I often gratefully refer to books that have impacted my mindset, business, and writing craft. The purpose of this page is to list them by category in hopes of sending a little love their way.
(Disclaimer: These links go to Amazon, and I make a small commission if you buy, but I also encourage you to support your favorite bookstore or to buy directly from the author).
My favorite books on habits, mindset, and overcoming resistance:
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
The One Thing, by Gary Keller
The War of Art and Do the Work, by Steven Pressfield
What to say when you talk to yourself, by Dr. Shad
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert
Grit, by Angela Duckworth
My favorite books on running a profitable business
Note: please also see the extensive bibliography of sources in my forthcoming book, Creative Insecurity, which is co-authored with James M. Sweeney.
The Dip, by Seth Godin
Getting Things Done, by David Allen
Profit First: Transform your Business From a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, by Mike Michalowicz
The whole classic series by Jim Collins:
Top favorite books on writing and storytelling:
To check out my top favorite books on writing (craft) check out this page: