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Charles Poliquin
3/5/2010 2:35 PM
It is a well known fact that I am a voracious reader.
Contrary to Clarke Flynn who has a pornographic memory, I have a photographic memory, so I retain a high percentage of what I read.
Students always ask me about my favorite books. As a success practice, I always ask successful people what are the top 2 most influential books they have read.
Today is my birthday, and I have been spoiled. I officially now have 31 years experience at being 18.To show my appreciation to all of you, I will save you a lot of time and money, and tell you about 5 books that will improve your quality of life.On average, I read one book a day, so there are many to choose from in the last year. I will tell you about the last top 5 books I have read, with a brief comment on each one of them.
Drive by Daniel Pink. A superb look at what motivates people. You will be surprised at how counter intuitive the data he presents. A real gem. He is at the top of my list for brain picking consultation.
The Compassionate Samurai by Brian Klemmer. A must if you want to improve your leadership skills.
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina. I love reading on how we learn. I have had my staff apply some his principles, and within hours we could see how much more students retain information. Great tool for influencers.
The Power of Less: The 6 Essential Productivity Principles That Will Change Your Life by Leo Babauta. This one was suggested to me by Tim Ferris. Great system to accomplish more by doing less, but being more focused. Really works. Since he is grain eating vegetarian marathon runner, I overlooked his health building advice…
Living Gluten-Free for Dummies by Danna Korn. Awesome tool for explaining to our clients, why and how to get off gluten. Lots of recipes. And she is funny. Makes it a fun read. Would love to have her present for the PICP.
Enjoy the growth you will reading from these authors.
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7 comment(s) so far...
Re: 5 Books That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
great thanks
best training books coach? any suggestions ?
By neil mcteggart on
3/26/2010 9:45 AM
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Re: 5 Books That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Happy Birthday Charles! Thank you so much for your reading suggestions!
By Ryan Travis on
3/25/2010 5:02 PM
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Re: 5 Books That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Happy Belated Birthday Charles!
My birthday is March 6th 1987! Its a great time of year!
I just wanted to say that I am currently completing my undergrad in Kinesiology and Psychology, and your work has always been inspirational to me!
Heres to many years of good health!
All the best!
David Jacks
By David Jacks on
3/25/2010 5:02 PM
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Re: 5 Books That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Thanks Coach! Always appreciate good book suggestions. "Learn more to earn more" Might be the best thing I learned from you.
By Mitch Shooks on
3/25/2010 5:03 PM
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Re: 5 Books That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
You read 1 book per day? Takes me a few weeks to read a book. I got some speed reading courses to attend.
By Andrew Dixon on
3/26/2010 9:45 AM
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Re: 5 Books That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Hi Charles,
Maggie and i will definitely be adding these books to our collection.
You say you read a book a day on average. very fast reading by anyone's standards. Are you just a fast reader or do you employ some special techniques for retaining information better. Eoin mentioned "photo reading" (i believe it was) whilst I was on the special considerations. I wonder is this what you use?
I have always been a slow reader so getting through more info would be a massive help for me!
All the best
Dan
By Dan Cossins on
3/26/2010 9:45 AM
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Re: 5 Books That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Dan and Andrew: A photo reading course is a great investment.
Neil: "The Development of Physical Strength" by Antony Ditillo is a great read.
By Charles Poliquin on
3/26/2010 9:48 AM
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