I love biographies/auto-biographies of people not in technology (directly) who live an interesting life. "Giant Steps: The Remarkable Story of the Goliath Expedition From Punta Arenas to Russia" by Karl Bushby Unbelievable what it feels like to just take off... http://www.amazon.com/dp/0751536954 "Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination" The first third of the book is remarkable in that Walt Disney constantly struggles with failure. http://www.amazon.com/dp/0679757473 "Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer" by Lynne Cox Her story is all about single focus on doing what you want to do. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013L8AQQ "Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life" by Steve Martin http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416553657
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