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Dec26

My Top 10 Books of 2009

By Harris III | 4 Comments

As we move closer to the New Year, I’ve been thinking through 2009, and thought I’d take a moment to post a few things.  In an effort to make them not evolve around me, and instead, maybe help a few others out there, I’ll start with the top 10 books I read this past year.

One of my college professors, Dr. Jeff Myers, used to say, “You’ll be the same person 5 years from now that you are today, with the exception of 2 things: Who you spend time with, and the books you read.” It turns out, that statement has yet to disprove itself.  And as Rick Warren says, “Leaders are readers.” I know. Call it cheezy, but it doesn’t doesn’t make it untrue.

I set out at the beginning of ‘09 to read a book a week.   READ ALL

Nov28

Chasing after love in a spirit house…

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We successfully made it to Thailand! It’s 1:00 am on Sunday morning. I’m writing from my quaint hotel room in Bangkok, and managed to stay up past midnight.  If you’re reading this right after I posted it, it means I’ve already experienced the Saturday that you’re just starting.  If you want to know if anything exciting happens in your future for today, just shoot me an email.  Wait…on second thought, that probably won’t work.  I’d have to be psychic, and I’m pretty sure I’ve already debunked that concept in another blog post.

We actually got here last night, and have had the last 24 hours to get reacquainted with Thailand.  We basically spent the day rummaging around Bangkok and doing our best to stay awake. It’s our initial effort in allowing our bodies to adjust to the 12 hour time change.

As I re-experienced Thai culture, I was once again reminded of the importance of being here.   READ ALL