Goal #5 Read More.

“The difference between where you are today and where you’ll be five years from now will be found in the quality of books you’ve read.” - Jim Rohn

I only recently came across the quote above (I found it cited in the Personal MBA manifesto) but it grabbed me and wouldn't let go. I like to read luuuurve reading. My interests lie mainly in the realm of fiction - science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, military and espionage thrillers and what not. And when I do venture out into non-fiction it’s usually around history, military matters and the occasional business book.

This year, I will read at least twenty twenty-four books. I’m definitely not a speed reader but I’m no slouch when it comes to reading and comprehension, With some guesstimation I ought to be able to read for at least an hour every day and bump the total up to about 36 books.

If you haven't figured it out by now, I am a geek so I'm going to get a good dose of sci-fi and fantasy. But I will make an effort to finish reading at least three literary fiction books and three non-fiction books for good measure.

5.1. Read at least 12 books to (quote from the Personal MBA manifesto) “progressively develop a greater understanding of business and increase [my] effectiveness at work.”
( Read more non-fiction... )
5.2 Read at least 12 fiction books to read for pleasure. At least three of these 12 will be literary works.
( Read more fiction... )
5.3. I won’t set any specific criteria for any books over and above the 24 mentioned above.