Read Well

Why a Reading Blog?

The purpose of this blog is:

1. for me to keep track of what I've read (or listened to) and the chronological order

2. for me to share what I'm reading with others

3. for me to learn more from what I'm reading and

4. for me to have easy accessiblity to my notes (some here but mostly, I make notes in the books themselves...not just notes, but many of the books serve as a journal of sorts)

"A book read only once is not really read." C.S. Lewis

In 2016 I began adding audible books to this blog. Audible books have become an unexpected highlight to my learning and growth. Only audibles that I’ve primarily listened to while walking make it on this blog (motivation thing!).

In late 2024 I also added Podcasts and other online subscriptions a pay regular attention to.

About Me

Since 1984, Danny's goal has been to make a difference in the community that he serves through home ownership and helping people build themselves out in front of their businesses.

A Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist and a Certified John Maxwell Team coach, Danny has in intensity for helping people.

His guiding principle is to seek excellence and do his best work for God’s glory and the good of others. Danny's reputation and trust with his business partners leverages his use of knowledge and experience to methodically create solutions that best aid the client.

You can reach Danny at on his cell at 512-773-6528 or Danny@DannyLSmith.com.

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Note

1. You'll notice that some of what I have to say seems a bit random, similiar to a journal entry.

My format for books I really want to learn from;

a. begin the read
b. highlight important passages
c. write up those passages as I go

2. I will normally start another book, or two, or three.....before finishing one. Many times I will come across a book I want to read, or am "told" I'll like or "need" to read and I'll read enough to know that I want to and then move on to others before coming back. I enjoy this type format - it adds to the spontaneity and keeps me from getting too deep into one author's thoughts and viewpoints. This also keeps me from becoming too obsorbed in a book whereas it begins distorting my thinking.

I have found from practice that we really can change through what we read, listen to, watch, and who we associate with and reading is a huge part of that influence.

3. most books I read are from a recommended list or are given to me by a friend. When I read a book, it's because I believe the book has something to offer me.

4. I enjoy reading what the author has to say about his/her subject and will read it for what that purpose. Thus, I'll normally only comment on the words he/she writes and not try to bring into the picture what was not written about.

5. the archives below are not complete for years prior to 2007.

God bless, read well, and "get better,"

Danny

Pages

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Monday, April 10, 2017

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Monday, March 13, 2017

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Friday, March 10, 2017

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Friday, February 24, 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Monday, June 27, 2016

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016

Monday, February 15, 2016

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Friday, September 25, 2015

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Monday, July 6, 2015

Monday, May 25, 2015

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Friday, April 10, 2015

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015

Monday, December 8, 2014

Thursday, December 4, 2014