Updated October 2018 A few years back there was a meme that went around Facebook about the 10 books that had the greatest influence on you, and my friend Brian asked for mine. I put this together then, and have updated it with a few newer entries. But it's a simple truth that reading has been a a consistent and constant source of learning and education throughout my life and career. In the past I would tell people that I read a lot, and then dismiss it by making some comment about "being a nerd or somesuch." I've stopped apologizing for reading a lot and making constant learning a priority in my life. You'll notice that most of … [Read more...]