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If you’re anything like me, you like reading (a lot). It started when I was young; I found solace in reading, new ideas, and inspiration. Petrarch said over 700 years ago, “books delight the very marrow of one’s bones.” My entire career as a teacher...

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If you’re anything like me, you like reading (a lot). It started when I was young; I found solace in reading, new ideas, and inspiration. Petrarch said over 700 years ago, “books delight the very marrow of one’s bones.” My entire career as a teacher has been devoted to learning and growth, and as a result, I am privileged to have the time to read...

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  • This article explains Business/ Marketing Reading in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Wealth Reading in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Self Development in simple medical language.
  • This article explains General Coaching in simple medical language.
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Seek urgent medical care if you notice

These warning signs are general safety guidance. Local emergency numbers and clinical judgment should always come first.

  • Severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, fainting, confusion, or rapidly worsening illness.
  • New weakness, severe pain, high fever, or symptoms after a serious injury.
  • Any symptom that feels urgent, unusual, or unsafe for the patient.
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If you’re anything like me, you like reading (a lot). It started when I was young; I found solace in reading, new ideas, and inspiration. Petrarch said over 700 years ago, “books delight the very marrow of one’s bones.” My entire career as a teacher has been devoted to learning and growth, and as a result, I am privileged to have the time to read so many beautiful books. Reading is a way of life; my books are my friends, mentors, and business partners. The list below are some of my favorite books which have shaped my mindset and changed my life, and I hope they do for you also.

Business/ Marketing Reading

  1. Six months to six figures – Peter Voogd
  2. Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way -Richard Branson
  3. Turning Pro – Steven Pressfield
  4. The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
  5. Jab, Jab, Jab Right Hook – Gary Vaynerchuk
  6. Facebook Marketing for Dummies – Amy Porterfield, Phyllis Khare, Andrea Vahl
  7. No Thanks, I’m Just Looking – The Friedman Group
  8. Sales Techniques, – William T. Brooks
  9. Selling with Integrity – Sharon Drew Morgan
  10. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert B Cialdini Predictably Irrational – Dan Ariely
  11. Priceless – William Poundstone
  12. Blue Ocean Strategy – W. Chan Kim, Renee Mauborgne
  13. Contagious, Why Things Catch on – Jonah Berger
  14. Elon Musk, How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping Our Future – Ashlee Vance
  15. Positioning, The Battle for Your Mind – Al Ries, Jack Trout
  16. You Can’t Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar, Sandler Training’s 7-Step System for
    Successful Selling – Mr. David Sandler, David Mattson
  17. The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich -Timothy Ferriss
  18. Stop Chasing Influencers: The True Path To Building Your Business and Living Your Dream – Kimanzi Constable, Jared Easley
  19. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead – Sheryl Sandberg
  20. #GIRLBOSS – Sophia Amoruso
  21. Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High -Kerry Patterson
  22. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In – Roger Fisher, William L. Ury, Bruce Patton

Wealth Reading

  1. The Little Money Bible – Stuart Wilde
  2. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
  3. Overcoming Under Earning  Barbara Stanny
  4. E3 – Pam Grout
  5. Money: A Love Story – Kate Northrup
  6. The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles
  7. The Law of Divine Compensation by Marianne Williamson
  8. When She Makes More, The Truth About Navigating Love and Life for a New Generation of Women – Farnoosh Torabi
  9. Money and the Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks
  10. Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! – Robert T. Kiyosaki
  11. The Richest Man in Babylon – George S. Clason
  12. The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness –  Dave Ramsey
  13. The Compound Effect – Darren Hardy

Self Development

  1. Shadows before dawn – Teal Swan
  2. Leveraging the Universe – Mike Dooley
  3. Ask, and It Is Given – Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks
  4. The Law of Attraction – Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks
  5. The Krishnamurti Reader – Jiddu Krishnamurti
    41 Daring Greatly – Brene Brown
  6. Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert
  7. The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
  8. The Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn – Florence Scovel Shinn
  9. The Desire Map – Danielle LaPorte
  10. You Can Heal Your Life – Louise L Hay
  11. The Women Who Run With The Wolves – Clarissa Pinkola Estes Money Talks – Alan Weiss
  12. Awaken The Giant Within – Anthony Robbins
  13. The Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod
  14. Flourish – Martin Seligman
  15. Learned Optimism – Martin Seligman
  16. How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
  17. The Unlimited Self: Destroy Limiting Beliefs, Uncover Inner Greatness, and Live the Good Life – Jonathan Heston
  18. The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage – Ryan Holiday
  19. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change – Charles Duhigg
  20. Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking – Susan Cain
  21. Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Happier Life – Arianna Huffington
  22. The Magic of Thinking Big -David J. Schwartz

General Coaching

  1. Coaching: Evoking Excellence in others: Curly Martin The Life Coaching Handbook – Curly Martin
  2. Coaching versus Counselling and Therapy – Curly Martin Becoming a coach – By Sandy Vilas
  3. Coach yourself – Make authentic coaching in your life – By Anthony Grant and Jane Greene
  4. Therapist as Life Coach – Patrick Williams and Deborah C. Davis
  5. Co-active Coaching – Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House, and Phil Sandahl
  6. The Speed of Trust – Stephen Covey
  7. First Things First- Stephen Covey
  8. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey
  9. The Art of Trust – Lee Jampolsky
  10. Networlding: Building Relationships and Opportunities for Success – Melissa Giovagnoli and Jocelyn Carter-Miller
  11. Coaching Questions: A Coach’s Guide to Powerful Asking Skills – Tony Stoltzfus Solutions Focused Stress Counselling, – B. O’Connell
  12. The Miracle Question – L, Wales. Metcalf
  13. Leading from the inside out – Biano-Mathis, V Nabors, L & Roman, C.
  14. The Complete Guide to Coaching at Work – P, Zeus. S, Skiffington
  15. Coach yourself to success – Talane Miedaner
  16. Developing Person Centred Counselling – Dave Mearns
  17. Working on yourself doesn’t work – Ariel and Shys Kane
  18. Celebrate you! – Jule Tallard Johnson
  19. The Heart of Coaching – Tom Crane
  20. Transformational Coaching – Dr. Jeoseph Umidi
  21. NLP: The Essential Guide to Neuro-Linguistic Programming – Tom Hoobyar, Tom Dotz, Susan Sanders
  22. 1001 Solution-Focused Questions – Fredrike Bannink
  23. Adaptive Coaching: The Art and Practice of a Client-Centered Approach to Performance Improvement – Terry R. Bacon, Laurie Voss
  24. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook – Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffrey Brantley
  25. Coaching Questions: A Coach’s Guide to Powerful Asking Skills – Tony Stoltzfus
  26. Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart: A Systems Approach to Engaging Leaders with Their Challenges  – Mary Beth A. O’Neill
  27. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts – Gary D Chapman
  28. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) – Don Miguel Ruiz
  29. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life – Jen Sincero

Health & Wellness Reading

  1. Longevity Now – David Wolfe
  2. The Whole Soy Story – Kaayla T. Daniel
  3. Nourishing Traditions – Sally Fallon
  4. Healing With Whole Foods – Paul Pitchford
  5. Staying Healthy With the Seasons – Elson M. Haas, M.D. Know Your Fats – M.G. Enig
  6. Eat Right for Your Type – Peter J. D’Adamo, Catherine Whitney (Contributor)
  7. The Permaculture Book of Ferment & Human Nutrition – Bill Mollison
  8. Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival – T. S. Wiley, Bent Formby
  9. The Milk Book – William Campbell Douglass, M.D.
  10. The Untold Story of Milk – Ron Schmid, ND
  11. Eat Fat Look Thin: A Safe and Natural Way to Lose Weight Permanently – Bruce Fife
  12. The Coconut Oil Miracle (Previously published as The Healing Miracle of Coconut Oil) – Bruce Fife
  13. Dr. Marcella’s Total Health Program: The Proven Plan to Prevent Disease and Premature Aging,
  14. The Beauty Detox Foods – Kimberly Snyder
  15. The Body Ecology Diet – Donna Gates
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Which doctor may help?

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What to tell the doctor

  • Write which joints hurt, swelling, morning stiffness duration, fever, injury, and walking difficulty.
  • Bring X-ray, uric acid, ESR/CRP, rheumatoid factor, or previous reports if available.

Questions to ask

  • Is this injury, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, infection, or another cause?
  • Which exercises, supports, or lifestyle changes are safe?
  • Do I need blood tests or X-ray?

Tests to discuss

  • Joint examination and range of motion
  • X-ray when chronic arthritis or injury is suspected
  • ESR/CRP, uric acid, rheumatoid tests when inflammatory arthritis is suspected

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not ignore hot swollen joint with fever.
  • Avoid repeated steroid injections/tablets without a clear diagnosis and follow-up.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

  • Rest, drink safe water, and observe symptoms carefully.
  • Keep a written note of symptoms, duration, temperature, medicines already taken, and allergy history.
  • Seek medical care quickly if symptoms are severe, worsening, or unusual for the patient.

OTC medicine safety

  • For mild pain or fever, ask a registered pharmacist or doctor before using common over-the-counter pain/fever medicines.
  • Do not combine multiple pain medicines without advice, especially if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ulcer, asthma, pregnancy, or take blood thinners.
  • Do not give adult medicines to children unless a qualified clinician advises it.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
  • Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
  • Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

  • Severe symptoms, confusion, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe dehydration, or sudden weakness need urgent medical care.
Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider
Tests to discuss with doctor
  • Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
  • Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment
Questions to ask
  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
  • Which tests are really needed now?
  • Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Safe pathway to proper treatment

Care roadmap for: 100 Best Business, Coaching, Wealth, Health Books

Use this simple roadmap to understand the next safe steps. It is educational and does not replace examination by a doctor.

Go to emergency care if you notice:
  • Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
  • Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration
Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.
  1. Step 1

    Check danger signs first

    If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.

  2. Step 2

    Record the symptom story

    Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.

  3. Step 3

    Visit a qualified clinician

    A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.

  4. Step 4

    Do only useful tests

    Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.

  5. Step 5

    Follow up and return early if worse

    If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips
  • Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
  • Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
  • Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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