I either have not read or have not read in at least 18 months. I LOVE that series and the mini-series on SyFy. The movie (with Patrick Stewart) though is way off.

      Thanks,

      Richard
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    • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
      Originally Posted by danoctav View Post

      Right now, nothing .... in this time:
      "The Decameron"
      "Sophie's Choice"
      "The Art of War"

      and of course a WSO , daily )

      Sun Tzu's Art of War is AWESOME

      Great shares.
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    I am stick to one, the holly bible...
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
    Originally Posted by simondach View Post

    Hey Warriors,

    Simple idea for a thread - What Three Books Are You Reading Right Now?

    Right now, my rotation books are:
    • The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf
    • Hagakure: The Way Of The Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
    • The Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono

    I just finished Robert Greene's 33 Strategies of War too. Big book, but highly recommended.

    What books are you reading? Discuss!

    The Uglies
    The Pretties
    The Specials

    My favorites ha. I know they are unrelated to internet marketing, but they are the best books I have read to get out of regular thinking.

    Also check out Rework by Jason Fried, its amazing.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheRobGreen
    I'm reading:

    - Scientific Advertising by Claude Hopkins (definitely not the first time I've read it)
    - Tribes by Seth Godin
    - The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam
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  • Profile picture of the author TheRobGreen
    Originally Posted by mmx1346 View Post

    I am reading:

    • The Tao of Leadership, by John Heider - real great book!

    • The E myth, by Michael Gerber

    • Zero to One Million, Ryan Allis (founder of iContact)
    The E-Myth is a must read... it also has HUGE translation into systematization for you internet marketing business. The franchising concept is fantastic.
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  • Profile picture of the author mvimes
    I have 2 books on the go at the moment both I have read before:

    Web Copy That Sells: The Revolutionary Formula for Creating Killer Copy That Grabs Their Attention and Compels Them to Buy by Maria Veloso. One of the best books on copywriting I have read

    and for some light relief:
    Going Postal by Terry Pratchett IMHO one of his best ever
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    Trump 101 by: Donald Trump
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    at this time I am reading Seth Godin's Lynchpin, it is very interesting book on how to make yourself indispensable....
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    I am reading this one "The Lady of the Rivers" by By Philippa Gregory
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    At this moment I am reading The Monk that sold his Farari by Rohit Sharma, it is very inspiring and motivational book and I recommend others to pick up a cop and read it....
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    Hey nice topic!

    1. Richest Man in Babylon! -Awesome read, and even the former drug dealer Rick Ross turned his life around in prison while reading books like this.

    2. Think and Grow Rich! -Classic

    3. Not reading it yet but just ordered Secrets to Success by Eric Thomas
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    science of getting rich .
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    Now days I am busy with other activities then reading books, I am more busy on forums, blogs interacting with people sharing my ideas and leading direct conversations....
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    I haven't been doing much reading in the traditional sense but i have been listening to a ton of audiobooks.

    The Greatest Salesman in the World - Og Mandino
    Book Yourself Solid - Michael Port
    Get Rich Click! - Mark Ostrofsky

    enjoy
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    I'm reading the scientific case for ESP, a comprehensive guide to lucid dreaming. A nd oh yeah. Think and Grow Rich :-D
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    The Personal MBA, skip the MBA and read this book a few times.
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    I have books by Paulo Coehlo here and I'm going to read one of them later.
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    I love reading books and usually have about 5 at once being read but i will share my top three:

    How to win friends and influence people - Dale Carnegie

    Giants Within - Anthony Robbins

    Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

    I know these are all classics in the Self-Improvement genre but i always am rereading them because they have great principles to live by
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    Trump: Never Give Up
    Trump: The Art of the Deal
    Trump: Time To Get Tough
    Jim Rohn - The Five Major Pieces To The Live Puzzle
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