Podcasts about book challenge

Jess here, hosting my entire extended family for the holiday weekend and sending love to you and yours. Enjoy this #WriterGift flashback!It's the gifts episode! Here are the links you're looking for:KJ:Redbubble ❄️ Stamp blocks ❄️ Stamp blanks and stencils ❄️ Frixion Pens ❄️ Leuchterm plannerJess:Sarina's Socks ❄️ Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney (for KJ, but Jess loved it, too!) ❄️ Fillion planner cover by Little Mountain Bindery ❄️ Jess's favorite sticky tabs ❄️ Pens by Schneider ❄️ Sarina's stamp with the kinda-sorta True North Series three pine tree logo ❄️ The “Begin” mug Jess wants a case of.Sarina:Hedgehog Pencil Holder ❄️ Post-its that fit over planner months ❄️ Corkicle (it doesn't come with the sticker, sorry…)#AmReadingJess: Scarcity: The New Science of Having Less and How It Defines Our Lives by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar ShafirKJ: The Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowSarina: The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio AxelrodZowie! Thanks for listening. If you want to check out our last gift episodes (and guides), click the years: 2019 2018 2017.If you've got other ideas we should know about, share them in the #AmWriting Facebook group.And if you'd like to subscribe to the shownotes email or support the podcast, click the button.To give a subscription as a gift, click THIS button!Big news, #AmWriters: our guided Blueprint for a Book Challenge was such a hit this past summer that we're going to run it again in January! Plus, we're adding even more interactive elements so you can connect with other writers.It's a great way to start or refine a book idea, get some professional guidance from our Author Accelerator coaches, and stay motivated to do the hard work of thinking before you write.Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction or memoir - this challenge could be just the thing you need. We will be launching in early January, so stay tuned to these podcasts for all the details, check the show notes, and make sure that you are a supporter of the #AmWriting Podcast, so that when it comes to January, you'll be ready to go. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

It is of course the inimitable, the unconquerable, the inexhaustible Jo Piazza, all of whose adjectives require me to use spell check. I am a long time fan of Jo, and she's been on the pod before—see also Episode 393, I Want to Sell Books, But I'm Also Writing What I Want to Write. She is the author of, most recently, The Sicilian Inheritance and coming soon, Everyone Is Lying to You, which started out as a serial in her weekly email/Substack, Over the Influence. She's also the host of a great podcast, Under the Influence.As far as I know she's the first person to pull off this feat. She probably isn't, but we're going to roll with it as a working theory. This is a great convo, and you will undoubtedly leave inspired, as I was, to write your own serial. (I probably won't but I WAS inspired.)Join Jo's Substack and vote on the cover HERE.#AmReadingJo:The Displacements, Bruce Holsinger (author of The Gifted School)Nightwatching, Tracy SierraHere One Moment, Liane MoriartyKJ:I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself, Glynnis MacNicolThe Wedding People, Alison EspachJo's email/Substack Over the InfluenceBig news, #AmWriters: our guided Blueprint for a Book Challenge was such a hit this past summer that we're going to run it again in January! Plus, we're adding even more interactive elements so you can connect with other writers.It's a great way to start or refine a book idea, get some professional guidance from our Author Accelerator coaches, and stay motivated to do the hard work of thinking before you write.Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction or memoir - this challenge could be just the thing you need. We will be launching in early January, so stay tuned to these podcasts for all the details, check the show notes, and make sure that you are a supporter of the #AmWriting Podcast, so that when it comes to January, you'll be ready to go.#AmWriting is made possible by our “stickers” - readers who financially support the Podcast. As a thank you, Stickers get access to bonus content - like our Blueprint for a Book Challenge. To receive these posts and support the Podcast, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

In today's solo episode, we're celebrating a big milestone—10,000 downloads! Thank you for being a part of the Genius Leadership community and for your continued support. While we're on the topic of growth, I want to dive into something that might challenge you: the idea that you may be consuming too much knowledge and not taking enough time to implement it. Are you constantly reading, listening to podcasts, or consuming self-help content but still feel like you're not making progress? Well, today, I want to challenge the idea that more knowledge always leads to more progress. With self-help books, podcasts, and personal development courses at our fingertips, it's easy to get caught up in constant consumption. But when do we stop and actually implement what we've learned? Today, I'll share why it's time to hit pause on reading and focus on integrating one powerful piece of knowledge at a time. Drawing from my own journey of spending two and a half years fully absorbing just one book, I'm encouraging you to slow down, pick one book, and make it your personal Bible for the rest of the year. This is the episode that might just help you take real, meaningful steps forward. In this episode, you will learn about: How consuming too much self-help content holds you back why it took me two and a half years to read a book and what made it life changing  the impact of slowing down and focusing on truly integrating what you learn why trusting your own wisdom is just as important as external advice a challenge for you in Q4 that could transform the way you approach personal development Stay safe and #standwithukraine, Anna   Resources:   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change   Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning    Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall      Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/ 

Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print   Welcome to our second podcast featuring winning entries from this year's pen to print writing competitions  The short story competition was won by Michael Flavin with his story “Through a Glass” which is read by Chris Gregory  Linnda Quinn was the winner of the Book Challenge with her book “The Toffee Man and the Kingdom of Ends”. This extract is read by Emily Inkpen.  Our final excerpt in this podcast is from The Essay Writing Competition which was won by “The Chicago Way”  written by  Andy Horton and read by Chris Gregory  If you would be interested in finding out more about Pen to Print and the awards please visit the pen to print website here https://pentoprint.org/  We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write on! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/  Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio. This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen to Print.  This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England 

In this revenge quiz, Tim has extracted the first paragraphs from Claire's Tudor history books and asks her to guess which book they come from! Maybe you can pick which book they are from the list here: On This Day in Tudor History I On This Day in Tudor History II Tudor Places of Great Britain The Anne Boleyn Collection The Anne Boleyn Collection II The Anne Boleyn Collection III Sweating Sickness in a Nutshell George Boleyn The Fall of Anne Boleyn The Tudor Puzzle Book The Tudor Puzzle Book II Two Gentlemen Poets at the Court of Henry VIII The Boleyns of Hever Castle Illustrated Kings and Queens of England

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we're heading to Alberta, Cnada to chat with  Alison McBain. Alison is an awarding winner writer, editor, and ghostwriter. She is also the founder of the publishing company, Fairfield Scribes. Alison is a mom of three, and has taken on the incredible challenge of writing 52 books in a year with her project, Author Versus AI. Find out more at: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/ 

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we're heading to Alberta, Cnada to chat with  Alison McBain. Alison is an awarding winner writer, editor, and ghostwriter. She is also the founder of the publishing company, Fairfield Scribes. Alison is a mom of three, and has taken on the incredible challenge of writing 52 books in a year with her project, Author Versus AI. Find out more at: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/ 

Just over halfway friends. Today's prompt: favorite quote from your favorite book.

It's my birthday! And day 16 of this challenge, I'm still plugging along. Today's prompt: favorite female main character.

Halfway through! The day 15 prompt is: favorite male main character.

*Well, day 13 did not post on day 13. So, it looks like you'll get two on day 14. Yeeeeee Day 13 prompt: Favorite Writer

Somebody come get me, I can't stop hating. Day 14: a book to movie adaptation that disappointed you.

Whoops! Publishing late, but better late than never. Today's prompt: a book you love but hate at the same time.

Perfect prompt for a professional hater, day 11: a book you hate.

Woo! We're a third of the way there with the day ten prompt: a book that reminds you of home.

If I'm being honest, this is an announcement I didn't really want to make, but here we are. I am quitting my 52 book challenge and I wanted to let you know about it for a couple of reasons.

In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of the Timeline Exercise, a reflective way for you to reveal patterns and priorities throughout your life – in your 20's, 30's, 40's, and so on. Minna also shares her personal experience with the exercise and her own revelations, as she outlines the process and helps you expand on it to change your life.   --

Have you ever had this experience where some days you just feel on top of the world, confident, clear, and you're running hard after the things that matter to you, and then a moment later or the next day, you feel completely discouraged, completely down, and you're doubting everything about your existence? Today's book in the 52 Book Challenge, "The One Truth" by Jon Gordon breaks down why this is happening, what it takes to fix it, and how we can better understand our own mind so that we can actually achieve the things that I feel like we're designed to achieve. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=qVus-Pjlu20tBHEy

What's the secret to writing a book that requires little to no marketing to sell hundreds of thousands of copies and put millions of dollars in your pocket? That's what we're talking about today. Today's book on the 52 Book Challenge is Write Useful Books, A Modern Approach to Designing and Refining Recommendable Non -Fiction by Rob Fitzpatrick. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=jNxCzvLdNZ6n-5KC

This week, Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, ratified a law that puts to a halt any potential misapplication of a legislation, which was initially put in place to shield our students from explicit content in their schools. The law now creates a stringent barrier for those Florida individuals unaffiliated with the state's educational network from making needless objections to book titles. DeSantis unveiled his thoughts a day preceding the bill signing, expressing disapproval of the misuse of parental rights and curricular transparency as a means of dismissing books from schools. The Governor deems such actions fallacious, hoping to combat the futile efforts aimed at discrediting the school's literary choices. He asserted, 'The deliberate attempts to overrule every book's worthiness, with clear intent to belittle the system, are inherently incorrect. Such behavior bears the mark of overstepped political motivations and theatricality, and not of genuine concern for the educational value of the materials.' Governor DeSantis refrains from indulging those pursuing visibility through efforts aimed at censoring classical literature. He indicated that these efforts are more politically driven than educationally inclined, undermining the genuine purpose of literary instruction. He remarked, 'We have no tolerance for these misleading endeavors to evince public recognition. Your assertions that state law necessitates the removal of classic books are nothing but misrepresentations of the true intentions of the law to guard the credibility of educational content.' 'These false claims disrupt the rightful path of our students' learning journey,' DeSantis added. He is steadfast in his pursuit to preserve classic literature within our educational system, staunchly opposed to efforts directed at banning them, veiled under the guise of parental concerns. The Governor declaimed, 'A critical portion of the objections raised—around 90% of them—actually pertain to books that hold an integral position in our educational system. Remember, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' tops recommended reading by the state's education department. Assertions that the Florida law prohibits reading it are baseless.' He challenged statements suggesting that the inclusion of books about important figures like Hank Aaron, whose biography was a Book of the Month selection by the Florida Department of Education, was disallowed. These attempts to levy claims on state-endorsed literature are clearly misguided, according to DeSantis. 'Books that are part and parcel of our educational system cannot simply be dismissed falsely under state law,' he insisted. His condemnation of such efforts is as strong as his intent to preserve the quality and integrity of Florida's education. Mocking a teacher's whimsical act of blanketing over all books in a classroom, Governor DeSantis referred to it as the epitome of a passive-aggressive stance, which he refuses to entertain. 'It's nothing more than a farce to gain attention,' he said, dismissing the act as a misplaced notion directing critique at the state. DeSantis holds no tolerance for such groundless antics aimed at deriding the educational norms established over time. 'Such nonsensical drama is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,' the Governor stated firmly, standing up against the propagated illusion of implied censorship. 'Here's a simple test,' he continued. 'If an image from a book is unfit for airing on your broadcasts, then, indeed, it's probably unwarranted in a sixth-grade classroom. But that's not the case for our state-endorsed books.' His proposed test offers an insightful perspective on the appropriateness of the content. By making this comparison, he counteracts the smear campaign against core literature implying they're inappropriate for an educational environment. DeSantis' remarks underline the importance of preserving the praiseworthy facets of the education system, clearly demarcating the line between genuine concerns for appropriateness and politically-driven efforts to delude the public with fallacious arguments. As we move forward, the Florida Governor's resolve to maintain the integrity of curriculum selection and learning content serves as a poignant reminder of the primary goals of education system: Enlightenment, empowerment, and maintaining the enduring value of classical literature. Real News Now Website Connect with Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/realnewsnow Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp End Wokeness: https://endthewokeness.com #realnewsnowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Jessica Smartt realized that what her seventh-grade son needed more than anything was to love reading, she created a little challenge for him. It has transformed him into a reader. She shares how to run a Book Challenge for YOUR family - summer reading, or in the school year! About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources  50 Book Challenge Download Connect Jessica Smartt | Instagram | Facebook | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance Tuttle Twins: children's books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show. View full show notes on the blog.

When I see a book that says "world -class entrepreneurs can achieve more by doing less" as a subtitle, you know I'm all in. Book 15 of the 52 book challenge this year is 10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan from Strategic Coach and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=o9B2lq1Ve9yDYDZ3

How you start your day matters because it's the only part of your day that you actually have control over. Think about that. It's the only part of your day you have control over. So why not take control of how you start your mornings? And that's the premise of The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. The not so obvious secret guaranteed to transform your life before 8 a .m. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=Sz3CWCqYZp15DOT_

What is the secret to a great marriage? What does it take to not only stay together, but to grow deeper and deeper in love and have more and more joy and satisfaction and fun and deep friendship in your marriage? That's the question I think every married person should be asking. My second relationship book this year in the 52 Book Challenge is another marriage one. It is The Go -Giver Marriage by John David Mann and his wife, Ana Gabriel Mann. 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=l_DfpokYWFMEkbLs

Are we missing the point of money? Are we saving too much and not spending enough on the things that matter? That's the premise of this week's book, Die With Zero by Bill Perkins. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=SN8F_Y9kcSehhtW1

Plenty of people will tell you to follow your dreams. Few people will be honest about just how hard it will be. Today I unpack book 11 in the 52 Book Challenge, the legendary book from Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=exghd7eq-Can316V

Join hosts Will Meldman and Brock O'Hurn as they delve into a wide array of topics, from daily vitamin supplements to their adventures with a flat tire en route to a private screening of "Dune 2." The conversation weaves seamlessly between personal anecdotes, film reviews, and literary exploration. The hosts share their experiences with various supplements, discussing the effects of caffeine and the benefits of mushroom gummies. A mishap involving a flat tire on the way to a movie screening leads to an impromptu discussion about the film industry and the experience of watching "Dune 2."  Moving beyond movies, the hosts dive into the world of literature, exploring classic works of fantasy and science fiction. From Tolkien's influences to lesser-known gems like "The King of Elf Lands Daughter" and "Tales of the Dying Earth," they provide insights into the rich tapestry of literary inspiration.  Listeners are invited to join the conversation on Instagram, where Mauldin shares his journey through a 50-book challenge. With engaging storytelling and candid commentary, Studio 22 offers a captivating blend of entertainment and intellectual exploration.  Join the 50 book challenge! instagram.com/wmeldman33

Can you really change your life in just 5 seconds? That's the premise of Mel Robbins' hit book The 5 Second Rule. Based on the latest brain science and habit forming psychology, this simple rule can help you improve just about every area of your life. Let's unpack my biggest takeaway from the book! The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=NcjZCDApwK0hMJDn

If you're an entrepreneur or a high achiever or an ambitious person, you might struggle with happiness because you're always chasing the next thing. And I know this from experience.This is the story of my life. And so today's book in the 52 book challenge, The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, we need to unpack this most important issue. This is probably one of the most helpful and honest books I've ever read for entrepreneurs and high achievers. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=6sjfSIaV9JOzaIsG

What is prayer? How does it work? Am I doing it wrong? These are questions that many Christians have had and many people of all kinds of faiths have had. And in today's book, in the 52 -book challenge, book eight, we're going to talk about prayer as unpacked in the book If You Will Ask by Oswald Chambers. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=UbSEfzp7IzJ11VUX

✍️ Writers: when you're stuck on a plot, go outside and take a walk with a friend. You'll still be stuck, but you will get your steps in for the day, and have someone to b***h to. Follow us for more plotting tips. Here all week.Sometimes Sarina and I take an ordinary walk. Most times, actually. But sometimes, part way up the first hill, Sarina says, Ok, so I have this problem. And then we're off, trying to figure out why a character would make a certain choice, or how to get someone from point A to point B.And then I will say, ok, I have a problem. And occasionally it's that simple, but for me, the problem is usually that I have made my plot so ludicrously over-complicated that it cannot even be explained, let alone reduced to a single problem. Which is a different problem. And then we try to fix THAT. Either way, there's a point here, which is: putting the problem, or the plot, into words in itself can help solve it—or reveal what's really wrong—and also, it can really help to get a new perspective. In the episode, we talk about how and why to do this (it doesn't have to involve a walk or a dog or a hill), who you can enlist (apparently Kristan Higgins does it with her husband, only he's not actually allowed to talk) and most importantly, we discuss getting past the all the voices in your head telling you not to, and and note that the louder those voices are, the more likely it is that maybe you need to talk this over with someone before you go any further.A few things we referenced: the summer planning series, Blueprint for a Book Challenge, which included a LOT of talk about why it's a good idea to voice what you're planning to do before you do it.Links from the Pod:Becca Syme Jennie's book The Last Beach BungalowSarina's book Rookie MoveOtter (voice recording app)#AmReadingKJ: The Mistborn Trilogy, Brandon SandersonWreck the Halls, Tessa BaileySarina: The Intern, Michele CampbellJennie: Debbie Millman's Design Matters (Podcast)The Creative Act, Rick Rubin During the pandemic, there was an explosion of people who wanted to write memoir, and many of those writers are now struggling to make sense of their drafts and figure out how to approach the marketplace. It's a great time to be a book coach who specializes in memoir, and in March 2024, Author Accelerator is launching a certification course to give memoir coaches the skills, tools, and experience to meet writers where they are.Our year-long program is robust and intense. I'm inviting any listeners of this show who are interested in our coaching program to sign up for a one-on-one session with me to strategize about whether or not this course is right for you. Just go to bookcoaches.com/amwriting to sign up for a time that works for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

I think communication is the most powerful skill you can have because this whole world revolves around people. And the better you can communicate with those people, the better your life will be, whether you're a leader, a speaker, a content creator, or you just interact with humans from day to day. Improving your communication can help a ton. So that's why I dedicated an entire category of the eight categories of books to communication. And today's book is the 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by none other than John C. Maxwell The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=OQ34_OaiuFInS4Os

I am reading 100 books this year and my first 10 are complete! In this episode I discuss pros and cons of this challenge so far, and talk about each book and what I thought about it (no spoilers). The first 10 books were, in order:The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - VE SchwabMrs. Dalloway - Virginia WoolfA Tale for the Time Being - Ruth OzekiThe Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman - Denis TheriaultThe Glass Hotel - Emily St John MandelBurning Sage - Meghan FandrichSprawl - Danielle DuttonLoomered - Laura LoomerOn Writing - Stephen KingModern Whore - Andrea WerhunContact me: demetra@demetragray.com

If you've ever struggled with writer's block or creativity block or just that inner struggle to bring something to life in the world that you want to see (whether a business, a new workout routine, a new relationship that you know you should pursue) this book is for you. Today in our series of the 52 Book Challenge, we are talking about book six of 52, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=l0WqrbEMJEESNCsv

What separates a healthy marriage from a miserable one? In this book review, Graham Cochrane discusses 'The Four Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages' by Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey. The book explores how brain science can be used to improve marriages and create a stronger emotional, spiritual, and physical connection. Cochrane highlights the concept of joy as the most powerful motivator in life and emphasizes the importance of shrinking the 'joy gap' in a marriage. The book provides four habits to build joy in a marriage, including playing together and listening for emotion. Cochrane concludes by recommending the book as a quick and actionable read for anyone looking to improve their marriage. Takeaways - Joy and joyful attachment are the most powerful motivators in life. - Love is attachment, and the more joy you build into your marriage, the stronger and more connected your love will be. - The 'joy gap' between moments of joy in a marriage can lead to pessimism, distance, and a vicious cycle of negativity. - The four habits to build joy in a marriage are: playing together, listening for emotion, appreciating daily, and nurturing rhythm. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=7wjaNzIhPdwNQmEh

Money and personal finance is usually thought of as a numbers thing, a math thing, no behavior required. In fact, you should keep your emotions out of it and just follow the numbers. That sounds nice, but in reality, if you've had money and dealt with money, you've realized that success with money is predicated more on your behavior, more on your psychology. And so today's book in the 52 book challenge is the Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Here is my biggest takeaway. Book 4 of 52 in my 52 Book Challenge. Find out more here: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=1t5AbzpX3xWlACQD

My golden nugget takeaway from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. Book 3 of 52 in my 52 Book Challenge. Find out more here: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=9tV6UJi9Hobw5dpr

My golden nugget takeaway from Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Book 2 of 52 in my 52 Book Challenge. Find out more here.

My golden nugget takeaway from The Dip by Seth Godin. Book 1 of 52 in my 52 Book Challenge. Find out more here.

Have you ever heard the phrase, "new year, new you?" This is the year that I'm gonna be the financially smart version of me or the healthy version of me or the kinder husband version of me. Friend, can I just encourage you, this year don't try to find the new you when you don't even know who the real you is. Takeaways - Don't focus on being a 'new you' in the new year, focus on discovering the real you. - Living out of alignment with your true self can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. - Being the real you brings more satisfaction in life, more success in business, and allows for greater service to others. - To discover the real you, explore your dreams, create a vision for your life, and identify your values. Also, join me this year in my 52 Book Challenge where I'm reading a book a week. Check out my reading list here: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/52books

Can you read a book a week? In today's episode I'm introducing you to the 52 Book Challenge, where I aim to read 52 books in a year. Want to join me? Here is my current reading list (updates coming): https://www.grahamcochrane.com/52books

hi cozy fam!! we are so glad you are here and listening to our episode :) hope you enjoy and laugh as much as we do!!  about twice a month we do cozy reads episode where we go over a book of our choosing!! follow us on insta (@cozytalkspodcast) to keep updated with the books we cover!! we also have a group chat all about books and other random things on our minds. let us know if you wanna join on insta!!  also little disclaimer... we are very dumb and say a lot of stupid stuff, especially in the things we don't understand episodes. so please don't come for us!!  that's it!!! love you cozy fam

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This week the men of BYO stop by the pod for a fun couples quiz! Hosted by Kendra, Brandi's boyfriend Daniel and Kayla's husband Jared take turns answering bookish questions about their partners. (Spoiler alert: they each struggle a lot) Follow @BringYourOwnPod for more fun bookish content! Follow Brandi @Brandos.BooksFollow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf

Life is full of ups and downs. But are your personal stories interesting or exciting enough to share with the world? This Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge participant says yes. In today's celebration interview, you'll meet Kim. Throughout her life, she's experienced a lot—and writing a book was always on the back of her mind. When Kim stumbled across a Facebook post announcing the Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge, she immediately joined. Each dare taught her how to embrace discomfort and push past her fears. Here's what starting a book taught Kim about herself and others.

Too many people put off doing the things they want because they feel like they need to be more experienced. But what if you allowed yourself to grow as you go? I sat down with Pamela Nichols—author, editor, and co-collaborator for the upcoming Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge—to answer the question. Past trauma stemming from a deeply personal place set the fire for Pamela to write her first book. Through it, she discovered that words heal. And now, she wants to share why everything you seek is already inside you. Here's how this homeschooling mama turned her difficult experiences into uplifting, meaningful written stories. Follow Pamela Nichols on Facebook. And check out her books on Amazon under the same name. And her new podcast is called Healing Words and will be launching in April. 

Humans are storytellers. And many want to start a book. What if you finally got the thoughts out of your head on into print? During a group discussion with the Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge Expert Panel, we dissect what keeps people from writing and how to overcome this fear. Everyone has a story inside them. But too often, self-criticism prevents us from sharing it. During this 14-day challenge, you will learn how to navigate the rollercoaster of starting a book. And you'll rediscover yourself as you complete each dare. Hear personal writing experiences from our expert panel and learn their tricks for starting your book. Meet the Panel: Jane Borden – Author of I Totally Meant to Do That and culture journalist . JaneBorden.com/journalism . instagram.com/JaneBorden Laura Carney – Author of My Father's List, writer, and copy editor @myfatherslist on Instagram, @lac30 on Twitter, and her website is bylauracarney.com. Henry Evans – Author of The Hour A Day Entrepreneur and marketing and business consultant GetClearMarketing.com Wendy Sterling – Author of Divorce Sucks. Now What? and Programs for Women who want to find their super power on the other side of divorce. wendysterling.net Andres Gamboa – Author of The Cost of Citizenship and host of the Pony Tales Podcast the ponytalespodcast.com Rennie Saunders – Founder of Shut Up & Write! www.shutupwrite.com 

Humans are storytellers. And many want to start a book. What if you finally got the thoughts out of your head on into print? During a group discussion with the Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge Expert Panel, we dissect what keeps people from writing and how to overcome this fear. Everyone has a story inside them. But too often, self-criticism prevents us from sharing it. During this 14-day challenge, you will learn how to navigate the rollercoaster of starting a book. And you'll rediscover yourself as you complete each dare. Hear personal writing experiences from our expert panel and learn their tricks for starting your book.Meet the Panel: Jane Borden – Author of I Totally Meant to Do That and culture journalist . JaneBorden.com/journalism . instagram.com/JaneBorden Laura Carney – Author of My Father's List, writer, and copy editor @myfatherslist on Instagram, @lac30 on Twitter, and her website is bylauracarney.com. Henry Evans – Author of The Hour A Day Entrepreneur and marketing and business consultant GetClearMarketing.com Wendy Sterling – Author of Divorce Sucks. Now What? and Programs for Women who want to find their super power on the other side of divorce. wendysterling.net Andres Gamboa – Author of The Cost of Citizenship and host of the Pony Tales Podcast the ponytalespodcast.com Rennie Saunders – Founder of Shut Up & Write! www.shutupwrite.com

Too many people put off doing the things they want because they feel like they need to be more experienced. But what if you allowed yourself to grow as you go? I sat down with Pamela Nichols—author, editor, and co-collaborator for the upcoming Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge—to answer the question. Past trauma stemming from a deeply personal place set the fire for Pamela to write her first book. Through it, she discovered that words heal. And now, she wants to share why everything you seek is already inside you. Here's how this homeschooling mama turned her difficult experiences into uplifting, meaningful written stories.Follow Pamela Nichols on Facebook. And check out her books on Amazon under the same name. And her new podcast is called Healing Words and will be launching in April.

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