Reading list for Jan-2012

The Myth of the Garage: And Other Minor Surprises

This a collection of the best columns written by celebrated authors - the Heath brothers for the Fast Company magazine. In Myth, the Heath brothers tackle some of the most (and least) important issues in the modern business world:
• Why you should never buy another mutual fund (“The Horror of Mutual Funds”)
• Why your gut may be more ethical than your brain (“In Defense of Feelings”)
• How to communicate with numbers in a way that changes decisions (“The Gripping Statistic”)
• Why the “Next Big Thing” often isn’t (“The Future Fails Again”)
• Why you may someday pay $300 for a pair of socks (“The Inevitability of $300 Socks”)

... and some more. Promises to be a very entertaining and insightful read. You can get your free copy (iTunes/Kindle/Nook/PDF) here.


Tom Peters Business School in a Box
The Tom Peters Business School in a Box helps you develop management expertise and try out business strategies without the risks of real-world failure. In this innovative simulation, you and a group of friends/colleagues gather at home or at work. You each play the role of a key executive and together face a major business challenge. You think... argue... negotiate... make critical decisions, then analyze the results and evaluate your performance. Executives, managers, front-line workers, entrepreneurs and students who have used this simulation all agree: they learn--about business and about themselves--as they never have before


Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living your Dreams
I have become a big fan of Mike Dooley after reading his Notes from the Universe. Mike Dooley argues manifesting the magnificence of our dreams isn’t about hard work, but rather about belief and expectation. These principles transcend belief, realizing the truth about our human nature.




Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life
Now considered a classic, Creative Visualization teaches readers how to use their imaginations to manifest their deepest desires. In a straight-talking narrative, Shakti Gawain uses the first part to cover the basics, with chapters such as "How to Visualize," "Affirmations," and "Creative Visualization Only Works for the Good." Once she shows readers how visualization actually works, Gawain moves on to loftier discussions, such as "Contacting Your Higher Self," "Meeting Your Guide," "Setting Goals," and "Treasure Maps."