Start 2024 off right by learning from others.

As the New Year approaches, most of us are making plans and goals for the things we want to accomplish for the upcoming year. On my own list every year is to read more books. As with any goal, it is only dream without a plan to accomplish it.

How I did It

• I set the goal to read at least one book per month on average.
• I chose my books.
• I counted and calculated all the pages and then divided that by 12.
• For the books I had chosen, I needed to read about 9 pages per day.

With a simple, achievable target of 9 pages per day I was ready to go. I knew exactly how much I needed to read each to hit my goal.

By the end of the year I had exceeded my goal! I read 15 physical books, (2 were small), 1 Kindle book, and I listened to another 8 audio books on Audible! All this along with doing my daily bible readings as well.

Like any goal, you need a plan in place to hit it. You also need to make sure you’re reading books that interest you. If you find yourself bored in a book you had originally chosen, put it away and move on to something better. Don’t waste your time on things you don’t find enjoyment or learning in.

Here are 12 of my personal suggestions for you to read this year.

Business and Leadership

• The 360 Degree Leader – John Maxwell
• Getting Naked – Patrick Lencioni
• How I Built This – Guy Raz
• Show Your Work – Austin Kleon
• Two Week’s Notice – Amy Porterfield
• Leading an Inspired Life – Jim Rohn

Faith and Christian Living

• Catching Contentment – Liz Carter
• The Man in the Mirror – Patrick Morely
• Nearing Home – Billy Graham

Ministry Books

• Metachurch – Dave Adamson
• The Tangible Kingdom – Hugh Halter
• Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus – Nabeel Qureshi

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For some of us, reading is a chore. But I do it because I know leaders read. We are always seeking to learn. So, whether you listen or read physical books, I hope this short post helps you in your endeavors to get better this year.

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