{"id":2345,"date":"2025-01-25T00:15:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T04:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidbrownonline.com\/?page_id=2345"},"modified":"2025-01-25T00:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T04:15:34","slug":"reading-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davidbrownonline.com\/index.php\/reading-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/davidbrownonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28a333ea-e677-4db8-b769-be7f95c2b5e4.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;Abhaya Libre||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Newsreader|||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#666b4e&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;off|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Josefin Sans|700||on|||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;80px&#8221; header_letter_spacing=&#8221;0.05em&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Josefin Sans|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; text_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Reading list<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ffffff;\">Learn. 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This book builds on the principles of Extreme Ownership, offering real-world lessons on finding equilibrium as a leader in challenging situations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead&#8221;<\/strong> by Jim Mattis<br \/><em>Jim Mattis shares timeless leadership lessons drawn from his storied military career. It\u2019s an inspiring reminder of the power of preparation, discipline, and unwavering commitment to those you lead.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action&#8221;<\/strong> by Simon Sinek<br \/><em>Why do some leaders inspire action while others simply lead? Sinek explores how identifying and communicating your &#8220;why&#8221; can unlock purpose-driven leadership and long-term impact.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap&#8230; and Others Don\u2019t&#8221;<\/strong> by Jim Collins<br \/><em>What separates great organizations from good ones? This business classic offers timeless lessons on leadership, discipline, and building teams that achieve sustained success.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life&#8230; And Maybe the World&#8221;<\/strong> by Admiral William H. McRaven<br \/><em>This book distills life lessons from the Navy SEALs into actionable steps for building resilience and discipline. It\u2019s a quick yet powerful reminder that success begins with the small things.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Steal Like an Artist&#8221;<\/strong> by Austin Kleon<br \/><em>Creativity is less about originality and more about finding inspiration in the world around you. This book helps you see how borrowing ideas and making them your own can lead to powerful outcomes in leadership and life.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Philosophy and Mindset<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Meditations&#8221;<\/strong> by Marcus Aurelius<br \/><em>This ancient work by a Roman emperor offers profound reflections on discipline, leadership, and staying grounded amidst chaos. It\u2019s a timeless manual for anyone seeking to lead with wisdom and integrity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;The Obstacle Is the Way&#8221;<\/strong> by Ryan Holiday<br \/><em>Challenges are not roadblocks\u2014they are opportunities. This modern take on Stoicism shows how reframing obstacles can help us persevere and grow stronger in the face of adversity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Ego Is the Enemy&#8221;<\/strong> by Ryan Holiday<br \/><em>Ego often stands between us and our goals. 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