Dan has been asked a lot about what influences him. What shapes his views? Here are some of the works that he holds in high regard. Check back. The list will grow and change as time goes on!

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FOR YOUR SOUL

Holy Bible (RSV Edition) – Dan has never hidden his faith, so obviously he reads The Bible. The Revised Standard Version linked here is the translation he grew up reading.

Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl recalls his time in the Nazi concentration camps, showing us how even in the worst times of your life, you must seek purpose and strength.

The Five People You Meet in Heaven – Mitch Albom weaves a touching story about Eddie, a man who dies on his 83rd birthday. What Eddie experiences next not only shares a unique vision of what awaits us, but also emphasizes the importance of the lives we lead here on Earth.

FOR YOUR MIND

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos – Dr. Jordan Peterson shares his twelve principles on how to lead a life that has meaning, worth and order. The last rule – pet a cat when you encounter one on the street – is one Ele reminds us of every day.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life – Being positive all the time isn’t always the answer. Mark Manson lays out a different path towards living a happy life.

Nineteen Eighty-Four – George Orwell’s tale of a future where Big Brother is always watching and the state has its boot on the face of every citizen. A warning in its time, many now see it as the instruction manual for modern governments.

Animal Farm – George Orwell’s fable is a quick and easy read that gives an incredible powerful reminder of the how easily power corrupts.

Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth’s Lost Civilization – Graham Hancock works to connect puzzle pieces from around the world that challenge what we have always been caught regarding human evolution.

FOR YOUR SUCCESS

The Art of War – This classic from Sun Tzu is a must-read for everyone. It provided timeless lessons of how to think and adapt that can be applied to all facets of life.

The Creature from Jekyll Island – This masterpiece from G. Edward Griffin, now in it’s fifth edition, presents the story of the emergence, evolution, and now dominance of our reserve banking system. A must-read if you want to have any chance of winning in the modern economic era.

Good to Great to Gone – Alan Wurtzel, the one-time CEO of Circuit City and the son of its founder, gives a honest (and often painful) look at the now defunct business that was once a dominant national retailer. He builds his tale around “Habits of Mind” – thoughts and behaviors that shape results for better or for worse.