The Best Books I’ve Read in the Past Two Years
In this solo episode, I explore the books that have impacted my fitness journey and coaching approach. From habit-building classics like Atomic Habits to fitness-focused reads like James Smith’s Not a Life Coach, I share insights and recommendations for anyone looking to grow in health, fitness, and life.
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Show Notes
In this episode, I take a break from the usual fitness advice to dive into a personal passion: books. Over the past two years, I’ve read some incredible titles that have shaped my perspective on fitness, habits, and life. From Atomic Habits by James Clear to Dale Carnegie’s timeless How to Win Friends and Influence People, I discuss key takeaways and how they’ve influenced my coaching philosophy.
We cover:
- My thoughts on Atomic Habits and Tiny Habits.
- Why How to Win Friends and Influence People remains relevant today.
- Fitness-specific books by James Smith and Patrick Bet-David.
- How these books helped me refine my coaching and personal habits.
Whether you’re looking for book recommendations or just curious about how reading can improve your life, this episode offers plenty of insights.
Overall favourites in no particular order:
Not a Life Coach by James Smith
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Atomic Habits by James Clear or Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
Not a Diet Book by James Smith or Eat it! by Jordan Syatt and Mike Vacanti
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Timestamps:
(00:06) Why This Episode is Different
(01:11) Admitting I’ve Slacked on Reading This Year
(01:38) A Guide to Japanese Grammar by Tae Kim: My Current Read
(02:15) The Body by Bill Bryson: A Forgotten Gem
(03:00) Improving Writing with On Writing Well and Write Tight
(04:35) Business Strategy in Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David
(06:21) Habits Mastery with Atomic Habits and Tiny Habits
(08:25) Game-Changing Tips from These Habit Books
(10:12) Not a Diet Book by James Smith: For Beginners Starting Fitness
(12:34) Eat It by Jordan Syatt and Mike Vacanti: Fitness Simplified
(13:55) Why I Stopped Reading Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness
(15:14) Not a Life Coach by James Smith: A Favourite Read
(16:52) Short Story Highlight: The Fisherman and the Businessman
(19:00) Timeless Wisdom in How to Win Friends and Influence People
(20:37) How to Be Confident Again by James Smith
(22:04) Wrapping Up and Final Book Recommendations