My Reading List — This Week

Reading for self-education, reading for personal development, reading out of curiosity, reading as a means of escapism — call it whatever you will. This week, I thought I'd take a moment to share the list of books that I'm currently working through. I don't have a lot of spare time to read, so I peck away at these one chapter — and sometimes one page — at a time: before bed, over lunch at my desk, in the mornings while everyone else is still sleeping.

Without large chunks of time do devote to reading, I find it hard to concentrate on a single topic, so I've got several books going at once. Some are light and fluffy, some are dense and erudite. Some, of course, are about martial arts. Others are way out in left field. But I think there's a unifying theme here, somewhere.

Then again, maybe not. But the list does give a little insight into the inner workings of my mind. So, while you're in here, please grab a broom and sweep away my cobwebs. And, feel free to recommend some titles of your own.


Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence

The Seeker's Guide: Making Your Life A Spiritual Adventure

The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder

Insight Meditation: A Step-By-Step Course On How To Meditate

Crunch Point: The 21 Secrets to Succeeding When It Matters Most