Giving Thanks to the Amazing Authors That Impacted Me in 2020
2020 is a year like no other. Due to the circumstances, I’ve had more time to read than any other year of my life. As a result, one of the things I’m most thankful for this Thanksgiving are the amazing authors I was fortunate to discover this year.
Each of these books below had a tremendous impact on my perspective and personal growth, as well as helped me make the most of my time social distancing. To each of the authors below, thank you.
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
by Paul Tough
Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why
by Paul Tough
Psyched to Win
by Robert M. Nideffer
Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance
by Jean M Williams
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
by William Kamkwamba
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
by Anders Ericsson
The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates
by Wes Moore
Applying Sport Psychology: Four Perspectives
by Jim Taylor, Gregory Wilson
Developing Talent In Young People
by Dr. Benjamin Bloom
Body Mind Mastery: Training For Sport and Life
by Dan Millman
The Laws of Spirit: A Tale of Transformation
by Dan Millman
The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist’s Journey from Helplessness to Optimism
by Martin E. P. Seligman
Logical Chess: Move By Move: Every Move Explained New Algebraic Edition
by Irving Chernev
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness
by Rick Hanson, Ph.D
The Wu-Tang Manual
by The RZA
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
by Trevor Noah
Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation
by Edward L. Deci
The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life
by William Damon
It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life
by Trevor Moawad
Leadership in Turbulent Times
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
The Leadership Playbook
By Tony Coaxum