My Favorites

Below are a list of my favorite movies, books, foods and other miscellaneous things. Enjoy!

Self Improvement Books:

  1. 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss: This is at the top of my list because it has been the biggest life changer for me not for the get rich build your own business aspect, but simply because it made me think about my bucket list in life and what I was willing to sacrifice to get it.

Historical Fiction:

  1. Emperor Series by Conn Iggulden: Five riveting books about the life of Julius Caesar from childhood to death. I couldn’t put it down.
  2. Conquerer Series by Conn Iggulden: Five more books from the same author about the life of Genghis Khan. Again, riveting!

Fiction:

  1. Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
  2. Dune by Frank Herbert (only first book of series)
  3. Martian Series by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  4. Belgariad Series by David Eddings
  5. Sword of Shannara Series by Terry Brooks (not including Word & Void trilogy)
  6. Ready Player One by Earnest Cline
  7. The Martian by Andy Weir

Inspirational Movies:

  1. Peaceful Warrior (2006). This movie got me started on the path of Buddhism, thinking in the current moment and drastically changing my world view, personal identity and tweaking my values.
  2. Patch Adams (1998). My personal favorite Robin Williams movie which inspires me to be more giving and choose happiness in my life.
  3. Pay It Forward (2000). Enough said!
  4. Bucket List (2007)
  5. Invictus (2009). The story of Nelson Mandela who at that point in his life chose the way of forgiveness and compassion.
  6. Freedom Writers (2007). A school teacher in a rough neighborhood unites students.