Books

As a life-long learner I see tremendous value in reading books. At any time you will find me reading at least one, but usually two or three books. I focus my attention on leadership, personal and professional development. Here are reviews of some of the books I have read and have found helpful.

I’d love to hear about the books you’ve found valuable. Please email me at matthew@pagehanify.com.

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Posted ago by Matthew

“Everything your mind can conceive, you can achieve” – Napoleon Hill Even if it is 70 years since the book Think and Grow Rich was written, it is still a highly respected and read book.  It has sold millions of …

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Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey

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Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People® Dr Stephen Covey Dr Stephen Covey is an influential management guru, whose book The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People, became a blueprint for personal development when it was published in 1990. Habit 1 …

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Left To Tell – Immaculee Ilibagiza

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The other day I saw a program with Wayne Dyer.  He was talking to a live audience on the theme of Inspiration and about some of the people who inspire him, one of them being Immaculee Ilibigiza.  Hers is a chilling, …

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Business Bibles

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I enjoy reading and getting recommendations of good business books to read.  I thought this was a useful list.  This is an article from Sean Wise.  Sean Wise is the Globe & Mail’s monthly entrepreneurship and venture capital columnist. Business …

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The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle

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The first book that started me on my current journey of self-examination and exploration is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. It’s quite a heavy book, rich with thought provoking ideas and concepts and the basis for a lot …

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Divine Guidance – Doreen Virtue

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I’m always reading books these days, which is very funny if you could listen to me talk up to the age of about 25. I used to hate reading. In fact I chose my university degree and my subjects in …

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