Recommended Books

Spiritual, Contextual

 

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, translated by Stephen Mitchell

Really good translation

Conversations with God : An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1) by Neale Donald Walsch

Tibetan Buddhism From the Ground Up: A Practical Approach for Modern Life by B. Alan Wallace and Steven Wilhelm

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics) by Pema Chodron

Turning the Mind Into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham and Pema Chodron

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams (based on Creating Affluence) by Deepak Chopra

Golf for Enlightenment: The Seven Lessons for the Game of Life by Deepak Chopra

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge, The Original Teachings in a Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition by Carlos Castaneda

This is the first of a series by Castaneda.  I like his books because they explore a completely different way viewing life and what’s possible in life 

 

Health, Healing, Well-being

 

The Web That Has No Weaver : Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk

Excellent introduction to Chinese Medicine

Zen Shiatsu: How to Harmonize Yin and Yang for Better Health by Shizuto Masunaga and Wataru Ohashi

Bikram’s Beginning Yoga Class Second Edtion: Edited by Bikram Choudhury

Power Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout by Beryl Bender Birch

The pictures and descriptions in this book make it easy to learn the poses

The Secret Art of Boabom: Awakening Inner Power Through Defense-Meditation from Ancient Tibet by Asanaro

Boabom is an amazing art that was only recently introduced in the US

Body, Mind, and Sport: The Mind-Body Guide to Lifelong Health, Fitness, and Your Personal Best by John Douillard

 

Money, wealth, finance

 

I like both of these books because they’re about as different as two perspectives can get

Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin

Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life by Donald J. Trump and Meredith Mciver

 

Management, Business, Organizational Culture

 

Nolo’s small business start-up: How to write a business plan (How to Write a Business Plan) by Mike P McKeever

Very helpful reference for starting a business

Thunder in the Sky: Secrets on the Acquisition and Exercise of Power by Thomas Cleary

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge

Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin

Differentiate or Die: Survival in Our Era of Killer Competition by Jack Trout

 

Other Books Worth Reading

 

Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth by Brad Blanton

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