Curated Insights

Reading is more than a pastime—it’s a pathway to knowledge that enriches our careers, lives, and personal growth. It broadens our perspectives, transports us to new worlds, and inspires us to reimagine what’s possible. Through books, we find magical connections that deepen our understanding of both ourselves and the world around us.

Unlike the passive experience of watching TV or movies, reading is an active and engaging process. It challenges us to think, reflect, and grow. Rather than focusing solely on entertainment, why not choose books that help you discover more about yourself?

In the midst of life’s daily demands, consider exploring ideas and strategies that guide you toward building the life you truly want. Let reading be your compass, leading you to insight, inspiration, and a richer sense of purpose.

Recommended Reading From Chris:

• Opposite The Crowd - Alan Burkhard & Chris Burkhard

• The Go Giver - Bob Burg

• Principles: Life and Work - Ray Dalio

• The Power of One More - Ed Mylett

• Man’s Search For Meaning - Viktor E Frankl

• Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari

• The Lessons of History - Will & Ariel Durant

• Leadership in Turbulent Times - Doris Kearns Goodwin

• Stillness Is The Key - Ryan Holiday

Books to Read From Our Podcast Guests:

• Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine - Peter Samuelson

• Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding - Jonathan Stanley

• Leaders Are Born To Be Made: Proven Low-Risk, High-Reward Ways to Make Executives and Managers Better Leaders - Bryan Deptula

• The Power of Fun - Dave Raymond

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• Lead It Like Lasso - Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio

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• Renting From My 6-Year-Old: The Right Actions That Can Make and Keep Your Family Rich - Chris Bystriansky

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• Built to Finish: How to Go the Distance in Business and in Life - Steve Pivnik

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• How to Hire A-Players: Finding the Top People for Your Team- Even If You Don't Have a Recruiting Department - Eric Herrenkohl

  • Listen to the full podcast here

• Worth Doing Wrong: The Quest to Build a Culture That Rocks - Arnie Malham

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• The Relationship Engine: Connecting with the People Who Power Your Business - Ed Wallace

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• Culture by Design - David J. Friedman

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• The Magic of Horses: A collection of essays about life-changing equines - Nina Gardner & Joe Clancy

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• Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions - Raymond Lee

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Recommended Reading From Life Plan Review:

• Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be - Marshall Goldsmith

• Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously In Charge - Henry Cloud

• Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live - Martha Beck

• The Second Mountain: How People Move from the Prison of Self to the Joy of Commitment - David Brooks

Recommended Articles:

• Life Feels Uncertain? Find Clarity with a Personal Blueprint - dandapani.org

• Hybrid working from home improves retention without damaging performance - nature.com

• Why Some Dreams Should Not Be Pursued - Mark Mason

• Transform the Mind With Gratitude - dandapani.org

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