By Valentine's Day, most people have abandoned their goals for the new year, falling back into old habits and old patterns.
For me, every January I set the same goal. I want to grow as a leader and the best way for me to grow is to read as many books as possible. So every January 1, I set a personal goal to read 36 books in one year. (Not counting the Bible!)
Honestly, I have yet to reach my goal of 36. I've made as many as 18-20. I don't get frustrated, I just keep reading. After all it's only a goal.
2015 has been no different. In January I set a goal to read 36 books. As of March, I am ahead of where I should be. Not bragging just making my goal public for accountability.
I often get calls or messages from different people asking what book I recommend for them to read.
I decided maybe I should just share what I've read so far in 2015.
Here's my list of books I've read so far this year. I'll try to make another post like this later in the year for a fresh update.
2015 Books I've Read This Year:
1. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 - Phillip Keller
2. God is Closer Than You Think - John Ortberg
3. The Prodigal God - Timothy Keller
4. The Shaping of Things to Come - Michael Frost & Alan Hirsch
5. Not Your Parents Offering Plate - J. Clif Christopher
6. When Work & Family Collide - Andy Stanley
7. The Grave Robber - Mark Batterson
8. The Pursuit of God - A.W. Tozer
9. The Darkside of Leadership - Gary McIntosh & Samiel Rima
10. Who Moved My Cheese? Spencer Johnson,M.D.
11. There’s a Miracle in Your House - Tommy Barnett
These have all been great books. The hardest read so far has been "The Shaping of Things to Come."
My favorite so far this year is "Who Moved My Cheese." I read this book about 10-12 years ago. After reading it again, I bought copies for all of my leadership team.
I challenge you, pick up one of these books or any book of your choosing and start reading.
One of my mentors always says, "You gotta Grow!"
Growth is not an option! So start reading and start growing.
