Book Inventory
| Title | Author | Format | Status | Rate | Source | Priority (1-7) | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principles: Life and Work | Ray Dalio | Audiobook | Read | Audible | 5 | If you’re looking for a unique perspective on how to master having meaningful work and a meaningful life, this is a great read. | |
| Atomic Habits | James Clear | Read | Barnes & Noble | 6 | Atomic Habits is for you if you’re looking to optimize your habits and in turn your life. | ||
| So Good They Can't Ignore You | Cal Newport | Read | Amazon | 7 | This book discusses how “working right trumps finding the right work” and how any work done right can lead to passion for your work. | ||
| Main Street Millionaire | Codie Sanchez | Read | Amazon | 4 | A book for those that are looking to make a difference in their communities through owning local businesses, and the operations it takes to make those businesses successful. | ||
| Good to Great | Jim Collins | eBook | To Read | Library: Libby App | 3 | What separates the business that do amazing work from those that fail? This book dives in. | |
| Steve Jobs | Walter Isaacson | eBook | To Read | Library: Libby App | 2 | A book for those looking to get into the mind of a revolutionary entrepreneur and learn from his extensive experience. | |
| The Go Giver | Bob Burg | eBook | In Progress | Library: Libby App | 1 | This book shows how giving to others will help you attract more opportunities in life and in business. |
Why These Books?
Together, these seven books were selected because they emphasize growth in both life and business. These books all dive into building meaningful work and a meaningful life, through pushing yourself to grow and do your best.
Across all of them, a common thread is that success in business and success in life are closely connected. The collection balances personal discipline with professional vision. It highlights ideas like generosity, intentional habits, and purposeful work as drivers of long-term growth. Each book offers a different perspective, but together they reflect a commitment to continuous learning and to becoming better both personally and professionally.
I chose Good to Great and Steve Jobs next because they move from personal growth to the bigger picture of what it takes to build something exceptional. Good to Great will help me understand what separates thriving organizations from those that fail, while Steve Jobs will give me an inside look at how a revolutionary entrepreneur thinks and leads.
As a student, I hope to gain guidance as I make decisions about my future career. These books will help me with choosing work that is meaningful, building habits that support success, and understanding what it takes to grow in all areas. I want to be able to make intentional career choices, and develop the skills and mindset that will help me to reach my goals.