This list will definitely grow as I build out this blog. I will suggest books, music, movies, and other experiences that I believe will help you improve as a Minimalist Manager. I don’t necessarily endorse everything in each recommendation, but I endorse the essence of their message.

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Books

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Searching for God Knows What

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Outliers: The Story of Success

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

The Message Ministry Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language

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Music

I am a musics fanatic. Concerts are probably my favorite type of event to attend. Each of these recommendations is meaningful to me.

I And Love And You – The Avett Brothers

Chance the Rapper – Paradigm shifter

Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church

A Rush Of Blood To The Head – Coldplay, so much better back then…yes that was an old man thing to say.

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Movies

I love these films. They will make you think and feel…or maybe just laugh.

The Man Who Knew Infinity – Focus, intensity, purpose.

Good Will Hunting – My favorite movie. Self discovery.

The Dark Knight Trilogy (Batman Begins / The Dark Knight / The Dark Knight Rises) – Life on a mission, plus explosions.

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