"Inspiration is the Fuel That Powers Change." - Nathan Pavelka
Thought Provoking Books
Throughout my journey, I’ve found that inspiration is a crucial element in both personal and professional growth. The right words at the right time can spark a transformation, and a powerful book can shift perspectives, providing the insight needed to navigate life’s challenges. On this page, I’d like to share some of the books and quotes that have deeply influenced me over the years. I hope they resonate with you as much as they have with me. Click on the links below to learn more.
"If Life is a Game, These are the Rules" – Cherie Carter-Scott, PH.D.
"Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win" – Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
"How to Win Friends and Influence People" – Dale Carnegie
"Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" – Simon Sinek
"No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline for Success in Your Life" – Brian Tracy
"Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs" – John Doerr
"Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" – James Clear
"The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman" – Takuan Soho
"The Seat of the Soul" – Gary Zukav
"Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers" - James C. Humes
"Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters" – Meg Meeker
"Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell " – Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle
"The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building" - Matt Mochary, Alex MacCaw, and Misha Talavera
"Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business" - Gino Wickman
"If Life is a Game, These are the Rules" – Cherie Carter-Scott, PH.D.
"Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win" – Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
"How to Win Friends and Influence People" – Dale Carnegie
"Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" – Simon Sinek
"No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline for Success in Your Life" – Brian Tracy
"Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs" – John Doerr
"Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" – James Clear
"The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman" – Takuan Soho
"The Seat of the Soul" – Gary Zukav
"Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers" - James C. Humes
"Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters" – Meg Meeker
"Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell " – Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle
"The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building" - Matt Mochary, Alex MacCaw, and Misha Talavera
"Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business" - Gino Wickman
Quotes to Inspire Action
Quotes often distill wisdom into a few powerful words, offering guidance and motivation when we need it most. These are some of the quotes that have inspired me to push forward, no matter the obstacles:
"Integrity is formed, not born, one decision at a time." – Jeff O’Leary
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." - John D. Rockefeller
"Whether you think you can or think you cannot, you’re right." – Henry Ford
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." – John Wooden
"An important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." – Arthur Ashe
"Success requires help. Failure can be done alone." – Simon Sinek
"Don’t go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it." – Chuck Swindoll
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu
"Integrity is formed, not born, one decision at a time." – Jeff O’Leary
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." - John D. Rockefeller
"Whether you think you can or think you cannot, you’re right." – Henry Ford
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." – John Wooden
"An important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." – Arthur Ashe
"Success requires help. Failure can be done alone." – Simon Sinek
"Don’t go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it." – Chuck Swindoll
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu