It’s no secret that reading offers countless benefits, from expanding your knowledge and fostering creativity to reducing stress and improving cognitive function. But like many, I’ve fallen into a reading slump in recent years, sacrificing leisurely page-turning for the constant demands of daily life. However, in 2024, I’m determined to rekindle my love for reading and embark on a journey of intellectual exploration. My goal? To read one book a month, spanning diverse genres and igniting a thirst for new perspectives and knowledge.
Here are the 12 titles I have in mind to hopefully get be back to a discipline of reading:
- “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John C. Maxwell: A timeless guide to the essential principles of effective leadership.
- “Developing the Leader Within You 2.0″ by John C. Maxwell: A practical roadmap to unleash your leadership potential and inspire others.
- “Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace” by John C. Maxwell: A thought-provoking exploration of the crucial shifts in thinking and behavior necessary for successful leadership in today’s world.
- “The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential” by John C. Maxwell: An insightful analysis of the five levels of leadership and how to move up the ladder.
- “Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow” by Yuval Noah Harari: An insightful exploration of the potential impact of artificial intelligence and biotechnology on humanity.
- “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup” by John Carreyrou: A gripping exposé of the rise and fall of Theranos, a healthcare company built on fraud.
- “The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution” by Walter Isaacson: A captivating history of the pioneers who shaped the digital age.
- “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World” by Cal Newport: A guide to reclaiming control of your time and attention in a technology-saturated world.
- “The Green Business Revolution: Sustainable Strategies for the 21st Century” by Paul Hawken: A comprehensive guide to building and operating sustainable businesses that thrive both financially and environmentally.
- “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries: A practical guide to building and launching successful businesses using a step-by-step approach.
- “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins: A classic study identifying the key factors that differentiate successful companies from the rest.
- “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman: A fascinating exploration of the two systems that drive human decision-making and how they can be influenced.
I’m excited to embark on this reading journey and share my thoughts and discoveries along the way. Perhaps, my experience will inspire others to rediscover the joy of reading and embark on their own literary adventures.