A room without books is like a body without a soul!!

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”

Friends,
The power of reading can never be understated, even now you are reading my words. The words you write can change someone's life. Words have power.
The great Marcus Tullius Cicero once said: “A room without books is like a body without a soul.”

A statement I very much agree with. I failed at school, as a Combat Medic I would read at every opportunity. Books turned my life around, and they can do for others too!

Behold my nightstand as guarded by 'Cuds' my travel companion.

“So many books, so little time.” or so Frank Zappa would say. I wish that I could absorb all of those books in an instance!

For now, I want to recommend a few books for you.

Failure is Not an option by Gene Kranz,

This chronicles America's early Space Program and how Kranz was involved with in Project Mercury and even Apollo 13. A good account of how to manage, and deal with complex situations. I recommend this for anyone involved with management or start ups. It's not a management book but gives an account of how to deal with life when STHF

"How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

Yes, I know, it sounds like a joke. But if you have difficulties with people, work in STEM, or just want to improve your career prospects then get this book and read it cover to cover several times! Take notes and implement your findings!
Your success is linked to how you interact with others! I also recommend a book called Working With Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Daniel's book expands on many of Dale's concepts and is essential for anyone who works in Leadership / Management positions.

Lend Me Your Ears by Professor Max Atkinson.

Basically, this book is for anyone who wants to give talks, who has to give reports, and/or wants to improve their public speaking skills.
Like any skills you need to learn the basics, sadly, most don't know the basics when it comes to public speaking, many teachers/Professors are crap at public speaking. This book will give you the skills to give professional and effective Public Talks. Like any skill, you need to take notes and practice.

And finally, *Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.

Not a "cover to cover" type of book but a book about life, thoughts from an ancient Roman emperor. I recommend this to anyone, especially those who are confused about life. Read it in small doses and think upon its lessons. I read this book as an 18 year old Soldier... Half of my lifetime ago :/ and I still have a copy of the book on my nightstand. Essential reading for anyone.

So there you have it, the essential non-technical books that I recommend for you.

If you like the 'Plant' behind Cuds, then feel free to read my post about it here:

Growing a "Ginkgo Biloba" Tree: Week 1
https://steemit.com/nature/@epicdave/growing-a-ginkgo-biloba-tree-week-1-ozihjqns

However, the question that I have for you is what are you reading just now?

Also, what books do you recommend for others to read?

Let us know in the comments

Take care,

@epicdave

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