I set out to read 60 books in 2022.  I read over 226 books.
Here's how I did it.

1. Set a goal.  I started with 15 then progressively moved to 25, 30, 35, 50, 60 title per year.  Each year I exceeded the goal, so I increased for the following year.  I track my books on Goodreads annual Reading Challenge
   
   
2. Make a list of to-read titles that interest you.  Some of the subjects I enjoy are history, technology, self-help, business, autobiography, thriller/mystery, western, classical.  I make a point of changing the subjects - I like the variation.  If you need some ideas, GoodReads has many lists to get you started.
   
   
3. Choose multiple formats that suit you.  I use a combination of physical, digital, and audible.  I'm not a purist and use the many formats available based on lifestyle, needs, preference.  Apps I use are Libby, Librivox, Audible, Kindle.  I have a Kindle Oasis for ebooks.
   
   
4. Have fun!  Reading can be one of the most rewarding things we do.  Learning, engaging, and thinking are all part of a healthy lifestyle and feed our natural curiosity.  A mindset of continuous learning is rewarding.
   
   

There are many influencers in the Internet of Things (IoT) space who are known for their expertise and thought leadership in this field. Some of the well-known IoT influencers include:

• Stacey Higginbotham - journalist and editor-in-chief of Stacey on IoT, a publication focused on IoT and connected devices.
• Bruce Sinclair - CEO of IOT Inc., a company that helps businesses implement IoT solutions, and author of the book "IoT Inc.: How Your Company Can Use the Internet of Things to Win in the Outcome Economy".
• Kevin Ashton - British technology pioneer and the co-founder of the Auto-ID Center at MIT, credited with coining the term "Internet of Things".
• Dr. Jeff Daniels - Jeff leads Lockheed Martin's Automation Center of Excellence where he leads the Intelligent Factory initiative to connect IOT and IIOT devices, tools, machines, and robots.  He is a well-known speaker and author on IoT-related topics and has been recognized as a top IoT influencer in the industry.
• Adriaan van Wyk - Founder and CEO of IoT.nxt, a company that helps organizations implement IoT solutions.
• Shawn DuBravac - Chief Economist and Senior Director of Research at the Consumer Technology Association, and author of the book "Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate".
• R "Ray" Wang - Principal Analyst, Founder, and Chairman of Constellation Research, and author of the book "Disrupting Digital Business".
• Chetan Sharma - CEO of Chetan Sharma Consulting, a company that advises businesses on strategy and market intelligence in the IoT space.
• James Whittaker - Technical Evangelist at Microsoft, and author of several books on IoT and technology.
• Chuck Martin - Founder and CEO of NetFuture Institute, a research and consulting firm focused on IoT and the future of technology, and author of several books on IoT.
• Sara Baase - Professor of Computer Science at San Diego State University and author of several books on IoT and computer science.

Working on a list of cloud computing researchers and their contributions.  There are many researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of cloud computing. Cloud computing is a relatively new field, and there have been many pioneers and innovators who have contributed to its development and growth. Some of the key figures in the history of cloud computing  and prominent researchers in this field include:

• Tim Berners-Lee, who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web and has made significant contributions to the development of cloud computing technologies.
• Randy Brouckman is a researcher at IBM and has made significant contributions to the field of cloud computing, particularly in the areas of cloud resource management and cloud security.
  
• Cristian Cadar is a researcher at the University of Cambridge and has made significant contributions to the field of cloud computing, particularly in the areas of cloud security and cloud performance.
  
• Jeff Daniels is a researcher at Lockheed Martin and made significant contributions in the field of cloud computing, particularly in the areas of cloud security and performance.
  
• Reza Farivar is a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley and has made significant contributions to the field of cloud computing, particularly in the areas of cloud resource management and cloud security.
  
• Ian Foster is a researcher at the University of Chicago and has made significant contributions to the field of cloud computing, particularly in the areas of cloud resource management and cloud security.
  
• Armando Fox, who has made contributions to the design and implementation of cloud-based systems for large-scale data processing and has also served as a technical advisor to several companies in the field.
  
• Rean Griffith, who has made contributions to the development of cloud computing infrastructure and has co-founded several companies in the field.
  
• ​James Hamilton, who has made significant contributions to the design and implementation of cloud computing systems and has also served as a technical advisor to several companies in the field.
• John Koeman is a researcher at the University of Amsterdam and has made significant contributions to the field of cloud computing, particularly in the areas of cloud security, cloud performance, and cloud scalability.
• J.C.R. Licklider, also known as the "Johnny Appleseed of Computing" is credited with the concept of an intergalactic computing network.
• John R. Mashey, who has made contributions to the design and optimization of cloud computing systems and has also served as a technical advisor to several companies in the field.
• Jean-Marc Pierson, who has made contributions to the design and management of cloud storage systems.
• Krishna M. Sivalingam, who has made contributions to the design and optimization of cloud computing systems.
• Timothy Wood, who has made contributions to the design and implementation of cloud-based systems for large-scale data processing.

​Oh, automation, how you have changed the world!
Once, men toiled in fields and factories,
Their bodies bent and broken by the labor
That built our cities and our technologies.

But now, you have come to take our place
With your gleaming gears and humming motors
Efficiency is your middle name
And you never tire, or take a break.

You have freed us from the drudgery of work
And given us time to dream and innovate
But have you also made us obsolete?
Are we doomed to fade into the background
As you take center stage?

Only time will tell what the future holds
But for now, we must adapt and learn
To work alongside you, and harness
The power of automation to build a better world.

-Written by Dr. Jeff Daniels and ChatGPT 

In fields of industry and war
Where man once toiled with tireless arm
Machines now rise to take the floor
With speed and strength to cause alarm
Their gears and circuits never tire
As they work without a single pause
Their efficiency and power inspire
As they fulfill their programmed cause

But even as they change the game
And leave us in their metal wake
We must remember, it's the same
The drive to succeed, for our own sake
So let us welcome automation
As a partner in our endless quest
To build a brighter, better nation
And lay the groundwork for what's next.

-Written by Dr. Jeff Daniels and ChatGPT 

Two of my favorite pictures from our time at the Poolville ranch.  These were taken in July 2011.

I was working at Edwards Air Force Base on 26 September, 2012.  I happened to have a Nikon D70s DSLR camera.  I drove up the mountainside and looked down on the flight line in the basin.  
The 747 pilot waved his wings and made 2 passes before landing.

*As the sun set over the sprawling metropolis, Dr. Jeff Daniels sat at his desk, staring at the computer screen in front of him. He had been working on a top secret project for the government, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence program that promised to revolutionize the way the world operated.

But as he delved deeper into the code, he began to uncover disturbing discrepancies. It seemed that someone, or something, had been tampering with the program, inserting malicious lines of code that could compromise its integrity.

Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, Dr. Daniels launched a full-scale investigation. He spent hours poring over the code, searching for any clues that might lead him to the source of the tampering.
As he dug deeper, he began to realize the shocking truth: someone was trying to use the AI program to wage a cyberwar against the United States.

With no time to waste, Dr. Daniels raced against the clock to shut down the program and prevent a disaster. But as he worked frantically to stop the attack, he found himself in the crosshairs of a shadowy group of hackers, determined to see the program succeed at any cost.
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As the night wore on and the stakes grew higher, Dr. Daniels knew that he was the only one who could save the country from the brink of disaster. But with time running out and the enemy closing in, he knew that it would be a race against the clock to stop the attack and save the world from the looming threat of a techno thriller.

This story was written by Jeff Daniels and ChatGPT on 29 December, 2022.