Hello friends, old and new.

There have been many sign ups to the newsletter this past week. Welcome! I hope it doesn't disappoint. It's important to mention these newsletters are pretty rare. I usually wait for valuable information to accumulate.

I've been busy writing for other people. This meant using the words that they use, learning the language they speak and of course unlearning the words that I usually revert to. It was fun! My walls are covered with Post-Its now.

I invite you to do this, too. Pay attention to the words other people use to describe the same things. The choice of words (and the order in which we put them) are a reflection of our thought patterns and ultimately of our identity. If you really want to be understood, the first step is to shut up. Languages are pretty complex. There are many ways to say the same thing.

That being said, each newsletter has at least one book to read. In today's case, it's several. All the books I've gathered on my server, so far. It's also all past newsletters, for you to decide if you want to keep reading them or they're simply not for you.

Otherwise, if one of your New Year's resolutions was to read more books, here are some that you don't have carry around.

Evergreen Resources

The Great Wall of Books Information wants to be free. I find bootleg books and upload them on my website. Business, Leadership, Philosophy and Architecture. Oxford Handbooks included. Free Books!

Newsletter Archive I make correlations between books that seemingly have nothing to do with each other, and I write articles about them. The newsletters include both books and articles so they are a great place to start. Some writing is just free thought. Proceed With Caution

A New Book After sitting in many meetings and noticing that some business owners use certain words, but others use different words, leading to them reaching some vague agreements, I figured it was important to put all those words in one place. Learn More

So pay attention to the words you use. Not only for when others listen to you, but also for when you listen to yourself. The brain really likes feedback loops. Who knows, you might be able to invite some new things in your life this new year, simply by using new words.