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The world’s best wisdom distilled into inspiring, impactful and practical micro-lessons you can apply to your life today. And every (!) day.
What To Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D.
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Your self-talk is shaping your life—on autopilot.
Today’s book: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Dr. Shad Helmstetter—a powerful reminder that your thoughts—and especially your self-talk—are programming your mind, habits, and destiny every single day.
With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham
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Winning is a mindset. Train it deliberately.
Today’s book: With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham—Olympic gold medalist turned mental performance coach—shares how to build elite focus, confidence, and consistency by mastering your self-image and thoughts.
The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal
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Stress isn’t the enemy—your mindset is the key.
Today’s book: The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal—a groundbreaking reframe of stress as a source of strength, resilience, and growth—if you change how you think about it.
Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink
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Discipline isn’t punishment—it’s power.
Today’s book: Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink—a raw, powerful manual for forging a mindset of toughness, clarity, and unstoppable momentum through the daily practice of discipline.
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Originals by Adam Grant
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You don’t have to be first—you have to be bold.
Today’s book: Originals by Adam Grant—a powerful exploration of how people challenge the status quo, drive innovation, and make a difference by thinking differently—and acting courageously.
The Power of TED* by David Emerald
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Stop reacting. Start creating. Choose your role.
Today’s book: The Power of TED* by David Emerald—a powerful framework for breaking out of victim thinking and stepping into your full creative potential—personally, professionally, and relationally.
The Enchiridion by Epictetus
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Control your mind. Accept your fate. Live with virtue.
Today’s book: The Enchiridion by Epictetus—a short, sharp handbook of Stoic wisdom that teaches you how to master yourself, live with purpose, and meet life’s challenges with calm and courage.
The Undefeated Mind by Alex Lickerman, M.D.
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Strength isn’t avoiding adversity—it’s growing through it.
Today’s book: The Undefeated Mind by Dr. Alex Lickerman—a powerful blend of science, medicine, and Buddhist philosophy showing how to develop a mind that not only endures adversity—but transforms through it.
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No Sweat by Michelle Segar, Ph.D.
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Ditch guilt. Move with joy. Stay consistent.
Today’s book: No Sweat by Dr. Michelle Segar—a science-backed, refreshingly compassionate guide to making exercise something you want to do—not something you should do.
The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling
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Focus on what matters. Execute with precision.
Today’s book: The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling—a powerful system to help individuals and teams close the gap between what they want to achieve and what they actually get done.