I’ve read 37 books, 7 of which are re-reads. Something I want to do more often.
My reading time (like my life) is limited, so I might as well reread and deepen my understanding of books that have impacted me, rather than jumping on the first new ones. (5 Things I learned from setting up a countdown to my life on my phone.)
The 8 books that impacted me the most in 2022. Here is my 2022 list. (in no particular order)
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1-Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith (summary here)
The book where I learned and understood how to use active questions.
For what purpose?
Change any behavior I want to improve (don’t tell me you have any 😀) in less than 3 minutes a day.
It looks easy on paper and it is.
The hard part is to keep it going.
But the magic happens (as usual) for those who go the distance.
2-Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller (summary here)
Finding meaning in life.
Consciously or unconsciously we all want to do it.
Stories have fascinated us for centuries.
We spend (too) much time watching or reading other people’s stories.
But why not use their power in our lives?
This is what the author proposes.
He accompanies us step by step to write our story. The one where we play less often the victim, or the villain, and where we seek to become the hero or the guide.
3-Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl (re-read)
No one but you can find the meaning you want to give to your life.
The author reminds us that even in the worst of times, we (still) have a choice.
A lesson in courage that helps us get through the difficulties of our daily lives.
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
4-The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler
This book offered me an approach in line with my values to develop my new coaching business.
How do I do it?
Giving it my all without expecting anything in return, one conversation at a time with people I like (the magic of word of mouth works on its own)
This approach goes hand in hand with financial independence. I can afford to give a lot for free without worrying (too much) about cash. Financial Independence. I’m Retiring From Corporate Life At 46.
The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler
5-Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang
We often learn to play it safe.
But the opportunities, the unbelievable, the unplanned come from the little grain of madness.
The one that pushes us to take risks and face possible rejections. (How to manage your fear? Expose yourself often to controlled risks.)
The author has embarked on a series of challenges, he braves the rejections. We see him building a confidence that opens the door to a life full of opportunities.
A story that reminds us that our growth lies on the other side of what we fear.
6-Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins (summary here re-read)
I’ve read this book several times in the last 20 years.
And every time I read it, I got something new.
It’s Tony’s best work in my opinion.
A guide to change.
The chapter on pain and pleasure has helped me create change in my life and the lives of many of my clients.
7-How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen (summary here)
Life and business (often) use the same principles
And even if we master the business ones (like real pros), we are (frequently) amateurs on the personal side.
The author helps us bring the two together brilliantly and make sure that we treat our personal life with as much implication as our professional life.
8-What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith (summary here re-read)
A book I first read in 2013.
At the time I was managing a €10m revenue scope as a department director.
In the following years, I was promoted to different senior leadership positions and multiplied the size of the perimeter under my responsibility by 10 (P&L of 100 m€ of revenue).
And this book contributed to that.
How?
By helping me to stop behaviors that were no longer serving me.
Peter Drucker said “Half the leaders I have met don’t need to learn what to do. They need to learn what to stop.”
And that’s what Marshall focuses on. He reveals 20 habits to break to reach our next level of success.
The method convinced me so much that I chose to get certified in Marshall’s executive coaching. It’s my turn to give back and help successful leaders to become even better.
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Dear Dror, I discovered your blog via MustachianPost.
Very interesting top 2022 books. I just know 2 of those authors, in particular Marshall Goldsmith.
Have you ever checked the interview he gave to the Knowledge Project podcast “Lessons from a life of leadership”?
My top 4 take-aways and a borrowed quote:
“Three words that kill a conversation: NO, BUT, HOWEVER.”
“We all need help. How many Top 10 tennis player have a coach?… 10.”
“Set the bar low, meet the bar, raise the bar.”
“Every decision in life is made by the person that has the power to make that decision. Make peace with that.”
Peter Druker quoted by Marshall Goldsmith
“Our mission in life is to make a positive difference; not to prove we are right ot how smart we are.”
I’ll keep digging into your blog… Best wishes, tiago
Hello Tiago,
Thanks for your feedback.
Yes I heard this podcast and I liked it a lot.
By the way you summarized the best points here.
See you soon on the blog 🙂