Resolutions? I don't do them. I believe that personal improvement, goal-setting, setting down vision are all ongoing aspects of daily life. Reviewing your progress is a regularly scheduled event.
So my goals for the next year are to keep improving, and to follow the vision.
I am a big-time book guy. Weekly library goer and Amazon.com addict. (I admit I have a problem.)
If you have access to a good library system, the audio book selection is staggering. I don't have anywhere near enough room on my ipod to carry all the audio books I have. This blog entry will describe some of my favorites.
Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich (look for the version for the 21st Century) This is the classic study of what it takes to be successful. The 21st Century version adds some great insight gleaned from the wealth of contemporary millionaires. There's a link on the left of the blog to download a free PDF copy of the original version, formatted by yours truly. 'nuf said.
Awaken the Giant Within, by Anthony Robbins. I am a huge fan of Mr. Robbins. (In the interest of full-disclosure, he's one of the two people recommended here with whom I have an affiliate arrangement, so click on the link and buy stuff! Click Here) His enthusiasm and excitement are contagious, and his approach to self-improvement is real. There are a bunch of audio books from Tony Robbins available, too. Get thee to a library!
Brian Tracy -- Master Strategies for Higher Achievement: Set Your Goals and Reach Them - Fast!
If you have a chance to read anything or listen to anything by Brian Tracy, do it. Although a lot of his specific works are tailored to sales, the general principles he espouses are guaranteed to make your life better. It's all about becoming a better human being.Mark Victor Hansen -- Dreams Don't Have Deadlines: Living Your Dream Life, No Matter What Your Age
. Yeah, he's one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul guys. I love this audio book. Being one of those baby-boomers, it is inspiring to hear his joyous stories of folks a lot older than I who have dreamed big and achieved those dreams.Jack Canfield -- The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
. Yep, the other Chicken Soup guy. The audio book is an abridged version, but still worth a listen. Use that car for what Zig Ziglar calls your "university on wheels." by listening to positive, uplifting ideas.Zig Ziglar -- Goals : Setting And Achieving Them On Schedule
. Again, this is an abridged audio book. Zig is also known for his focus on sales, but he is one motivating guy.Dale Carnegie -- How to Win Friends & Influence People
. There is a great unabridged CD version of this available. If you haven't read this, please give the CDs a listen. I don't think anyone has improved on this.Dr. Wayne W. Dyer The Power Of Intention - Learning To Co-create Your World Your Way
This may be a little new-agey for some folks, but this audio book is the one that turned me on to the potential for my ipod to be a life-transforming device instead of just a jukebox. (Though I still love to listen to tunes, too.) This is one of those that made me go out and buy the book, just to read it at my pace and have as a reference. I haven't found this on CD, but Audible has a great download of it available.Dr. Joe Rubino -- The Self Esteem Book, and 10 Weeks to Network Marketing Success. (Two separate publications, BTW.) Dr. Joe is the other guy here with whom I have an affiliate relationship, and the reason is simple: I think the guy is a genius. He is a Network Marketing millionaire and the CEO of the Center for Personal Reinvention. Self-Esteem issues are at the root of so many of our worst problems. I cannot recommend his work highly enough.
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