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A powerful quote that stands out to me from, Ego is the Enemy. 🗿 “Those who have subdued their ego understand that it doesn’t degrade you when others treat you poorly; it degrades them.” To me, that quote is a reminder that we shouldn’t let the actions of others control our emotions. When someone treats you poorly, the best thing we can do is to ignore them and move on. We should not let their bad behavior ruin our day or make us feel bad about ourselves. By subduing your ego, you can free yourself from the emotional turmoil that comes from taking things personally. What’s your favorite Ryan Holiday book? 🤔

Question: If you could be personally mentored by ALL of the authors in ONE of these stacks, which stack would you choose? 🟦 or 🟧? Comment your thoughts!

I was reading a stat recently that really caught my attention: between 2017 and 2023, U.S. literacy levels dropped by 12 points. Today, 28% of American adults measure at the lowest literacy level, and for the first time in human history, average IQ scores are actually starting to decline. That is exactly why I’m such a huge fan of long-form, physical books. Sitting down with a 100 to 300-page book actually lengthens your attention span and gives you something short-form content just can’t match. An author takes the time to build a hypothesis, explore the problem, and walk you through detailed case studies and stories. Ironically, those anecdotes and case studies are the exact things that AI and quick book summaries strip away. But that’s the material that anchors you emotionally to what you’re learning, helping boost your literacy, focus, and cognitive growth. I share all of this because I have so much appreciation for authors, advocates, and everyone fighting to keep long-form reading alive. What’s a physical book you’ve read lately that completely hooked you? 📖👇

You cannot spend your life worrying about the petty feelings of others. Book: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Garry Lineham shares that “The Power of Now” had the biggest impact on his life after receiving it while serving time in solitary confinement for encrypting data. While reading up to 12 hours a day, the book transformed him by helping him recognize the voice inside his head and realize who he truly was. Today, he is the co-founder of Human Garage, where he helps people transform their lives through simple movements. 📖 Book: The Power of Now ✍️ Author: Eckhart Tolle 🎙️ Guest: Garry Lineham

10 Books That Changed My Life Forever. What has been the most impactful book in your life?

Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” is a timeless classic that deserves to be revisited every year to see how its lessons apply to different stages of life. Rather than just being about affirmations, the book’s true power comes from Hill’s courageous, face-to-face interviews that demystified the mindsets of the greatest titans of industry. Richard highlights that understanding the source of these insights allows modern business owners and brands to truly future-proof their success. 📖 Book: Think & Grow Rich ✍️ Author: Napoleon Hill 🎙️ Guest: Richard Dolan

How many books have you read in this stack?

4 Books to Help You Get Better at Decision Making 1. Get Out of My Head It’s a practical guide to overriding negative thoughts patterns and obtaining mental clarity that presents practical strategies to achieve that goal. 2. Black Sheep This book is a guide to embracing your individuality, finding your purpose, and making an impact on the world in a positive way. 3. The Art of Clear Thinking This book provides insight and techniques on how to sharpen one’s mental acuity and make better decisions in life in order to make a better life. 4. The One Thing Focusing on the most important task at hand is the key to achieving extraordinary results, both at work and in the pursuit of personal growth.

Which habit is your favorite from this book? 🤔 My favorite is “Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. Seek continuous improvement and renewal professionally and personally.” Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have... you! It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: • physical 🏋️ • social/emotional 🗣️ • mental 🧠 • spiritual 🙏🏻 I’m motivated by daily progress. Progress fuels my fire. If you haven’t read ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ yet, I highly recommend it.

If you have a repetitive task, you can probably automate it. Automate Your Busywork by Aytekin Tank challenges you to stop treating repetitive work as an unavoidable part of your day and start looking at your work as a system you can continually improve. The goal of automation is not simply to get more done. It is to remove the busywork that consumes your attention so you have more time and mental energy for the work that actually requires your creativity, judgment, and unique abilities. And while building those systems takes time upfront, the hours you invest today can continue paying you back for years. Read Less. Apply More.

30 books that can absolutely change your life. Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Zero to One by Peter Thiel The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Essentialism by Greg McKeown Hooked by Nir Eyal The Go-Giver by Bob Burg The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Vagabonding by Rolf Potts The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Anything You Want by Derek Sivers The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Atomic Habits by James Clear The 7 Habits by Stephen Covey Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins Principles by Ray Dalio 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani Your One Word by Evan Carmichael The Third Door by Alex Banayan Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Deep Work by Cal Newport The Subtle Art by Mark Manson Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Have you read this book yet? 📖: The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma Robin Sharma is someone who works harder on himself than anyone in any room that he’s in. I love that. I want mentors who are putting in the work, and there is no questioning Robin’s dedication to personal development. In this book, he advocates for waking up at 5AM to maximize your personal growth and productivity through a morning routine that includes exercise, reflection, and learning.

“If you push a human being to the point of total physical and mental exhaustion, they don’t break. They finally wake up.” - Joe De Sena From the book: “Becoming Spartan” by Brian Duncanson

“If you know how to use your phone better than how to use your brain, you’re leaving a great deal on the table.” “Life Explained: Chasing 10Hz” by Dr. Izzy Justice reframes stress, focus, and burnout through a neuroscience lens, not motivation or willpower. This book explains why high performers can look successful on the outside yet feel overwhelmed, foggy, or constantly on edge, and it all comes down to how the brain is operating under modern pressure. This is a reminder that you are not broken. Your brain adapted perfectly to the environment you trained it in. Read Less. Apply More. Change the state, and everything else follows.

“Money doesn’t just impact your life; it shapes your happiness, your relationships, and your future. Master it, and you’ll master the life you’ve always dreamed of.” — Nicholas E. Michels (Rich by Choice)

5 Books That Will Boost Your Financial Intelligence

Robert Greene taught me that the people that preach the loudest about virtue are usually the most power-hungry. It’s not just Hollywood; he’s seen it when he worked in New York in journalism. It’s what really goes on in the world of business, politics, or wherever the real game is played behind the mask, not out in the public.

Books are the greatest mentors you can find.

Let’s fight this toxic instant gratification culture together 📖