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January 2011

Music: Fink “This Is The Thing” – So, my smokin’ fine fiance Paige noticed this little snippet playing in the background of Dear, John. We then found out who it was and it proceeded to blow my mind.

Book(s): In 2011 — I’ve committed to reading 1 book a month. For some that is very few; for others, 12 books in year is unheard of; for me it’s a good start in the world of reading.

Two book options for January:

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell – The Story of Success

Linchpin by Seth Godin – Are you indispensable?

Blog(s):

Corbett Barr - A lifestyle entrepreneur and a digital nomad. You can learn a lot from this guy.

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December

Music: Anberlin “The Haunting” - For some reason, this songs gives of a christmas-ey feel. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this song for a good 4-5 years, and I blast it most during the Nov/Dec/Jan months.

Book(s): Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas: Paige and I are reading this. We’re only on Chapter 1. It’s a very in-depth, deep read — but we’re looking forward to reading it together.

Gazelles, Baby Steps And 37 Other Things Dave Ramsey Taught Me About Debt, by Jon Acuff: Let me preface this by saying, ANYTHING Jon Acuff writes is worth reading. This book combines humor with finance-related topics that will have you reading from front to back if your not careful.

Blog(s): This one is hard this month. I’ve been reading a LOT of different blogs lately. Here are a few to check out:

• Illuminated Mind: Live and Work on your own terms: This. Blog. Is. Money.
• Jonathan Fields – A blog on life, entrepreneurship, work & life. Check out this.
• Exile Lifestyle – This dude moves from one country to the other every 4 months. Where does he move? Well, his readers decide. Unbelievable lifestyle.
• Castles in the Air – This girl just quit her day job in Nov. of 2010 and is embracing minimalism(owns 47 things), and traveling the world as a writer/artist.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

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November

Music: Dave Barnes – Very Merry Christmas (as high as #7 on iTunes charts)
Cousin. Musician. Comedian. Ridiculously talented. Support DB #34.

While your at it. Get all of his CD’s — Check out his site for some wicked deals on his entire CD collection.

Book(s): The Art of Non-Conformity
This book is one of the most challenging books I’ve ever read. I’m about 20 pages from being finished — however I almost want to read it all over again, this time to take notes.

Legit read. I’ll loan it out the second I finish it for the 2nd time.

Blog(s): Man of Depravity
This dude can flat out WRITE. Tyler killed it with his most recent post. Check him out!

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October

Music: Jessie Marchant
I guess I’ll admit that I heard this guy’s song “Red October” play throughout the ending of a One Tree Hill episode. Thats the only reason I watch that show anyways…the music, that is..

Book(s): The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau
This book was recommended by Kyle Porter and is an incredible read so far.  It’s on Setting your own rules, Living the Life you want, & Changing the world — Cool huh…?

Blog(s): Nate Thiry – Pity Laughs
Fresh off the press! An incredibly smart dude with incredible wit, not to mention an incredible guy. Yea.. Incredible.