What is one of your favorite influental books of all time?

PO2 Jeremy Spears — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:15:01 -0400

Think of one that really grabbed you; made you think. At the same time it sparked you to take action on something you already knew about yourself, and later had it confirmed by someone of influence.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Sep 22 at 2014 5:15 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:15:29 -0400

The Bible.

Response by PO2 Jeremy Spears made Sep 22 at 2014 5:23 PM

PO2 Jeremy Spears — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:23:13 -0400

My pick for this conversation is, "Tuesday's With Morrie" by Mitch Albom. This book really showed the importance of learning from and respecting elder generations. It show's, most of all, that RELATIONSHIPS are the most important key to growth and success! I always love building strong relationships, especially with those who are much older than me and have experiences to share that I will probably never relate to. I soak everything I can from anyone who's willing to sit and talk and pause the fast pace of life and learn about each other. Relationships fill a place in your heart that nothing else will! This is why a relationship with Jesus Christ is so important! Though, "Tuesday's with Morrie" has spiritual connotations, its emphasis is the relationship. Learning to care, love, and sacrifice! Helping us reassess what is truly important. My mentor's favorite emphasis is "It's all about relationships"... in fact, I wrote this on the inside cover of my Bible. I look forward to learning from your responses. God Bless!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2014 5:33 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:33:18 -0400

PO2 Jeremy Spears Anything that has to do with science, particularly particle and atmospheric Physics and of course, by default, weather. Especially forensic meteorology and the upper-air features like Vorticity, Migratory Climatic Systems. I worked along side the Deustcher-Wetterdienst, Wetter-Wetter and Pagasa in the Philippines. 1LT Sandy Annala Col Private RallyPoint Member MSG Brad Sand MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca

One particular book is by Lee Smolin, 'The Trouble With Physics'. Once one of the more forward-thinking in regards to Quantum Universes and matter, he is now one of the other who are more interested in Classical Physics. Meaning that we are now building speculation upon speculation.

The first you are taught in Meteorology is skepticism, particularly generally agreed upon ideas. Such as the circulation of tornadoes. (Cyclonic vs. Anti-cyclonic). Imagine going south of the Equator and circulation patterns were 180 degrees out of phases with the Northern Hemisphere or how ITCZ (InterTropical Convergence Zone and Monsoons in the more middle latitudes.

Brad- the Bible is amazing. The New Israel part.
Larry

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 22 at 2014 5:44 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:44:23 -0400

The Bible.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2014 5:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:55:49 -0400

The Bible.

More specifically, The Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2014 7:56 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 19:56:05 -0400

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I read this book a while ago, and I go back to it now and then. It's an excellent "self help" book. It teaches about prioritization and what's really important in life. I have used it - with success - in professional development and in a professional reading program.

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2014 11:00 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:00:23 -0400

Ayn Rand: Atlas Shrugged. I didn't know people considered it pretentious hipster fodder until long after I read it. As a poor kid, it kind of changed the way I viewed economic stuff.
and Philip Caputo: A Rumor of War. I read this as a teenager, and it sparked my interest in the Vietnam conflict.
I'm a bibliophile, so it's hard to pick one book. But I can say, I recognize an all-around awful book when I read it.