Looking for a new read that may give you some tips for business and life? A few APA members share books that inspired.
Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future
by Yung Pueblo
Lighter is a guide to deep personal healing rooted in self-compassion, emotional growth, and mindfulness. Drawing from his own journey through addiction and self-abandonment, Yung Pueblo shares how turning inward, through meditation, intuition, and confronting fear, can lift the mental heaviness that holds us back.
“I read segments of this book often when I need clarity with a project or a difficult customer.”
—Megan Raymond, owner,
Raymond’s Trophy & Awards, Bakersfield, California
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
by Michael A. Singer
Using honest self-reflection as its only tool, The Untethered Soul invites readers to look beyond the noise of everyday life. Singer argues that we already have everything we need to find and free ourselves; we’ve simply lost focus.
For those willing to look inward without judgment, the reward from reading this book is a deep sense of self-respect, personal empowerment, and the clarity to live authentically.
“This is a spiritual book teaching about the chattering voices we all have in our minds and how to find higher levels of happiness, peace, and inner freedom by managing that inner voice. The author also speaks to the heart/spiritual energies that are more available when we keep ourselves open.”
—Mike May, president, JDS Industries
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
by Gino Wickman
Traction is a practical business guide based on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), designed to help business owners regain control and clarity. Through six core concepts, the book provides tools to sharpen focus, drive growth, and build a company that runs smoothly rather than one that runs its people ragged.
“My favorite book. It provides a straightforward operating system that helps leadership teams align, execute, and solve issues quickly. We use EOS at LogoJET, and it’s improved focus, accountability, and customer experience.”
—Susan Cox, founder and CEO, LogoJET, Lafayette, Louisiana