My favorite non-fiction books
The ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
There are only a few books that I would say were “life-changing” when I read them. This is one of them.
I love Comer’s writing style. He turns complex topics into easy-to-read books. This book is a prime example of that. The way he speaks about the life of Jesus. How he lived his life, how he didn’t rush. It’s so incredibly counter-cultural.
The world tells you “More, More, More” and “Faster, Faster, Faster.” This is a book that speaks volumes in the simple terms that everyone can digest and understand.
It is a fascinating read for everyone and a life-changing one if you begin to pick up on the minor aspects of the content, following what is truly important in life.
A million miles in a thousand years - Donald Miller
This book has some potential for recency bias, but the message is hugely impactful.
If someone asked you to tell your life as a story, would people want to listen to that story?
There are days I would like to answer “yes” to this, but realistically, I spend too much time in my basement on my computer doing things that I believe are important (some of them are!)
… but what if I’m missing out on the fun? We get one chance at this life; why wouldn’t we make it one to remember? Why wouldn’t we want to have an impact on those around us when people said, “Wow, that was fun. Can you believe that ____ ?”
What if your kids asked to play, and instead, you chose to answer one more email instead of doing an Ultimate Game Night? Emails aren’t bad (I’m hoping a few of you who read this drop me an email), but life is real and short. Go live a life with a story that is worth telling.
Shoe Dog - Phil Knight
This book is my favorite autobiography/biography of all time.
Phil Knight, the creator of Nike. Yes, that Nike, the one that you are probably wearing three articles of clothing right now, wrote a book about how Nike started. This is a must-read for anyone who likes books about entrepreneurship or business.
Spoiler (but it’s not really, because you know Nike makes it, and Phil is a billionaire): the Nike ride is wild. Over and over again, he tells the story of how Nike should have gone under. As someone who has founded a company or two, it is incredibly comforting to know that even the best hit obstacles repeatedly.