5 Must Read Books in 2020

Books are plentiful.  Everybody is writing one these days.  But, every once in a while something comes along that really separates itself from the crowd and can make a real different in your life and success.  If you are looking for a book that will not only educate, but also enlighten you and help you to truly think in new ways, I suggest reading one or all of these 5 books in 2020.

1.)  Redefine Impossible by James Lawrence

James is also know as the Iron Cowboy because, well he is seemingly tougher than iron.  James was the guy who came up with the crazy idea of doing 50 full Ironman Triathlons, in 50 states, in 50 days.  And he did.  As a frame of reference, a full Ironman is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, followed by a marathon.  Could you imagine doing 50 back to back and traveling every night across the country doing them on 5-6 hours sleep?  James book tells the story, but more importantly shares deeply everything he went through internally and externally to reach this goal.  It will make think much bigger about what is possible for you.

2.)  The Volunteer by Jack Fairweather

What could be crazier than being a lone wolf fighter against the Nazi army at it's fiercest?  Volunteering to go into Auschwitz death camp to try and bring it down from the inside.   That is exactly what Witold Pilecki volunteered to do in 1940 years before the camp was liberated.  He spent 2.5 years in the camp before his escape.  This books shows us what the human spirit is capable of at it's best (and worst).  It is painstakingly researched and real.  This is true hero story.  Warning:  It does not sugarcoat what happened in Auschwitz, so be prepare to get a full view of the atrocities.

3.)  Innovation on Tap by Eric B. Schultz

I had Eric on the show and really enjoyed my time with him.  I enjoyed his book just as much as it explores and shares some of the greatest entrepreneur stories of U.S. history and brings them to life in the setting of the entrepreneurs sitting at a bar swapping their stories together.  It is a great, inspirational read that will help you to think in more innovative ways.

4.)  Everybody Always by Bob Goff

If you think you know what love is, I challenge you to read this book and learn from the adventures of Bob Goff.  He truly is an amazing individual and has more in his life than most people can dream of - all in the name of goodness and love.  This book will help you understand the true contribution that is possible for you to make in this world and after reading, you'll have no choice but to get started doing it.

5.)  Augmented by Brett King

Brett was also a guest on the show and his work as a futurist and in the technology space, especially in the new age of banking is profiled all over the world.  In Augmented, Brett shows what the future looks like with the technologies being created today.  He also shows you how you can take advantage and set yourself and business up to prosper in the rapidly changing world over the next decade.  You'll be amazed at what is possible and already being done in this world.