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My most impactful books I read during 2025 (and the lessons I've learned)
Manage episode 525566273 series 2798570
In this reflective episode, we'll explore the most impactful books I've read in 2025. From exploring personal growth and professional evolution to sharing insights on leadership and success, I'll share the themes that shaped my year. I'll discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing identity and ambition, hopefully offering valuable takeaways for optometry professionals and beyond.
Book List:
Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU – Doug Brackmann ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes/dp/1619616939 Amazon
From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Arthur C. Brooks ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X Amazon
Wanting What You Want – Dan Sullivan ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-What-You-Want-Sullivan/dp/1897239394
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It – Chris Voss (with Tahl Raz) ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805
Perennial books I've revisited:
Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great – Jim Collins ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Good/dp/006291268X
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – James Clear ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Wikipedia
Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation – Benjamin Hardy ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Be-Your-Future-Self-Now/dp/1401967571
To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others – Daniel H. Pink ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Surprising/dp/1594631905
Fun Books:
Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America – Erik Larson ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Devil-White-City-Madness-Changed/dp/0375725601
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Phil Knight ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135910
Resources:
Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit
20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass
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For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!
369 episodes
Manage episode 525566273 series 2798570
In this reflective episode, we'll explore the most impactful books I've read in 2025. From exploring personal growth and professional evolution to sharing insights on leadership and success, I'll share the themes that shaped my year. I'll discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing identity and ambition, hopefully offering valuable takeaways for optometry professionals and beyond.
Book List:
Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU – Doug Brackmann ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes/dp/1619616939 Amazon
From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Arthur C. Brooks ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X Amazon
Wanting What You Want – Dan Sullivan ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-What-You-Want-Sullivan/dp/1897239394
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It – Chris Voss (with Tahl Raz) ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805
Perennial books I've revisited:
Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great – Jim Collins ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Good/dp/006291268X
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – James Clear ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Wikipedia
Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation – Benjamin Hardy ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Be-Your-Future-Self-Now/dp/1401967571
To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others – Daniel H. Pink ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Surprising/dp/1594631905
Fun Books:
Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America – Erik Larson ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Devil-White-City-Madness-Changed/dp/0375725601
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Phil Knight ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135910
Resources:
Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit
20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass
————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms
Spotify —————————————————————————————
For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!
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