BrainFood

THE RIGHT STUFF FOR NURTURING YOUR THOUGHTS

The objective of this page is to share with the community links to books, websites, etc. which will nurture your brain and help you in the exploration process of finding your passion, increasing your possibilities, identifying a meaningful purpose, and designing your business…

HOW TO USE THIS PAGE

• We highlight the importance for focusing more on the questions then the answers (books) presented on this page… the universe of knowledge is too extensive to be covered in this one little page… but it will help you find your way more effectively…
• Moreover, you will have to practice coming up with good research questions yourselves… it is very likely that somebody else in the world had the same question and researched the answers…
• Finally, we recommend you to explore the web for the key-words that seem interesting for you… Look for the authors ressources online… check out videos on youtube, check the google books archive, etc. You will find a lot of useful and inspiring material for free… and when you like the stuff and it is helpful, then please don’t forget to purchase a book that is in your reach… this is a sign of respect for the hardworking people who have taken on the challenge to solve your doubts…
• This list will be complemented as new insights and sources emerge from the community… Thank you in advance for sharing your ideas…

0. THE BASICS

• Edward de Bono (2010). Think before its too late. (web)
• M. Neile Browne (2009). Asking the Right Questions – A guide to Critical Thinking. (web)
• Tony Buzan (1993). Speed Reading (web)
• Tony Buzan (2006). How to MindMap (web)
• Dan Roam (2008). The Back of the Napkin (web)

1. HOW TO FIND MY PASSION?

 

• Walt F.J. Goodridge (2011). Living True to Your Self: Reclaim Your Power, Break Free, Create the Life of your Dreams.  (web)
• Richard St. John (2005) From 8 to Great. (web)
• Sir Ken Robinson (2010) The Element. (web)
• Walt F.J. Goodridge (2004). Turn your Passion into Profits. (web)

 

2. HOW CAN I INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY FOR INCREASING MY FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND DOING WHAT I LOVE?

• Marty Neumeier (2012). Metaskills – Five Talents for the Robotic Age (web)
• Napoleon Hill (1937). Think and Grow Rich. (web)
• Viktor Frankl (19xx). Mans search for Meaning. (web)
• Jim Rohn (1990). Challenge to Succeed (Audio CD | web)
• Benjamin Zander (2008). The Art of Possibility. (web)
• Napoleon Hill & Clement Stone (1960). Success through a Positive Mental Attitude. (web)
• Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. (web)
• Barbara Sheer (2006). Refuse to Choose. (web)
• Malcom Gladwell (2005). Blink. (web)
• Malcom Gladwell (2008). Outliers. (web)
• Steven Pressfield (2011). Do The Work. (web)
• Steven Pressfield (2010). The War of Art. (web)
• Seth Godin (2010). The Dip. (web)

3. WHY AND HOW CAN I FIND THE FOCUS FOR SERVING OUR SOCIETY AND DIRECTING MY TALENTS AND KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS A MEANINGFUL PURPOSE?

• Tad Waddington (2007) Lasting Contribution. (web)
• Napoleon Hill (1937). Think and Grow Rich. (web)
• Tony Ulwick (2005). What Customers Want. (web)
• Tim Ferris (2010). The 4-hour body. (web)

4. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO DESIGN A COMPETITIVE AND PROFITABLE BUSINESS OR BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT?

• George S. Clason (1926). The Richest Man in Babylon. (web)
• Tim Ferriss (2009). The 4-hour workweek. (web)
• Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter (2000). Rich Dad, Poor Dad.
• Robert Kiyosaki. The Cashflow Quadrant. (web)
• Barbara Sheer (2006). Refuse to Choose. (web)
• Walt F.J. Goodrich (2004). Turn your Passion into Profits. (web)
• Seth Godin (2002). Purple Cow. (web)
• Alexander Osterwalder (2009). Business Model Generation. (web)
• Tim Clark (2012). BusinessModel YOU. (not published yet)