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Book Reviews,

Favorite Books of 2010

I have read about 90 books in 2010 (here’s the complete list). That might be my personal record. Taking October off contributed to the total because I had so much time to read!

Deciding on my favorite is difficult because it is hard to compare a novel with, say, a biography. So here are a few categories — completely made up from my imagination — that helped me sort them.

The “This book should be considered by the Pulitzer Prize people” Category: The Hawk & the Dove, by Nicholas Thompson. A brilliant book that explores the …

Book Reviews, Junkyard Management,

Rework

Just finished “Rework” by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson. What a great book! Truly a small treasure in the midst of so many horrible business books. By the way, the authors contribute to a a great blog that I read often and I’d recommend you check it out.

My business philosophy has always been a bit unorthodox, no doubt influenced by my junkyard upbringing. I prefer bread/butter opportunities, not flashy stuff. I like keeping things small and never gave in to “bigger is better”. I hate meetings, strategic plans, outside investors, and 60-hour work weeks. That stuff may be …