Reading List
Books that shaped how I think about business, health, relationships, and life. Not a flex — just honest recommendations from someone who reads a lot of non-fiction.
Business & Entrepreneurship
The E-Myth Revisited
Michael E. Gerber
Changed how I think about systems vs. doing the work yourself. A must-read before starting any business.
Buy Back Your Time
Dan Martell
The framework I used to delegate at Bird Sitting Toronto and focus on growth instead of operations.
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
Build, measure, learn. I applied this when launching Canadian Web Designs — ship fast, iterate faster.
$100M Offers
Alex Hormozi
Reframed how I price and package services. The value equation is something I think about daily.
Profit First
Mike Michalowicz
Simple accounting system that actually works for small business owners. Changed my cash flow management.
Philosophy & Mindset
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
I re-read this every year. The original self-help book — written 2,000 years ago by a Roman emperor.
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
Perspective on suffering and purpose. When business gets hard, this book reminds me why I push forward.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
The compound effect of small habits. I built my morning routine around the principles in this book.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Eric Jorgenson
Wealth, happiness, and leverage. Naval's thinking on specific knowledge influenced how I position my businesses.
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
The classic. Mastermind groups, definiteness of purpose, and the power of belief — still relevant.
Health & Performance
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
As a pharmacist, I thought I knew about sleep. This book completely changed my sleep habits.
Outlive
Peter Attia
The science of longevity. I restructured my exercise routine after reading this.
The 4-Hour Body
Tim Ferriss
Not everything in here is gold, but the minimum effective dose concept applies to everything.
Relationships & Communication
The 5 Love Languages
Gary Chapman
Samantha and I took the quiz together early in our relationship. Understanding each other's language matters.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
The fundamentals of human interaction. I recommend this to every new employee.
Crucial Conversations
Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler
For the hard talks — with partners, employees, and clients. This framework has saved me many times.