Top 8 Books that have influenced my success in life and business and why they are important:

1. Og Mandino: The Greatest Salesman in the World. Hands down, if you follow the principles in this book the world is your oyster. Why? Because the scrolls represent the backbone to any interaction in life and business in general. Read it everyday.

2.Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson. This book is rich with wisdom from experience. There are lessons here for the young to the old. It represents an analogy of successful thinking.

3.Secrets of the Millionaire Mind™, T. Harv Eke. Actionable book that presents material that can be easily applied to your life.

4. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey. Great book for those with a passion for developing new habits and learning their own strengths and weaknesses.

5. Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons, by Seymour Shulich. A Canadian classic, bred from success. Learn from the financial guru himself, how to make key decisions and manage your financial future.

6. The Tipping Point: how little things can make a big difference, by Malcolm Gladwell. Fuses key insights into an interesting look at contemporary society and how ideas are spread.

7. Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell. Another must read from Gladwell. If you want to understand whyand idea is successfull and why it spreads, read these books.

8. Good to Great, by Jim Collins. Understanding why some business' make millions and why others do not is an important lesson for anyone wishing to be succesfull. This book was part of my optional reading in my HR class. This book is a big deal, if only the Lehmen Brothers could have read this book.

Please leave comments or suggestions. As well, any comments on books that have influenced you would be great. Cheers.