I like reading, learning in fact. Books, blogs, podcasts, courses, discussions. If I can learn something, I’m interested.
In our goals for 2008 we’ve both got down to read a book a month. Jenny isn’t doing too well but once she gets hold of Audio Books I reckon she’ll be away.
So far I’ve read the following titles this year:
- The way of the wild heart by John Eldredge
- Talent is Never Enough by John Maxwell
- The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck
And I’m half way through Playing for Pizza by John Grisham (my first Audio Book). Next to my bed is Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso which I am yet to start.
Books on my list for the rest of the year are (most of which are in my drawer ready):
- History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
- God at Work by Ken Costa
- Money, Sex and Power by Richard Foster
- 360 Degree Leader by John Maxwell
- Fit to Be Tied by BIll Hybels
I’m sure some others will make it onto the list before 2009 arrives.
So when do I read? Mostly late at night, especially if Jenny turns in early. Otherwise holidays are great reading opportunities, I read most of The Road Less Travelled in Switzerland this Easter. The odd hour at a weekend makes a nice break from work. I’ve tried hard to get through good meaty books which make me think, otherwise the only things I am reading about are technical bits and bobs, which in the grand scheme of things are of no great consequence and within 6 months will probably be old news anyway.
Pick up a book, read a magazine, listen to talk – do something that makes you think. And learn, keep learning. That’s my approach to life. There’s so much out there to discover!
