What was the last book you read?
Every quarter, I give you my list of the top 12 book recommendations specifically of the ones I have recently read. I try to read at least one book per week, so I am always taking recommendations! In the #CJJblog this week I give you my list for October 2026. What does your favorite books list look like?
1) Leadership Lessons From the Pub by: Irwine Nugent. The author shares the leadership lessons he learned from his Dad who ran a Pub in Ireland.
2) The Content Diet by: Matthew Kelly. The author shares the importance of feeding your mind with great content. He also issues a 90 day challenge!
3) The Law of Passion by: Karen Putz. The author shares the importance of finding your passions and implementing them into your life.
4) Well Driven Life: Discover Your Purpose by: James Bonds. The author shares great insights on how to discover your purpose and the importance it has on your life.
5) Self Hypnosis for Professionals by: Glenn Balch. The author shares research and techniques to implement breathing exercises as well as different meditation practices into your daily life.
6) The Fighter’s Formula by: Clifford Starks. The author shares great stories and insights on how you can develop perseverance in your life.
7) Beyond Your Ownership by: Bob Whalen and Jamie Dykstra. Bob Whalen is the CEO of HB Global. He shares great ideas and stories on how to empower your people to scale your business.
8) On Fire by: John O’Leary. The author shares his compelling story on how he overcame a household gasoline explosion accident that burned over 90% of his body to inspire people with his powerful messages and outlook on life.
9) The Price of Becoming by Ryan Hawk. Ryan is the host of the great podcast The Learning Leader Show. He shares wonderful ideas and compelling stories on how to take charge of your life.
10) Book Marketing on a Budget by: Kevin Hall. The author shares terrific ideas on how to promote and sell copies of your book on a shoestring budget.
11) The Chosen Ones by: Tony Meale. The author shares the amazing story of the Ohio High School Basketball team who defeated LeBron James’s St. Vincent-St. Mary’s team in the state championship game during LeBron’s junior year.
12) The Carpenter by: Jon Gordon. This fictional story shares terrific life principles to implement into running a business that people want to do work with.
Did You Know? Coach recently had the pleasure of having lunch with retired High School basketball coach, Steve Galley and his wife, Stephanie while they were in town visiting from their home in Utah (see picture below). Coach has also been a guest on Steve’s podcast.
Life Tip #30: Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.
