Comments on: How to Invest $15

By: Adam McFarland

Adam McFarland — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:57:34 +0000

Yes sir it most definitely is. I’d say I spend about the same amount of time myself. 3-5 hours/week allows enough time for DOING, which is definitely one of the problems I think first time entrepreneurs get caught up in – they spend so much time thinking “I just need to learn this to get started” that they never actually jump in and get started. Doing both concurrently is my preferred course of action. Even now when I program something new I approach it like that.

By: Adam Holland

Adam Holland — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:32:45 +0000

I spend $50 per month in personal development materials (CDs, DVDs, and online learning), and spend about 3-5 hours per week reading self-help or entrepreneurial books…

Your best investment is in yourself )

By: Adam McFarland

Adam McFarland — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:18:51 +0000

@Phil/Feedback Secrets – yes, Wired is a very good mag as well. I haven’t read a ton of issues, but every time I’ve picked it up (usually when traveling) I’ve enjoyed it. I’m dropping Entrepreneur Mag from my subscriptions so I may just pick up one to Wired.

@Allie – thanks, I’ll have to add it to my “to read” list (which is ever-expanding).

By: Allie Osmar

Allie Osmar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:04:22 +0000

Made to Stick is a great book on storytelling – and an easy read for anyone who wants to improve how they communicate

By: Feedback Secrets

Feedback Secrets — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:34:43 +0000

I agree with you point at the end that the more that you read the easier it is to come up with post ideas and answers to questions.

As far as the list of magazines that are good for those involved in online business I would add Wired.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:41:31 +0000

Inc & Fast Company are good. Also try to find time for big business reading (Fortune, Forbes, BusinessWeek). But I miss Business 2.0 most of all. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_2.0) They seemed to have the best grasp on Internet Business and were always an entertaining read.

By: Adam McFarland

Adam McFarland — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:17:19 +0000

@Allie – great book list. How is “Made to Stick”? I always wanted to read that – I enjoy their column in Fast Company.

@Travis – you are very welcome. Glad to have you commenting.

By: Travis

Travis — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:43:34 +0000

Adam, thanks for the link!

By: Allie Osmar

Allie Osmar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:10:23 +0000

I'm so glad you mention books and magazines, and not just blogs. I really like reading blogs, but I love my Sunday morning routine, sitting in a coffee shop flipping through a quality book or magazine (and you've just reminded me that my own list needs updating).