Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

One of the most important books for my life. Can't really remember a lot of details, but I absorbed more of an "approach" to life that helps me a lot. The most memorable moment in the book was when a bolt broke off in the motorcycle and the author (this is a "true" story) didn't know what he was going to do. Finally he stepped away, took a break, and came back. When he came back mentally removed from the problem, he figured out what to do to remove and repair the seemingly hopeless problem. So now when I am stressed about a situation, I take a break from it and come back refreshed and more clear-headed. It is also a great approach to writing: write, leave, return, and edit.