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title: My Required Reading List
description: Here is a list of books that I feel are important for everyone to read
date: 2021-03-15
tags: Books, Audiobooks
source: https://brianchildress.co/blog/required-reading
---

# My Required Reading List

Growing up I wasn't much of a reader. My reading habits consisted mostly of skimming through [Cliff Notes](https://www.cliffsnotes.com/) the week before an assignment was due, hoping (🙏) I would absorb enough information for a passing grade on the book report. 

Since really discovering audiobooks and the power to speed up the audio, I have been consuming books at an incredible rate. My goal is to consume an average of a book/week. Here are some books that I feel are required reading for anyone looking to expand their knowledge, understand their thoughts, finances, and abilities.

## Life / Purpose

### [Man's Search For Meaning](https://amzn.to/3tsVCeS) by Viktor E. Frankl

Man's Search For Meaning is considered a classic by many. Frankl explores what's truly important in life through his experiences as a prisoner in concentration camps during the Holocaust.

## Productivity

### [The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life](https://amzn.to/3rSKY0L) by Robin Sharma

The 5 AM Club is a book that journeys through 2 people discovering the power of waking up early and starting your day on your own terms.


_NOTE: Some links may be using an affiliate program and be eligible to earn compensation. This does not change my recommendations in any way._