Since 2019, I’ve been tracking the books I read and curating a list of what’s next. At the start of 2024, I set a clear goal: read 20 books by the end of the year. To stay consistent, I built a simple habit—reading for at least one hour daily.
What started as a small goal turned into a transformative journey. By focusing solely on the input—showing up for an hour every day—I unlocked unexpected momentum. Instead of fixating on numbers, I trusted the process, and the results followed. That initial goal of 20 books? It’s now a distant milestone. As of today, I’ve read 46 books in 2024, more than doubling my expectations!
Reading has become an integral part of my daily routine, fueling my personal and professional growth. I’ve since adjusted my goal for the year to 45 books (that I achieved on december 16, 2024)—a leap I never thought possible when I began. Now, I’m working toward a bigger challenge: maintaining this habit for 1,000 days, curious to see just how far consistent input can take me.
The Books I’ve Read
Books I’ve read in 2024
1. Weg met de Warboel – Karen Kingston (NL)
2. The Power of Positive Thinking in Business – Scott W. Ventrella
3. Think & Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
4. Psycho-Cybernetics – Maxwell Maltz
5. Mastering Minimalism – Emily Josephine
6. The One Thing – Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
7. 10 Ways to Make Money in a Free World – Nicholas Lovell
8. Hard Times Create Strong Men – Stefan Aarnio
9. The Way of the Superior Man – David Deida
10. Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
11. Stillness is the Key – Ryan Holiday
12. How to Get Rich – Dennis Felix
13. Ego is the Enemy – Ryan Holiday
14. $100M Offers – Alex Hormozi
15. Sustainable Minimalism – Stephanie Marie Seferian
16. The Unplugged Alpha – Richard Cooper
17. Storyworthy – Matthew Dicks
18. Goodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living – Fumio Sasaki
19. Win Your Inner Battles – Darius Foroux
20. The Way of Men – Jack Donovan
21. Slow Productivity – Cal Newport
22. The Millionaire Fastlane – MJ DeMarco
23. DotCom Secrets – Branson Russel
24. Outwitting the Devil – Napoleon Hill
25. No More Mr. Nice Guy! – Robert Glover
26. Your Money or Your Life – Robin Vicki
27. The Slight Edge – Jeff Olson
28. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – Robin Sharma
29. As a Man Thinketh: 21st Century Edition – Charles Conrad
30. Life is Short and So Is This Book – Peter Atkins
31. Think Again – Adam Grant
32. The Only Sales Guide You’ll Ever Need – Anthony Iannarino
33. Hyperfocus – Chris Bailey
34. Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl
35. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind – Murphy Joseph
36. The Obstacle is the Way – Ryan Holiday
37. Think Straight – Darius Foroux
38. Deep Work – Cal Newport
39. Atomic Habits – James Clear
40. Steal Like an Artist – Austin Kleon
41. Discipline Equals Freedom – Jocko Willink
42. The Worlds Fittest Book – Ross Edgley
43. Discipline is Destiny – Ryan Holiday
44. The Art Of Simple Living – Shunmyo Masuno
45. Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within – David Goggins
46. Finish What You Start – Peter Hollins
This list reflects more than just numbers—it represents ideas, lessons, and perspectives that have shaped my growth. With every book, I strive to go beyond reading. My mission is to implement at least one actionable idea from each book, striving to improve by 1% daily. It’s about turning insights into action, making every book a step forward in my journey.
Books I’ve read in 2023
Well… According to my Books app I read zero, nul, nolla, nula (yes, these are different translations for 0) books in this whole year, ajjjjjj!
Books I’ve read in 2022
1. Weg Ermee – Dennis Storm (NL)
2. Self Discipline – Curtis Leone
3. Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport
4. 12 Rules for Life – Jordan B. Peterson
5. Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert T. Kiyosaki
6. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck – Mark Manson
7. 365 Days With Self Discipline – Martin Meadows
8. Essentialism – Greg Mckeown
Boom! 8 books in total in 2022. That is 100% more then in 2020. 🙂
Books I’ve read in 2021
Ouch… According to my Books app I have read 0 books in this whole year!
Books I’ve read in 2020
1. The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
2. No Excuses – Brian Tracy
3. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind – Harv Eker
4. The 4-Hour Workweek – Timothy Ferriss
Yes, 4 books in 2020! Back in the day this was a lot for me!
Books I’ve read in 2019
1. Start With Why – Simon Sinek
Yes, in 2019 I only read 1 book on my phone!
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