My Favorite Books

 I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library — Mina Murray

"A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading." – William Styron

My Top 12 Favorite Books of All Time

  • East of Eden by John Steinbeck
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone
  • 1948 by George Orwell
  • Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
  • Built to Last by Jim Collins & Jerry Porras
  • The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
  • The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
  • Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
  • Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David
  • The Second in Command by Cameron Herold

My Philosophy on Reading

Reading books, for me, is not just an intellectual pursuit; it’s a deep, transformative experience that shapes who we are and how we see the world. As a mentor, I believe that books offer us the unique opportunity to step into other lives, perspectives, and possibilities. They can be a mirror to our own thoughts, a window into different cultures, and a bridge to wisdom that transcends time and space. A great book is like a mentor in itself — guiding us with insights, challenging our assumptions, and encouraging personal growth. It’s in the pages of books that we often find the answers to the questions we didn’t even know we were asking, as well as the courage to seek out new answers.

At Mentorship is Beautiful, I focus on the power of learning through shared experience, and reading plays a central role in that. I view books as a source of continuous development, a way to engage with the world in a meaningful way. Every page is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and evolve. Whether it’s reading a biography, a novel, or a thought-provoking non-fiction work, books offer us a chance to expand our minds and strengthen our hearts. As a mentor, I encourage my mentees to read not just to acquire knowledge, but to enrich their personal journeys and inspire their vision for the future. Through reading, we discover that we are never truly alone — we are part of a vast, ongoing conversation that spans generations and connects us all.