My 2011 Reading List

Here are the 36 books I’ve read in calendar year 2011 [all books sold via affiliate link]:


[todd's note - this free download is a must-read. it identifies, once and for all, the one thing holding us all back.]


[Todd's notes -- this book from Joshua is an essential primer if you are not only considering minimalism, but wanting to better under why to do it; and enjoy this interview i did with joshua becker a while back. it is my most listened to broadcast ever...]


[Todd's notes -- one man's take on how to be remarkable. There are some good insights here...]


[Todd's notes -- this was a fun read! Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, shares some of his unique business insights. Well worth the $3]


[todd's notes -- a must-read for all PR pros and organizational social media instigators]


[todd's notes -- a fascinating look at the tech world for the last several decades; and surprised by steve jobs' interesting life, more so than i was anticipating; a scintillating look at his devotion to detail...]


[my interview with joshua]


[todd's notes -- this is why you should read this book...]


[my interview with joshua and ryan]
[todd's notes -- if you are considering experimenting with a minimalist lifestyle, this is a worthy read...]


[todd's notes -- dan dispels some myths about social media, this is worth your time...]


[todd's notes -- sam harris makes you think twice about even telling little white lies...this will change how you interact with all people...]


[todd's notes -- my least favorite of all of seth's books, but despite that, this book still makes you think differently...]


[my interview with patti]


[my interview with colin]


[todd's notes -- having my own businesses, i don't have "meetings" as described in this book; but if i did, i would subscribe to it's teachings...]


[my interview with chris]
[todd's notes -- a great read on teaching you some marketing basics - and integrating those into the modern world of marketing...]


[todd's notes - my review of derek's book]


[my interview with patty]


[my interview with carol]
[todd's notes -- if you are considering starting your own business, read carol's book first. it will force you to ask some important and necessary questions...]


[todd's notes -- if you do any sort of creative work, and you procrastinate...this is the most important book you've never read...]


[todd's notes -- this is one of the coolest books i've read all year. if you are a man, this is a MUST READ...]


[todd's notes -- this is gary's second book, and it had a lot more meat on the bone than Crush It, but i liked that book better...]


[todd note's -- sort of the companion piece to The War of Art, i'd recommend reading this book once a month...it is that mind-blowing...]


[my interview with guy]


[my review of Poke The Box]
[todd's notes -- if i was you, i'd make it a point to read this book at the beginning of each month; and of all the books by seth godin, this is my ALL-TIME fav...this book makes you get off your ass and do something...]


[my interview with hugh]
[todd's notes -- i love everything this guy does, including this book; but i loved his first book, ignore everybody, much better...]


[my interviews with amber and jay]
[todd's notes -- if you do social media for a larger organization, this book is a must-read...]


[todd's notes -- just start on page 226; that's all you need to know...]


[my interview with C.C.]
[todd's notes -- if you are a rookie at content marketing, this is a good investment of time...]


[my interview with rebel]


[todd's notes -- i'd heard all the hype about tucker's books, and although it was somewhat entertaining, i wouldn't waste your time with this...]


[todd notes -- the classic book on the value of 10,000 hours of practicing your craft -- i also listened to the audio presentation by gladwell, which i would recommend]


[my interview with braden]


[my interview with stefan]
[todd's notes -- a surprisingly good read for a book of fables. one of my 2011 favs!]

[any you want to add? please say so in the comments below!]