Walking with Humble Swagger: Lessons from Books and Life

Our Favorite Books from 2024 + an Author Interview!

Welcome to the last episode of the year! In this episode, Jeff and Adam recap the best books of the year by category out of the 100+ books they have read collectively. Plus, Jeff and Adam get to interview Amy Comeau, author of Every Storm Runs Out of Rain: Leading a Health Care Marketing Team Through A Global Pandemic (https://amzn.to/3ZHwTGS [https://amzn.to/3ZHwTGS]). Top business books of the year * Jeff * Unreasonable Hospitality (https://amzn.to/3RUtCyh [https://amzn.to/3RUtCyh]) * Adam * Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk (https://amzn.to/4f9mEiY [https://amzn.to/4f9mEiY]) Top self-improvement * Jeff * Poor Charlie’s Almanack (https://amzn.to/3TDeCHE [https://amzn.to/3TDeCHE]) * Adam * The Expectation Effect by David Robson (https://amzn.to/3VrYLwb [https://amzn.to/3VrYLwb]) Top memoir * Jeff * I Must Say (https://amzn.to/4hruVBl [https://amzn.to/4hruVBl]) * Adam * Wild by Cheryl Stray (https://amzn.to/3ZN7kUZ [https://amzn.to/3ZN7kUZ]) Top Fiction * Jeff * Brandon Sanderson (holy cow a lot of Brandon Sanderson) * Stephen King - You Like it Darker (https://amzn.to/3YlL0kZ [https://amzn.to/3YlL0kZ]) * Adam * Quantum Radio by A.G. Riddle (https://amzn.to/3Zwu8H0 [https://amzn.to/3Zwu8H0]) * Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson (https://amzn.to/3OMYkZz [https://amzn.to/3OMYkZz])

From Fiction to Focus: Our Latest Book Adventures

In this episode of Who Has Time to Read, Adam and Jeff dive into their latest reading journeys. Adam shares his impressive 573-day reading streak, offering tips on how to stay consistent, while Jeff talks about his recent deep dive into fiction, including Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series and Stephen King's Billy Summers. They also discuss time management strategies, like time-boxing, and the value of habit-forming products. Tune in for book recommendations, productivity tips, and insights into their favorite reads! 2-3 Books recently completed * Jeff * Bunch of Brandon Sanderson… https://amzn.to/3UemVcQ [https://amzn.to/3UemVcQ] * Finished Timmy Failure series by Stephan Pastis - https://amzn.to/3YvvzWR [https://amzn.to/3YvvzWR] * Adam * Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life - Nir Eyal [https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose-ebook/dp/B07PG2W6DC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MZHZ1PSGKDDO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aUI1qyZWzddZCDoFa9ilDSOwP3reDHlVhX2dFQoCkUChEYHOGEP6RQ9nNCmeGR7EOx9S1SpTtlOWkb1xj-qzQ6oUxnfIfDzF_Mkxfma9o9OPuhQggYMtgPf5DXbX7jUhqwqzWSAU8wtS6XshK1gu7W2rf1G_WG49_KGj2Dz5pKvW535RrZnIth58EihpO4plVD5NArwpui6UNPevHZczvVePsW57nt71qT5SOP-FRWkLMbNLMmpYjnB3ISvyM07rm-phy2rKO2KIDcJoO1nMsjsXWeeb9XkEKmn2JmfDoKY.MbF4ow6wMIVVCotGsyMRCYpHmObxUqeurifmQFbft7E&dib_tag=se&keywords=indistractable+nir+eyal&qid=1729517677&sprefix=indestractable+nir%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1] * Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products - Nir Eyal [https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products-ebook/dp/B00LMGLXTS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TZUCUP05WMNR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.H6yQiHJZfv84vKHtL3DxmQ8Pas60uRePMDORP1HOblb92WZbEo4pUWqPx0DTE_AL5eb8hEQPkIToni6Cf105H1NlwMII-_QhET1Tqj5VpDrWCkWGu1N45HHvn_iRxMgFgpfB1dUOnUpnq25TTv7K6VyO7cJuitoRojarK1vHRPX9dMy1apYG1CPmTbcpSlgNEZOX_sylP3TrrdJczxG94ZHyNH9eC0t7MhMwN4VvnFw.QMzywAit3z7xW1RncTWPhM6Lu2szhwfUYWQFqk515Hs&dib_tag=se&keywords=hooked+nir+eyal&qid=1729517756&sprefix=hooked+nir%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1] 2-3 Books currently reading * Jeff * Mistborn series (book 6 of 7) by Brandon Sanderson - https://amzn.to/4fd0cpz [https://amzn.to/4fd0cpz] * Billy Summers by Stephen King - https://amzn.to/4e0Zgn7 [https://amzn.to/4e0Zgn7] * Several books on Warren Buffett * Adam * The fossil - book 2 - Joshua T. Calvert [https://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Science-Fiction-Thriller-Secrets-ebook/dp/B08YNF3DJN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YVTYOQW2USK3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.k-f4oFr8CCSc5iiqKbR4ibhnjZhyeOdeiKHuQi-yMRSknFp5Bsk2bpXAjn0iBfma5I34-NTHdBuWEmMYsbNFY4XR7-oCu2lfAmoyksMxAiU_nmp_Xbgau-VHcqO0kXISUh8SE1vEN88JmdmUBbFK_Pj33vK5T4kPHYHuk3OyZqpNwqugIveh6iAN0tJVMP5LHorLldY24sULfelEqCJNKiCKShPUNMNX83qxiNFDEzw.nrQrnAjyNdX91WwptvxmiNn5rD4EImofZ4FL__zaNeY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+fossil+book+2&qid=1729517548&sprefix=the+fossil+book+2%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1] * On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything - Nate Silver [https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Art-Risking-Everything-ebook/dp/B0CQSC9J12/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IWI01OLYVIVB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SGaL2tEz06rrZk3E2ug2d3mlZjabe-EqwvIdtTfc4ZDOKw0C7Vd6MPf7Bb-8C2ke2CEc7XfeuZvXvKBPiQFMbxBXlryplWUuEIbDvBBD1lxo5f2IQq5XjRD6D65V6ZdHIB4YOZzApZWaUFlYmlRLVQ.7FaYetig6yAZ9GJ_7FKv6UOmNgpMenPTsoN2BaNDwjw&dib_tag=se&keywords=on+the+edge+nate+silver&qid=1729517586&sprefix=on+the+edge+n%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1]

Walking with Humble Swagger: Lessons from Books and Life

Pre-order Walk with a Humbel Swagger today! - https://amzn.to/4eapm7I 2-3 BOOKS RECENTLY COMPLETED JEFF * Elantris by Brandon Sanderson - https://amzn.to/4cGJdu5 [https://amzn.to/4cGJdu5] ADAM * Invent and Wander - Jeff Bezos - https://amzn.to/4g7NWrP [https://amzn.to/4g7NWrP] * The Joy of Movement - Kelly McGonigal - https://amzn.to/4e6tvJY [https://amzn.to/4e6tvJY] 2-3 BOOKS CURRENTLY READING JEFF * Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson - https://amzn.to/4dZRxGw [https://amzn.to/4dZRxGw] * The Audacity to Win by David Plouffe - https://amzn.to/3T7D2II [https://amzn.to/3T7D2II] ADAM * The Pursuit of Endurance - Jennifer Phar Davis - https://amzn.to/3TfLxl1 [https://amzn.to/3TfLxl1] * Ecommerce Evolved - Tanner Larson - https://amzn.to/4goTkHl [https://amzn.to/4goTkHl] Pre-order Walk with a Humbel Swagger today! - https://amzn.to/4eapm7I

From Fantasy to Forecasting: Unpacking Our Latest Reads

2-3 BOOKS RECENTLY COMPLETED * Jeff * You Like It Darker by Stephen King - https://amzn.to/3YlL0kZ [https://amzn.to/3YlL0kZ] * The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson - https://amzn.to/3YlL0kZ [https://amzn.to/3YlL0kZ] * Bishops on the Border (several authors) - https://amzn.to/3ztVjsz [https://amzn.to/3ztVjsz] * Adam * No time like the future by Michael J Fox - https://amzn.to/3RZtsa3 [https://amzn.to/3RZtsa3] * Day Trading Attention by Gary Vee - https://amzn.to/3S7Iif0 [https://amzn.to/3S7Iif0] * Vortex (Spin Book 3) - https://amzn.to/3MiY8zV [https://amzn.to/3MiY8zV] 2-3 BOOKS CURRENTLY READING * Jeff * Solito by Javier Zamora - https://amzn.to/3RJLHR4 [https://amzn.to/3RJLHR4] * Be Useful: 7 Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger - https://amzn.to/4dm8kDa [https://amzn.to/4dm8kDa] * Adam * Superforecasting - Dan Gardener - https://amzn.to/3T5h88V [https://amzn.to/3T5h88V] * Algorithms to live by - Brian Christian - https://amzn.to/3WYjKGW [https://amzn.to/3WYjKGW] * A Flicker in the Dark - Stacy Willingham - https://amzn.to/3T50hTP [https://amzn.to/3T50hTP] In this episode of Who Has Time to Read, hosts Adam Walker and Jeff Hilimire dive into their latest reads and explore the power of consistency in personal and professional development. From Jeff’s 21-day reading streak to Adam’s insights on using books to enhance decision-making, they discuss how daily habits shape our lives. They also explore themes of empathy and resilience through books on immigration, personal adversity, and motivation. Join Adam and Jeff as they share inspiring stories, thought-provoking discussions, and practical tips for fostering growth and empathy through reading.

Road Trips, Reading Rituals, and Resilience

In the July 2024 episode of "Who Has Time to Read," Adam Walker and Jeff Hillemeier dive into their latest literary adventures while discussing an epic cross-country road trip. Sponsored by Ripple's Media and Edgewise Media, this episode features Adam recounting his journey from California to Atlanta with his childhood best friend and a dog, hitting iconic spots like the Grand Canyon. Amidst the travel tales, Adam shares how he maintained his impressive reading streak, even on the road. The episode highlights Adam's insights from "The Expectation Effect" by David Robson. They explore fascinating concepts such as the power of mindset, the placebo effect, and how rituals can enhance performance. Adam and Jeff also delve into the nocebo effect, stress, resilience, and the profound impact of how we perceive aging. This thought-provoking conversation weaves together personal experiences and bookish wisdom, making for an engaging and enlightening listen. Tune in to discover how expectations shape our reality and why mindset truly matters. 2-3 Books recently completed * Jeff * Harasshole by Lisa Bowman - https://amzn.to/4aLzgdW [https://amzn.to/4aLzgdW] * The Lessons of History - Will and Ariel Durant - https://amzn.to/45FftvK [https://amzn.to/45FftvK] * Adam * The Expectation Effect by David Robson - https://amzn.to/4bOvocU [https://amzn.to/4bOvocU] * Spin by Robert Charles Wilson - https://amzn.to/3VXJqmx [https://amzn.to/3VXJqmx] 2-3 Books currently reading * Jeff * Bishops on the Border (several authors) - https://amzn.to/3ztVjsz [https://amzn.to/3ztVjsz] * Solito by Javier Zamora - https://amzn.to/3RJLHR4 [https://amzn.to/3RJLHR4] * Adam * No time like the future by Michael J Fox - https://amzn.to/3RZtsa3 [https://amzn.to/3RZtsa3] * Day Trading Attention by Gary Vee - https://amzn.to/3S7Iif0 [https://amzn.to/3S7Iif0]