By Michael Pollan My quick notes: It’s been an adventure learning about psychedelics and plant medicines, and Michael Pollan has been instrumental in that learning process. This is an entertaining, informative and enlightening read. I encourage you to open your mind and learn about something that’s becoming less and less taboo. View on Amazon [...]

By 25 Hours a Day My quick notes: I quickly became a fan of Nick Bare from his Youtube videos. He’s a regular guy who’s built a life of fulfillment through values, family, fitness, military and business. He has developed Bare Performance Nutrition into a multi-million dollar company through hard work. He lives his [...]

By Danny Trejo My quick notes: An awesome bio. I’m not sure there’s much more to say. Read it! PS I bet you know him, even if you think you don’t. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to The Spaniard's Podcasts on This Book [...]

By Freshly Squeezed My quick notes: Suzanne and Max Lang - I can be a grumpy monkey, so I especially enjoy these books. Jim Panzee tries to take a peaceful walk in the woods, but he can’t seem to escape his friends. This is a fun, comic book style book that anyone searching for [...]

By William Danforth My quick notes: What a fun, old-fashioned read. I get the sense of an old commercial or a proper message from the past. William Danforth was a very successful businessman who teaches his simple system of living known as the “Magic Square.” Really enjoyable and almost a bit nostalgic. Tried and [...]

By David Foster Wallace My quick notes: Short and sweet. I was in search of an easy-to-read, thought-provoking, inspirational read. This book nailed it. A commencement speech turned into a book. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to The Spaniard's Podcasts on This Book [...]

By Malcolm Gladwell My quick notes: When I saw this book, I wasn’t sure I was going to read it. I’m a fan of Gladwell, but wasn’t so sure of this topic (It’s different from his other books IMO). BUT, and a strong but, I’m really glad I decided to dive in. It’s a [...]

By Lenore Look My quick notes: These are cool books. Alvin Ho represents your typical kid trying to figure out life. He and his family take a trip into the outdoors, and he’s forced to come to grips with some of his (many) fears. View on Amazon Podcasts [...]

By Don Jose Ruiz My quick notes: I really enjoy diving into this topic, away from the hard and concrete/right in front of us world, to the extension of thought and belief world. We can learn a lot from the past, as well as others. I’ve applied many of these thoughts and practices to [...]

By Gregory Lang My quick notes: Dads with sons, get this. And grab some tissues. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to The Spaniard's Podcasts on This Book