The Martha Rules by Martha Stewart

 I'm the wrong person to ask about this book since I happen to love Martha Stewart but I really enjoyed it. I only got to read half of it before it had to go back to the library but the resounding question I have now is, "What is my passion?" If I'm supposed to find that thing that's me, that will be part of my life's work, how do I transition that into a business? I think about the "things" I am most excited about and most of them are baked goods or home decor. I feel like I'm far from an actual business opportunity or experience but I appreciate Martha's push to ask myself, "What is my passion, what is worth fighting for?" I'm inclined to say it's selling pretty cupcakes or something but in actuality, it's probably more of a cause or a value than a business venture- impacting the world through well thought out, passionate, careful plans and plain old hard work.

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The Power Based Life by Mike Flynt

I received a free copy of The Power Based Life by Mike Flynt from BookSneeze a while ago and never got to reading it (Christmas time, getting over Christmas time, hand surgery, everyone with the flu and bronchitis, you know the drill). I finally got around to it and can't wait to share this book. Written with an encouraging and inspiring voice, the author shares personal experiences, scriptures, and various stories that will uplift and inspire. Every time I set the book down I felt encouraged to take charge of my life- to control what I can, to have a better attitude about what I can't, and to realize my will and drive extends much further than I previously thought. I'm going to try to convince my (non-reading) brother to give this a try- I think he would love the sports analogies (and the encouragement!)