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Staring Down the Wolf by Mark Divine
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Great leaders tame fear—and rise through service.
Today’s book: Staring Down the Wolf by Mark Divine—a warrior’s guide to leading from the inside out by conquering fear, mastering self, and building elite teams rooted in trust and purpose.
The Psychology of Hope by Charles R. Snyder
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Hope isn’t luck. It’s a way of thinking you can build.
Today’s book: The Psychology of Hope by Charles R. Snyder—a groundbreaking, science-based look at how hope fuels achievement, resilience, and well-being—and how anyone can learn to grow it.
Willpower by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney
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Self-control isn’t fixed—it’s a skill you can build.
Today’s book: Willpower by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney—a science-backed guide to understanding what drains your willpower, how to strengthen it, and why it’s the key to long-term success.
Constructive Living by David K. Reynolds
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Do what needs doing—regardless of how you feel.
Today’s book: Constructive Living by David K. Reynolds—a powerful synthesis of Japanese Morita and Naikan therapies, offering a radically practical approach to living with purpose, clarity, and responsibility.
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It Worked for Me by General Colin L. Powell
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Integrity, hard work, and clarity always win.
Today’s book: It Worked for Me by General Colin L. Powell—a wisdom-packed collection of leadership principles, personal stories, and practical values from one of America’s most respected leaders.
Discover the Power Within You by Eric Butterworth
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The divine isn’t distant—it lives within you.
Today’s book: Discover the Power Within You by Eric Butterworth—a spiritual classic that reminds us: you don’t need to reach for something outside yourself—you already have the power to create a deeply meaningful life.
Spartan Up! by Joe De Sena
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Comfort kills. Embrace challenge. Live like a Spartan.
Today’s book: Spartan Up! by Joe De Sena—the founder of Spartan Race delivers a gritty, no-excuses guide to forging resilience, discipline, and purpose through voluntary hardship and mental toughness.
Making Hope Happen by Shane J. Lopez, PhD
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Hope isn’t a feeling—it’s a habit you can build.
Today’s book: Making Hope Happen by Shane J. Lopez, PhD—a science-backed, heart-filled guide that shows how to create a hopeful life—on purpose—through belief, action, and connection.
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Sea Stories by Admiral William H. McRaven
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Real-world wisdom from a life in special operations.
Today’s book: Sea Stories by Admiral William H. McRaven—a gripping and deeply human memoir filled with leadership lessons, battlefield truths, and quiet moments of honor from a lifetime of Navy service.