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How We’re Going to Change the World Together 101 (2024, Live)
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How We’re Going to Change the World Together 101 (2024, Live)

Live from Heroic Activation Weekend - Spring ’24

A look at the past, present, and future of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and how we intend to fulfill our mission to help 51% of humanity flourish by 2051.
How to Forge a Heroically Confident Mind 101 (2024, Live)
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How to Forge a Heroically Confident Mind 101 (2024, Live)

Live from Heroic Activation Weekend - Spring ’24

An overview of how to forge a heroically confident mind, so you can forge excellence, activate your potential, and change the world with us.
Greatest Year Ever 101 (2022)
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Greatest Year Ever 101 (2022)

Activate Your Heroic Potential + Make This Year the Greatest Year of Your Life

In Greatest Year Ever 101, we’ll help you activate your Heroic potential so you can fundamentally and PERMANENTLY change your life as we make this year the greatest of your life!
Greatest Year Ever 101 - Part 2: Practice (2022)
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Greatest Year Ever 101 - Part 2: Practice (2022)

How To Use the Heroic App To Activate Your Heroic Potential

In Part 2 of Greatest Year Ever, Brian shows us how we can use the Heroic app to activate our Heroic Potential and make this TRULY the greatest year of our lives.
Scarcity Brain
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Scarcity Brain

Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough

by Michael Easter

Michael Easter is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He’s also a GREAT writer. As per the inside flap of the book: “Our world is overloaded with everything we’re built to crave. The fix for scarcity brain isn’t to blindly aim for less. It’s to understand why we crave more in the first place, shake our worst habits, and use what we already have better. Then we can experience life in a new way—a more satisfying way.”
Stolen Focus
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Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again

by Johann Hari

How’s YOUR focus? If you’re like most human beings on the planet these days, my hunch is you feel like you’ve lost your ability to pay attention. This book is a sobering look at what Johann Hari believes to be the twelve causes of our inability to focus and a guide on “How to Think Deeply Again.” I highly recommend it.
Big Goals
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Big Goals

The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life

by Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP

Caroline is tied for first as my all-time favorite PRACTICAL Positive Psychologist. She has a gift for bringing the empirical wisdom from academia alive in the pages of her books. I’m inspired not just by the wisdom she shares in her books, but how she's committed to embodying that wisdom in her life. So I was honored when Caroline invited me to write the foreword to this book. As I said in the foreword, there are a LOT of books on goal setting out there but if you’re looking for a SCIENCE-BACKED approach to setting goals, this is the one to get.
Lords of the Sea
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Lords of the Sea

The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy

by John R. Hale

I got this book after making a new friend (who happens to be an officer in the U.S. Navy) on our Heroic trip to Athens. As per the sub-title, this book tells “The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy.” More specifically, it tells us how we have the Athenian navy to thank for not only the birth of democracy but for the Golden Age of Athens that produced those ancient ruins of the Acropolis AND the cultural contributions in architecture, the arts AND philosophy. The book is packed with fascinating historical stories and Big Ideas.
How to Think Like Socrates
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How to Think Like Socrates

Ancient Philosophy As a Way of Life in the Modern World

by Donald Robertson

Donald Robertson is a writer, trainer, and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist. He’s also one of the world’s leading scholars and practitioners of Stoic philosophy. He has been one of my absolute favorite writers and Stoic thinkers/practitioners since I read some of his earlier books. This book is a remarkably creative, thoughtful, and practical exploration of the life and wisdom of the founder of Western philosophy.
Outlive
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Outlive

The Science and Art of Longevity

by Peter Attia

Attia is one of the most credible, grounded, practical, and inspiring authorities on the art and science of longevity. I got this book as part of my recent micro-sabbatical in which I unplugged for a month and enjoyed GOING DEEP reading 15+ books on a couple of subjects: Peak Performance and Energy. This book is FANTASTIC. It’s been life changing for me. I’m recommending it to all my friends.
Belonging
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Belonging

The Ancient Code of Togetherness

by Owen Eastwood

Owen Eastwood is one of the world’s top performance coaches. He’s worked with some of the most elite teams and groups in the world, including the British Olympic team, the Command Group of NATO and the Royal Ballet School. He’s also one of the world’s leading experts onthe power of, as per the sub-title of the book, how to “Unlock Your Potential with the Ancient Code of Togetherness.”
The Chaos Machine
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The Chaos Machine

The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World

by Max Fisher

Max Fisher is a former international reporter for the New York Times, where he contributed to a series about social media that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2019. I got this book after Yuval Noah Harari referenced it in his latest book, Nexus. It’s hard to put into words just how powerful the book is. I don’t think I’ve EVER read a book that made me more nervous about the future of our society than this one. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed by a sense of moral outrage after spending time on social media platforms, I think you will find this book as powerful as I did.
Nexus
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Nexus

A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

by Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari is one of my all-time favorite thinkers. We have featured each of his previous three great books: Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. As per the sub-title, this book is “A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI.” It’s a compelling, sobering look at the challenges we face as AI becomes more and more integrated into our lives. I HIGHLY recommend it.
The Anxious Generation
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The Anxious Generation

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

by Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt is one of the world’s leading scholars on the psychology of morality and politics. He’s also one of my favorite thinkers on the planet. His blend of practical, scientifically-grounded wisdom combined with his intellectual rigor (and intellectual humility) is deeply inspiring. This book explores the question of “How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
The Coddling of the American Mind
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The Coddling of the American Mind

How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt is one of the world’s leading researchers/thinkers on the science of moral and political psychology. Greg Lukianoff is the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and one of the country’s most passionate defenders of free expression. One of the things I most appreciated about the book was the way in which Jonathan and Greg embodied the virtue of “intellectual humility.” They are incredibly rigorous in both the precision of their thinking and the respectful, humble tone with which they communicate their views. Reading this book was an education in not just the *theory* of how to engage in thoughtful discussions about challenging subjects, but a wonderful demonstration of that theory in practice.
The Righteous Mind
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The Righteous Mind

Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

by Jonathan Haidt

I’m a big fan of Jonathan Haidt. He’s one of the world’s leading researchers/thinkers on the science of moral and political psychology. I read his first book The Happiness Hypothesis over a decade ago. At this point, I’ve created over 700 Philosopher’s Notes, and... I’m pretty sure this is at least tied for first as THE most difficult book to distill into a six-page Note as the themes Jonathan explores are too nuanced to neatly pack into a quick Note. I hope to inspire you to explore these ideas further by getting the book and striving to help create more civility in our discussions about politics and religion. Let’s get to work!
10 to 25
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10 to 25

The Science of Motivating Young People

by David Yeager, PhD

This is a fantastic resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone striving to raise the next generation of heroes. David Yeager, PhD, is one of the most respected developmental and social psychologists in the world, and his research has revolutionized how we understand and support young people. Carol Dweck herself praises it, saying, “This book will change millions of lives.” Yeager’s science-backed insights, validated by both research and real-world applications, provide invaluable guidance for anyone who works with or raises children. This book is PACKED with Big Ideas on what young people need to flourish, and I’m excited to share some of my favorites. Let’s jump straight in!
My Name Is Tani
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My Name Is Tani

And I Believe in Miracles

by Tanitoluwa Adewumi, Kayode Adewumi, Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Craig Borlase

Tanitoluwa Adewumi, known as Tani, is one of the greatest young chess players in the country, and his story is nothing short of miraculous. Born in Nigeria, Tani and his family fled religious persecution, arriving in the U.S. as refugees. While living in a homeless shelter, Tani defied all odds to win the New York State K-3 Chess Championship. This book, written by Tani and his parents, captures the family’s journey of resilience, hope, and faith. From finding shelter in America to winning his first chess trophy, Tani’s story is one of Heroic determination and belief in miracles. I couldn’t put the book down, and it’s packed with Big Ideas about overcoming adversity, staying committed to your dreams, and how the impossible can become reality with the right mindset. I’m excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas from the book—let’s jump straight in!
Good Energy
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Good Energy

The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

by Casey Means MD

Casey Means, MD, is the co-founder of Levels, a health technology company dedicated to reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. She has served on the faculty at Stanford University, where she lectured on metabolic health and health technology. Dr. Means received her undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford, where she was president of her class, before graduating from Stanford Medical School. She later left traditional medicine to focus on tackling the root causes of why Americans are so sick. I’m not sure how I found this book, but when I saw the testimonial by Admiral Michael Mullen, retired 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I knew I had to get it. As you’d expect, it’s packed with Big Ideas and I’m excited to share some of my favorites, so let’s jump straight in!
Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind
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Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind

A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health

by Georgia Ede, MD

Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in the fascinating intersection of nutrition science, brain metabolism, and mental health. With over two decades of clinical experience, including groundbreaking work at Smith College and Harvard University Health Services, she was the first to offer nutrition-based therapies as an alternative to psychiatric medications. I came across this incredible book after Alexandra interviewed Dr. Ede for one of her Luminary Sessions with Heroic Coaches. This book is PACKED with Big Ideas to help you and your family conquer mental health challenges. I’m excited to share some of my favorites, so let’s jump straight in!
The Gouge!
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The Gouge!

How to Be Smarter Than the Situation You Are In

by Admiral Bob Harward

Admiral Bob Harward is a retired three-star Admiral and US Navy SEAL. The wisdom he shares in this book is based on his 40 years of highly decorated military service, followed by another decade as a top executive in the global defense industry. After leading the invasions of Afghanistan in October 2001 and Iraq in March 2003, Harward served on the National Security Council under President George W. Bush and helped commission the National Counterterrorism Center. Before retiring from the military in 2013, he served as Deputy Commander of US Central Command under General James Mattis. This book is PACKED with Big Ideas. I’m excited to share some of my favorites, so let’s jump straight in!
Forever Strong
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Forever Strong

A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well

by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Want to be “Forever Strong”? Then this is the book for you. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified family physician with a fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences, brings two decades of expertise to the table. Through her collaboration with mentor Dr. Donald Layman, she has transformed the field of protein metabolism and nutrition. With a focus on gaining muscle rather than just losing fat, Gabrielle offers a fresh perspective on building lasting strength and vitality. She’s also part of the Heroic family, having served the special forces community alongside her Navy SEAL husband. This book is your how-to manual on optimizing muscle growth and overall health. I’m excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas so let’s jump straight in!
Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life
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Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life

The New Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

by Steven C. Hayes

Steven Hayes is the creator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an approach focused on accepting the present while committing to positive change. After exploring Marsha Linehan’s work on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I noticed strong similarities between ACT and DBT, both balancing acceptance with action. These approaches are part of the "third wave" in cognitive behavioral therapy, alongside Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. This workbook offers both theory and practical exercises to apply ACT principles in real life. I’m excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas, so let’s jump straight in!
Failing Forward
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Failing Forward

Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success

by John C. Maxwell

John Maxwell is a renowned leadership expert, author, and speaker who has written over 100 books on leadership, personal development, and growth. His work, including the famous The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, has influenced millions, making complex leadership concepts accessible and actionable. Maxwell is also the founder of the John Maxwell Company, which provides leadership training worldwide. This is our fifth Note on one of Maxwell’s books, following How Successful People Think, Leadershift, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, and his classic, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. I read this one during my recent deep dive into peak performance and mental toughness for our work with Heroic athletes, teams, and coaches. As Maxwell says, if we want to forge excellence and activate our Heroic potential, we MUST get really good at using failure as fuel for growth. The book is packed with Big Ideas on how to do just that, and I’m excited to share some of my favorites. So, let’s jump straight in!
Building a Life Worth Living
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Building a Life Worth Living

A Memoir

by Marsha M. Linehan

Marsha Linehan is the creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a pioneering approach originally designed to help those with suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, now widely used for various psychological challenges. Marsha’s story is nothing short of Heroic. After spending over two years in a mental health institution, she made a vow to help others escape their personal hells, leading to the creation of DBT. Today, she has trained over 10,000 therapists worldwide, and Time magazine named DBT one of the 100 most important new science ideas of our time. This book is packed with Big Ideas, and I’m excited to share some of my favorites, so let’s jump straight in!
The Pressure Principle
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The Pressure Principle

Handle Stress, Harness Energy, and Perform When It Counts

by Dr. Dave Alred MBE

Dr. Dave Alred MBE is an elite performance coach who works with top sports stars and teams, helping them deliver when the stakes are highest. Holding a PhD in Performing Under Pressure, he specializes in assisting athletes to excel in intense moments across sports like golf, rugby, and soccer. His book, recommended by one of the world's most elite athletes, is packed with Big Ideas for mastering mental toughness. This book is for anyone who wants to improve their performance under pressure. I'm excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas, so let’s jump straight in!
The Captain Class
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The Captain Class

A New Theory of Leadership

by Sam Walker

Sam Walker is the founding editor of the Wall Street Journal’s daily sports coverage and has worked with elite sports teams, companies, and military units to help them cultivate leadership. In The Captain Class, he presents a “New Theory of Leadership” based on his study of over 1,000 teams, ultimately identifying 17 of the greatest sports dynasties of all time. The common thread? An uncommon captain. Walker’s research reveals that the most critical ingredient in a team that achieves and sustains historic greatness is the character of its leader. This book is packed with inspiring stories and Big Ideas about what makes these captains and their teams extraordinary. I’m excited to share some of my favorites, so let’s jump straight in!
Pressure
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Pressure

Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout

by Geir Jordet

Pressure. Every one of us feels it, but imagine the intense drama of a World Cup penalty kick—this is the heart of Geir Jordet's Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout. Jordet, a Professor in Psychology and Football at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, explains what happens in the high-pressure moments on the football field. With a special focus on those nerve-wracking penalty shootouts, he examines the psychological and physiological changes that players undergo. From his extensive experience advising over 130 professional players across major European leagues, Jordet reveals why some players thrive and others falter when everything is on the line. I read this book in one sitting—it's packed with Big Ideas on handling pressure not just in sports but in every walk of life. I’m excited to share some of my favorites so let’s jump straight in!
Changing Your Story
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Changing Your Story

How To Take Control Of Your Life, Create Change And Achieve Your Goals

by Bill Beswick

Bill Beswick is an applied performance psychologist who specializes in working with elite teams. As a gold-medal winner coaching the England basketball team in the Commonwealth Championships, Bill became the first performance psychologist operating fully in professional football, where he has worked with eight Premier and English Championship League teams, including Manchester United. This book is all about “changing your story” so you can “take control of your life, create change and achieve your goals.” It features 20 chapters featuring 20 life lessons drawn from elite sport we can apply to our lives. It’s packed with Big Ideas and I’m excited to share some of my favorites, so let’s jump straight in!
Uncommon
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Uncommon

Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life

by Mark Divine

This is our fourth Note on one of Mark Divine’s books. Mark is a retired Navy SEAL Commander. He also has twenty-five years of experience as an entrepreneur. In this book, he teaches us how to be Uncommon. Over the last decade, Mark has become a dear friend, soul brother, and big investor in and supporter of Heroic. So... When he told me he had this book coming out, I was fired up to receive an advance copy. I read it in basically a single sitting. It’s fantastic. It’s packed with Big Ideas. I’m fired up to share some of my favorites so let’s jump straight in!
Areté
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Areté

Activate Your Heroic Potential

by Brian Johnson and Michael Balchan

Areté. It’s the one-word answer the Stoics would give you if you asked them how to live a good life, the one-word summation of our philosophy at Heroic, and the title of Brian Johnson’s book featuring 451 ideas/chapters to help us activate our Heroic Potential. As you know if you’re familiar with Brian and his iconoclastic style, the book is a quick-reading, conversational, knock-your-socks-off-with-practical-wisdom masterpiece.
Creating Your Best Life
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Creating Your Best Life

The Ultimate Life List Guide

by Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP

Caroline Adams Miller is one of my favorite human beings on the planet. And... This book is one of my ALL-TIME favorite books. In fact, it’s at least tied for first as my all-time favorite positive psychology book. Caroline has a remarkable ability to make the basic science of well-being SUPER PRACTICAL and the density of TRULY PRACTICAL, SCIENTIFICALLY GROUNDED wisdom in this book is astonishing. Gary Latham wrote the foreword. As you may know, Dr. Latham (and his colleague Dr. Edwin Locke) are THE WORLD’s preeminent authorities on the science of goal setting. His two-page foreword in and of itself is amazing. He tells us: “This book is a ‘must read’ because it brings science to life—your life.” I agree. I highly recommend you check it out. As you can imagine, the book is PACKED with Big Ideas. It’s going to be tough to focus on just a handful of my favorite Big Ideas, so let’s get straight to work!
177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class
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177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class

The Thought Processes, Habits and Philosophies of the Great Ones

by Steve Siebold

I’m not sure exactly where I saw this book referenced. But, when I saw the title I figured it would be a good addition to our ever-growing collection of Notes on mental toughness books so I got it and here we are. Steve Siebold founded Mental Toughness University in 1986. He’s the author of a number of books and has worked with elite performers around the world for decades. As per the title, this book is PACKED with “177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class”/ “The Thought Processes, Habits, and Philosophies of the Great Ones.” I’m excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas so let’s jump straight in!
Scars and Stripes
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Scars and Stripes

An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself

by Tim Kennedy and Nick Palmisciano

Tim Kennedy is a FASCINATING, inspiring human being. Imagine blending David Goggins and Jocko Willink and Nims Purja together then throwing them into a UFC ring and reading about their lives with a BRUTALLY honest magnifying glass on ALL the good, the bad and the ugly. It’s hard to put into words how compelling the book is but it’s REALLY good. Laugh-out-loud funny. Humbling. Inspiring. If you (or a loved one) enjoy great military and/or sports biographies, I think you’ll love it as much as I did. Although it’s a memoir, not a self-development book, it’s packed with Big Ideas and I’m excited to share some of my favorites so let’s jump straight in.
Your Brain at Work by David Rock
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Your Brain at Work by David Rock

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Your brain has limits—work within them to win.

Today’s book: Your Brain at Work by David Rock—a high-performance playbook that uses neuroscience to show how focusing, managing energy, and aligning your brain’s wiring can transform productivity, creativity, and well-being.

Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
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Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness

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Growth happens in the tension between stress and rest.

Today’s book: Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness—an insightful blueprint for achieving your best work and life without collapsing under the weight of push/pressure burnout.

To Sell Is Human by Daniel H. Pink
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To Sell Is Human by Daniel H. Pink

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Persuasion happens whether you want it to or not.

Today’s book: To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink—a fresh look at how selling has evolved, and how we’re all in the business of influencing, whether it’s ideas, actions, or attention.

The As If Principle by Richard Wiseman
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The As If Principle by Richard Wiseman

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Behavior shapes emotion — flip the script.

Today’s book: The As If Principle by Richard Wiseman—a scientifically grounded guide showing that your actions lead your feelings, identity and results much more powerfully than your thoughts alone.

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
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The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin

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Excellence isn’t talent—it’s your method.

Today’s book: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin—a deep exploration of how to internalize fundamentals, thrive under pressure, and achieve mastery across domains.

The Pursuit of Perfect by Tal Ben-Shahar
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The Pursuit of Perfect by Tal Ben-Shahar

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Perfectionism is the enemy of fulfillment.

Today’s book: The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life by Tal Ben‑Shahar—a positive-psychology guide unveiling the real cost of perfectionism and pointing the way toward “optimalism”—striving for excellence without denying reality.

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden
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The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden

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Self-esteem isn’t a gift—it’s a daily practice.

Today’s book: The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden—a foundational work showing that real self-esteem is earned through conscious, consistent behavior, not wishful thinking.

Parenting Champions by Lanny Bassham
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Parenting Champions by Lanny Bassham

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Your child’s mental game starts with you.

Today’s book: Parenting Champions by Lanny Bassham—an Olympic-champion’s guide for parents who want to raise mentally strong kids. It’s less about trophies, more about building self-image, resilience, and winning from the inside out.

Raise Your Game by Alan Stein Jr.
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Raise Your Game by Alan Stein Jr.

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Your habits win when no one’s watching.

Today’s book: Raise Your Game by Alan Stein Jr.—a performance blueprint drawn from elite athletes and coaches, translated into habits, routines, and mindset tools you can use in sports, business, or life.

The Passion Paradox by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
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The Passion Paradox by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness

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Passion fuels greatness—but misused, it tortures.

Today’s book: The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness—a smart guide showing how passion isn’t just a gift—it’s a wild power that must be handled with care.

The Common Denominator of Success by Albert E.N. Gray
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The Common Denominator of Success by Albert E.N. Gray

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Success = disciplined action, especially when you don’t feel like it.

Today’s book: The Common Denominator of Success by Albert E. N. Gray—originating from a legendary 1940s speech revealing the single trait separating the successful from the unsuccessful.

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
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Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

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Change your thoughts, change your future.

Today’s book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill—the foundational mindset manual built on interviews with 500+ of the most successful people of the early 20th century. It’s not about greed—it’s about clarity, belief, and disciplined action.

The Power of Your Supermind by Vernon Howard
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The Power of Your Supermind by Vernon Howard

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There’s a part of you that’s already free.

Today’s book: The Power of Your Supermind by Vernon Howard—a clear-eyed guide to stepping beyond the conditioned mind, releasing the “false self,” and awakening the deeper intelligence within you often called the Supermind.

The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles
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The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles

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You rise the moment you decide to.

Today’s book: The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles—his follow-up to The Science of Getting Rich, focused not on wealth but on character, mindset, and the inner decision to live with greatness.

Toward a Psychology of Being by Abraham Maslow
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Toward a Psychology of Being by Abraham Maslow

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You were made for more than survival—you were made to become.

Today’s book: Toward a Psychology of Being by Abraham Maslow—a foundational text in humanistic psychology that explores self-actualization, higher motivation, and what it really means to live as a fully expressed human being.

The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
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The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler

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When you enter flow, you become limitless.

Today’s book: The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler—a thrilling deep dive into how elite athletes tap the science of flow to push human performance to the edge. The big idea? You can use the same triggers to level up your own life.

True Success by Tom Morris
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True Success by Tom Morris

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Greatness of spirit matters more than trophies.

Today’s book: True Success: A New Philosophy of Excellence by Tom Morris — a guide that flips the common script on success. Instead of wealth, fame, or status, Morris argues that true success is built on inner excellence, character, and meaningful contribution.

The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford
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The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford

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You Don’t Force Greatness—You Allow It

Today’s book: The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford—the mindfulness mentor behind NBA legends—revealing how awareness, presence, and breath unlock peak performance and deep resilience.

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
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Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

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The path reveals itself only after you start walking.

Today’s book: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight—a raw, honest memoir of building Nike from a scrappy idea into a global icon. It’s a story about perseverance, belief, and learning by doing—without a map.

The Paradox of Choice - Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz
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The Paradox of Choice - Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz

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More options don’t make life better—just more confusing.

Today’s book: The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz—a revealing look at how abundant choices (in careers, purchases, relationships, routines) can overwhelm us, dilute satisfaction, and fuel anxiety. The answer isn’t more freedom—it’s smarter limitations.

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

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Talent matters—but context matters more.

Today’s book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell—a fascinating exploration of how extraordinary success is shaped not just by talent, but by opportunity, timing, culture, and sustained effort.

Why Your Life Sucks by Alan Cohen
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Why Your Life Sucks by Alan Cohen

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Your mindset might be sabotaging your joy.

Today’s book: Why Your Life Sucks by Alan Cohen — a candid, empowering look at the beliefs and habits that quietly undermine your happiness, and how to shift them so life feels more open, purposeful, and alive.

Take a Nap! Change Your Life. by Sara C. Mednick
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Take a Nap! Change Your Life. by Sara C. Mednick

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A nap isn’t lazy—it’s a performance hack.

Today’s book: Take a Nap! Change Your Life. by Sara C. Mednick, Ph.D.—a science-backed guide to using naps strategically to sharpen your mind, boost your health, and elevate your performance. Mednick teaches that the right nap at the right time can be one of your most powerful rejuvenation tools.

You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt
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Growth begins where comfort ends.

Today’s book: You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt—a timeless reminder that character, courage, and wisdom are forged through experience, not comfort.

The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris
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The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris

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True fulfillment isn’t the absence of pain.

Today’s book: The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris — a powerful challenge to the myth that happiness comes from feeling good all the time. Instead, it shows how accepting life’s full range of experience leads to a richer, more meaningful life.

You Are Special by Fred Rogers
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You Are Special by Fred Rogers

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You matter—just by being you.

Today’s book: You Are Special by Fred Rogers—a gentle, profound reminder that human worth is not conditional on achievement, popularity, or perfection. It’s inherent.

The Miracle of Right Thought by Orison Swett Marden
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The Miracle of Right Thought by Orison Swett Marden

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What you consistently think, you become.

Today’s book: The Miracle of Right Thought by Orison Swett Marden—a timeless reminder that success, character, and happiness are first created in the mind before they appear in the world.

The Power of Character Strengths by Ryan M. Niemiec and Robert E. McGrath
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The Power of Character Strengths by Ryan M. Niemiec and Robert E. McGrath

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Strengths aren’t talents—they’re tools for flourishing.

Today’s book: The Power of Character Strengths by Ryan M. Niemiec & Robert E. McGrath—a research-based guide to identifying, cultivating, and applying your core strengths to become happier, more effective, and more resilient.

Perfectly Yourself by Matthew Kelly
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Perfectly Yourself by Matthew Kelly

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Become your best self—one right step at a time.

Today’s book: Perfectly Yourself by Matthew Kelly—a practical guide to discovering who you truly are and becoming the best version of yourself by focusing on progress, character, mission, and service rather than chasing elusive perfection.

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
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The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell

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You can’t improve what you don’t develop.

Today’s book: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell—an essential guide for intentional personal development—teaching that growth isn’t accidental, it’s practiced.

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