We have mutual respect for each other.
We have been a friend since campus time (although from different campuses)
during one of FES camps. Many people know Simon as a talented model, singer and
speaker but I see more than his social media posts. I see a leader within him,
a humble person and a gentleman. A natural leader because no matter where he
goes or put in charge of, he always makes the best of every opportunity. A
humble person because he loves to ask questions, willing to learn and
God-fearing man. A gentleman because I've witnessed lots of time how he treated
women, older people and young kids.
Although he is meteorically far from
being perfect and flawless – he is consistent. So if you know such a man, you
need to ask him lots of questions to learn from. As for now my question to him
is this: "What's your top 5 books
that make a difference in your life?" Here are the lists:
1) TED
Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking (2017) by Chris Anderson
2) The
Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs (2015) by John
C. Maxwell
3) Everyone
Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
(2010) by John C. Maxwell
4) Martin
Luther King, Jr: A Biography (2006) by Roger Bruns
5) Raising
Kids God's Way: A Biblical Guide for Christian Parents (1995) by Kathi
Hudson
Read it and I recommend #1, #2 and #3.
But #5, Simon you need to explain…
#LetsMakeReadingCoolAgain
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THINK BIG.
START SMALL. GO DEEP.
