“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” — Charlie “Tremendous” Jones
Books are more than just pages bound together—they’re gateways to new perspectives, skills, and possibilities. Each book on this list has shaped my thinking and contributed to both personal and professional growth. I’ve curated these selections to help you navigate your own journey of continuous learning and development. You’ll probably find some great takeaways and some parts that don’t relate to you, but that’s the beauty of reading and being open to the adventures of the page.
Personal Development
- The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- High Performance Habits by Brendon Buchard
- The Power of One More by Ed Mylett
- Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkenman
- The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
Business & Sales
- Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount
- The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
- Selling from the Heart by Larry Levine
- Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cordone
- Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
- 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan
- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
- Scripts by Nick Murray
Financial Wisdom
- Die with Zero by Bill Perkins
- The One Page Financial Plan by Carl Richards
- Money Isn’t the Problem, You Are by Gary Douglas and Dain Heer
- Killing Sacred Cows by Garrett Gunderson
Leadership & Success
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- More Than a Season by Dayton Moore
- All It Takes is a Goal by Jon Acuff
- The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington
- Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, and Turn Excuses into Results by Cy Wakeman
Relationship Building
- Giftology by John Ruhlin
- The Power of Human Connection by Kody Bateman
- Promptings by Kody Bateman
- Give and Take by Adam Grant
- Sharpen by Dan Cooper and Drew Hiss
- Authentic Relating: A Guide to Rich, Meaningful, Nourishing Relationships by Ryel Kestano
Kansas City Authors
- Reflections at The Crossroads – A Personal Journey of Ambition and Authenticity by Ken Bramble
- You Might be an Asshole…But It Might Not Be Your Fault by Dr. Katie Ervin
- Closing the Trust Gap: Taking Action on What Matters Most by Cory Scheer
- The Purposeful Growth Revolution by Mark Mears
For Advisors
- Succession Planning for Financial Advisors – Building an Enduring Business by David Grau Sr.
- Scripts by Nick Murray
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