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Re: Books that inspired you

If I really had to write a list of the books that inspired me, there's a LOT, yes, I read a lot. So here is a few self-help categorized books, people called me a fool for reading them, but its worth it:
  1. The Power of Focus - Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Hewitt: Losing focus? Don't know how to get things done? very unorganized? Yeah, this is the book to read.
  2. The Power of Positive Thinking - Norman Vincent Peale: A book which tells you how to include God in your daily life, mantain a positive outlook, its a must-read.
  3. Bringing out the best in people - Alan Loy McGinnis: The title is self-explanatory, but theres much more. I suggest all team mentors read it.
  4. The leader in you - Dale Carnegie: Another book for the mentors and coaches
  5. How to win friends and influence people - Dale Carnegie: This book is a MUST READ FOR EVERYBODY. If 50% of FIRST could read this book, it is the solution to many things.
  6. Think and grow rich - Napoleon Hill: Yeah, think and grow rich
  7. Who are you when no one's looking - Bill Hybels: A real core book, it talks about developing your true character
  8. The master key to riches - Napoleon Hill: Richie rich
  9. The power of having DESIRE - Bruce Garrabrandt: Desire is not a negative thing, this book definately makes its point, a great inspiration to have the right desires.
  10. Who stole the American dream - Burke Hedges: A very shocking book, talks about the American Dream.
  11. Are you living your dream - John Fuhrman: Inspiration to live your dream
  12. The Go-Getter - Henry Holt: A nice story which tells you how to put those thoughts into actions
  13. Who are you really and what do you want? - Shad Helmstetter: Shad Helmstetters books are always to the core, very detailed, it has definately helped me a lot.
  14. 7 Laws of highest prosperity - Cecil O. Kemp Jr. : A must read-book for all team mentors, and students too...
  15. The ultimate gift - Jim Stovall: One of the most beautiful books written in the history of man-kind. Jim Stovall is the kind of writer that values life and the things around him, I'd say everyone SHOULD read this.
  16. The magic is in the extra mile - Larry DiAngi: The books title says it all, but the books has a LOT more detail.
  17. Eat that frog - Brian Tracy: I'll keep some suspense for this one, read it
  18. Attitudes and Altitudes - Pat Mesiti: Another core book, teaches you the right ethics, right attitude, the right things to do, a very good book, another must-read for team mentors.
  19. The Big picture - Ben Carson with Gregg Lewis: If you have ever wondered how small things started off and turned into something big, its because of the vision, this is a great book.
  20. Suck it up and step out - Dr. Scot Knight: Another book talking about taking action rather than just keeping them in thoughts.
  21. If it's to be, its upto me - Thomas B. Smith: You can do it, its upto you, you can be John-V Neun
  22. Rhinocerous success - Scott Alexander: Feeling down? depressed? feels like there is no life in your life? This is the book to read, it tells you how to be like a rhinocerous and succeed.
  23. A setback is a setup for a comeback - Willie Jolley: Some of the very untold secrets lie in this book, indeed, a very unique book.
  24. Road signs for success - Jim Whitt: The name says it all...
  25. Whale done - Ken Blanchard: A little book, good past-time, has some good meaning.
  26. The Lamp - Jim Stovall: Another beautiful book, focusses on the good things of life, definately a must-read for all.
  27. It only takes a minute to change your life - Willie Jolley: A VERY inspirational book, and yes, it takes just one minute to change your life. This book will definately change your life.
  28. The Success Journey - John C. Maxwell: Maxwell is one of my favorite writers and leaders. There is some meaning in every word he writes, this book is a must-read for all.
  29. Unstoppable confidence - Kent Sayre: Shy? stuck in that shell? Don't like talking to people? Can't stand up in front of the class and talk? This book will definately raise your confidence level. Kent Sayre did an AWESOME job on this.
  30. Becoming Influencial - Tony Zeiss: Lastly, the 30th book, This book is a MUST READ for all team mentors.
So I'll leave with the 30 best books I've read. I never read them in a day, I've started reading these about 2 years ago. They have changed my whole outlook of life, my attitude, just about EVERYTHING! If you really wanna be inspired, read all of them one by one, step by step. Start reading books from writers like Jim Stovall and Scott Alexander, and then go onto others, you will feel better, if you have a terrible life
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Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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