Favorite books from 2007
As the door on 2007 creaks shut, I reflect on what I did this year, and what I plan for 2008.
Here are some of my favorite books I read this year. I suggest that you consider them for your bookshelf to increase your Presentation Skills. Remember that presentations need to be entertaining and you are better able to entertain if you study humor.
1. The Comedy Bible by Judy Carter.
2. Stand up Comedy - The Book by Judy Carter
3. Beyond Bullet Points by Cliff Atkinson. Cliff explains his revolutionary approach to presenting with PowerPoint.
4. Comedy Writing Secrets by Male Helitzer.
5. The Edge of Their Seats Storytelling Home Study course from Craig Valentine. Craig is the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking and THE master story teller.
You may also find value in rereading some classics from my bookshelf, and which should probably be on your bookshelf.
1. Success through a Positive Mental Attitude by W. Clement Stone.
2. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. (When we left South Africa in 2001, this was the only book I brought with me. We could only bring six suitcases with us to the USA, and I dumped my library in South Africa, save for this one book).
For the writer in you, I recommend:
1. Writing Non Fiction - Dan Poynter.
2. The Self - Publishing Manual - Dan Poynter.
3. Damn! - Why didn't I write that? By Marc McCutcheon.
What I do not recommend are books of quotes and jokes. I studied a few this year and I have found no value in these books. The reason is that the jokes are often filthy (which I won't retell on stage or off stage) and the quotes are not relevant to my message. Perhaps you are luckier than I have been. I find more value in studying how to create and convey humor than using someone else's humor.
Of course, you would be extremely wise to order a copy of my book - "Dodging the Bullet Points" as well :)
And for off topic, thought provoking reading, get a copy of Money Talks or Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss.
I hope you enjoy reading some of these books and get great value from them in 2008.
Here are some of my favorite books I read this year. I suggest that you consider them for your bookshelf to increase your Presentation Skills. Remember that presentations need to be entertaining and you are better able to entertain if you study humor.
1. The Comedy Bible by Judy Carter.
2. Stand up Comedy - The Book by Judy Carter
3. Beyond Bullet Points by Cliff Atkinson. Cliff explains his revolutionary approach to presenting with PowerPoint.
4. Comedy Writing Secrets by Male Helitzer.
5. The Edge of Their Seats Storytelling Home Study course from Craig Valentine. Craig is the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking and THE master story teller.
You may also find value in rereading some classics from my bookshelf, and which should probably be on your bookshelf.
1. Success through a Positive Mental Attitude by W. Clement Stone.
2. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. (When we left South Africa in 2001, this was the only book I brought with me. We could only bring six suitcases with us to the USA, and I dumped my library in South Africa, save for this one book).
For the writer in you, I recommend:
1. Writing Non Fiction - Dan Poynter.
2. The Self - Publishing Manual - Dan Poynter.
3. Damn! - Why didn't I write that? By Marc McCutcheon.
What I do not recommend are books of quotes and jokes. I studied a few this year and I have found no value in these books. The reason is that the jokes are often filthy (which I won't retell on stage or off stage) and the quotes are not relevant to my message. Perhaps you are luckier than I have been. I find more value in studying how to create and convey humor than using someone else's humor.
Of course, you would be extremely wise to order a copy of my book - "Dodging the Bullet Points" as well :)
And for off topic, thought provoking reading, get a copy of Money Talks or Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss.
I hope you enjoy reading some of these books and get great value from them in 2008.
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