Below is a list of what I am currently reading. I have divided the list into three sections: books that are in progress, books on hold that I plan to read in the near future, and books I have completed.

At any given time I am reading 2-3 books. I like to keep a rotation and many times I am reading on a variety of different topics.

Any book with an asterisk is a personal favorite and is highly recommended. I do my best to give honest reviews on the books I read. I will continue to update this list on a monthly basis.

If you click on the titles below you will be able to quickly purchase them via Amazon; this is where I buy most of my books. Any local Goodwill is also a great source for finding cheap, quality reads.

If you see a book that interests you or you have questions, feel free to reach out to me. Let’s continue to learn & grow!

• Meditations
• Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide To Joy
• Primal Leadership
• The Management Consultant (re-read)

• The Creative Act: A Way of Being – If you’re interested in living a creative life, read this book. It provides detailed insight into the creative process and lessons that can be applied to everyday life.

• The Daily Stoic – Short excerpts from the stoic philosophers. Fun book, great for an introduction into a broad range of stoic philosophies. It is designed to be read at the pace of 1 page per day, making it easy to non feel overwhelmed by the concepts.

• Leadership Strategy And Tactics – Overall I enjoyed Jocko’s perspective on leadership. It’s a pretty easy read and the solutions offered in the book are practical and common sense. I would rank it high among modern leadership books.

• Start With Why – Great read. Inspiring ideas and thought provoking. I found myself highlighting almost every other page. For those familiar with the concept of finding one’s “why”, this book is a deep dive on the topic. I would put it on my list of must read books for leaders.

• Do/ Purpose/ Why brands with a purpose do better and matter more – Short read, I actually bought it because I loved the title and cover. I read this book in about an hour, so it’s quick and to the point. It includes a lot of cool photography and information about building purpose filled brands.

• Hurt People Hurt People – Another great life changing read. If you are in any kind of mental duress or pain, this book will help you understand and make sense of past traumatic experiences in your life.

• Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope – Great book. Couldn’t put it down. A must read.

• What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People – I read this book off and on throughout the course of a year. The way the book is broken up makes it easy to use as a reference guide. I find myself flipping back through it from time to time. It has interesting information on human body language that can be applied to your daily life.

• Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead * – Great read. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in leadership. You will learn a great deal about vulnerability and how it can be used as a tool to enhance our lives. (Thanks for the recommendation Sarah)

• The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results * – Life changing book for me! I would recommend that anyone looking to increase their daily productivity to read this book.

• This Is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community–a Life in Streetwear – This isn’t just a story about Bobby Hundreds and the iconic Hundreds Brand, its a story about the rise of the streetwear industry. Fun read with lots of great insights on streetwear culture and business.

• Hurricanes: A Memoir – Rick Ross drops some serious gems, gives insights into the music/entertainment industry, and defines for us all what makes one a BOSS. If you love hip-hop, gritty street tales, an American success story, and of course Ricky Rozay; this book will not disappoint!

• How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life – Quick read, only 121 pages, I thought it read almost like a quick reference guide. Many of the ideas put forth were ones that I was already familiar with, however I still found the information useful and thought Maxwell did a good job of outlining the various ways in which successful people think. Anyone looking to get inside the minds of the successful should read this book.

• Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Phil Knight’s memoir detailing the rise of the worlds most successful sportswear brand: Nike. One of my favorite memoirs. Incredibly inspiring.

• The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage * – Life changing read for me! Recommend to anyone who struggles to take action or is looking for techniques to help themselves get up and get stuff done!

• She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman (Kerner) * – Highly recommended read for men. I am just going to leave it at that.

• The Autobiography of Gucci Mane – If you love trap music as much as I love trap music (and I really love trap music), you will enjoy this. Easy and fun read. It tells the story of the birth of trap music from the perspective of one of the genres founders and pop culture icons. One of my favorite reads of 2018!

• Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! * – A classic. Everyone should read. Everyone.

• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) * – Life Changing Read! Just go read it.

• The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify – Updated and Revised (Minimalism Books, Home Organization Books, Decluttering Books House Cleaning Books) * – Life Changing Read! This book helped me during a time when I was converting to minimalism. It made the concept easy to understand and apply to daily life. If you are looking for a way to declutter your life, get rid of the noise, and find more meaning in the things you buy: READ THIS BOOK!

• The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding * – A classic branding book. Timeless. Recommend for anyone in the media or marketing space (or anyone that wants to learn the foundations of brand building).

• Poke the Box: When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time? – I love Seth Godin’s work. This is a short read but thought provoking none-the-less. Seriously, when was the last time you read this book for the first time?

• The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses – This is considered by many modern day entrepreneurs to be required reading. While I did enjoy most of it, I didn’t agree with everything stated. I still think it provides solid arguments for why innovation is key in todays business climate.

• The Management Consultant: Mastering the Art of Consultancy (Financial Times Series) – Not life changing but a very good book on independent consultancy.

• Serious Strength Training – Third Addition – Great instruction guide for beginning and veteran weight trainers combined. This book has great information and pictures that break down the most common and essential movements. All the exercises in this book are tried and true methods for building a solid physique.

• The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich – * This is a classic that I still re-read on occasion. There isn’t too much to say about this book that hasn’t been said. I would recommend it as a beginners book into the world of being a digital creator and entrepreneur.

• Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers – This book is huge. I use it for more as a reference or for inspiration. The book is broken into separate sections around each industry “titan” so I haven’t read it cover to cover. I choose sections that look interesting or read chapters that are relevant to me at the time.

• The 48 Laws of Power – A controversial yet classic book on the darker side of human social psychology. The author uses real world and historical examples to illustrate the “laws” put forth. Some of the tactics may not translate as well in today’s world if put into action, but many still hold truth and relevancy.

• Yoga for Men: A Workout For the Body, Mind, and Spirit – Great introduction book for those new to practicing yoga. Easy to read and includes pictures of various poses.

• Emotional Branding: The New Paradigm for Connecting Brands to People *

• The Alchemist, 25th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream *

• David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants *

• Lovemarks The Future Beyond Brands by Roberts, Kevin ( Author ) ON Feb-02-2006, Hardback *

• Introduction to Buddhism: An Explanation of the Buddhist Way of Life
• The Elements of Scrum
• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
• Brand Aid: A Quick Reference Guide to Solving Your Branding Problems and Strengthening Your Market Position
• Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising: How to Access 1 Billion Potential Customers in 10 Minutes (Ultimate Series)
• Orange Journalism: Voices from Florida’s Newspapers (Florida History and Culture)

• Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die – Secondary read. re-reading as this was a favorite of mine years ago.

• The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life – Weekend morning. It’s a large book so this one has taken me some years to go through. I tend to read it in segments.

• Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster – Reading a chapter a day. It’s a little dated but filled with great quotes and insights from some of the top people in the fashion industry.

• The Decision Book: 50 Models For Strategic Thinking
• The Emperor’s Handbook: A New Translation of The Meditations
• The Four Steps to the Epiphany
• The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development: A cheat sheet to The Four Steps to the Epiphany
• The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking (Fully Revised Edition)
• 101 Things I Learned in Business School
• Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness
• The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
• The General Theory of Love
• Meditations: A New Translation
• Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work
• The Control Freak
• The Glass Castle: A Memoir
• A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose (Oprah’s Book Club, Selection 61)