What’s on your best books list?
Many people are so caught up in the news of the day that they miss out on the great treasure within. There are many things that can influence someone, be it the news, commercials or even other people. The best way to be influenced is by choosing how we want to be influenced. How many people do you know who can still quote lines from The Godfather? There’s an old saying that if you don’t take control of your own mind, someone else will. There are many ways to take control of your mind, and one of the most enjoyable is by reading a good book.
If you want to know more about a person, ask what books they read. That’s one of the best ways to find out what makes a person tick, how he thinks, what’s on his mind. If I see someone who is very successful, that is, happy and healthy, I want to know what books they read. I once met a person who looked much younger than her age. He told me that he practices yoga and eats good food. She recommended a book to me, The China Study. I bought the book and read it and I’m so glad I did. She confirmed many things that she knew, and now I know for sure and why. It’s always a treat when I can get a book recommendation to read.
Now I will state the obvious. If you want to be healthy, read a book on nutrition and exercise. If you want to be financially independent, read books on finances and how others became that way. If you want to be better at sports, read sports books. If you want to know more about what’s going on in the world or about the lives of the famous and not so famous, there are plenty of books to choose from. Some books you can read over and over again. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill comes to mind.
The Bible says that you can be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2. We have the power each day to shape our thoughts, if we choose to. What is on your list of best books? What books have you read in the last year and how have they affected you? Would you recommend any of these books to other people? Are they keepers to read again one day, or do you give them away? Is there a skill or knowledge that you would like to have or learn? What books would you like to read this coming year? Do you read all the same types of books, or do you read books on a variety of topics? Is there someone you would like to learn more about? Believe it or not, you can learn more about Donald Trump by reading some of the many biographies about him. I have read many books about him and therefore I know that he will be an outstanding president. I wonder what’s on his best books list.