JGID! – Just Get It Done

I had created this acronym back in the days when I was Director of Management Training and Recruitment for Famous Dave’s BBQ and was reminded of it recently as I was going through some old materials. It has as much “power” with me today as it did then. JGID – JUST GET IT DONE! I…

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The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz

Another one of the classics in my book. If you have not already read this book, I highly recommend it as it was one of the key contributors to my development and path in life. There is amazing content in this fantastic read that I found very difficult to put down because of the lessons…

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Keys to Success by Napoleon Hill

This is a classic my friends that is a must-have. This book takes all of the elements of Napoleon’s 25+ years of research and experience in writing/creating “Think and Grow Rich” and is organized into the 17 Principles of Personal Achievement. Napoleon’s foundation has done a great job of updating some of the language and…

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Born To Run by Christopher McDougall

Let me start by saying that I have always been someone who has disliked running, so as I started reading this book I didn’t have high expectations. It was our monthly book for our book club so I jumped in with both feet, with an open mind and open heart. And boy am I glad…

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Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar

If it’s good enough for Harvard it is good enough for you! This book is the backbone to the most popular course at Harvard University and is filled with great information and insights from Dr. Ben-Shahar. This isn’t a rah-rah, rose petals, and fluffy pillows kind of book, this is a real look at the…

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