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Looking for your next great read? In this episode, Marc shares five (okay, six!) books that have shaped how he thinks about mindset, power, and productivity, spanning over 60 years of publication. From a rock star’s surprising business wisdom to a productivity formula that could save you from burnout, these are the books Marc says are worth your time!
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What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- The “Robinson Crusoe” lesson from one book that explains why people stay stuck in bad relationships, jobs, and businesses long after they know better.
- Why one specific book is the most highlighted, dog-eared book in Marc’s entire collection and what made it so impactful to him.
- The surgeon analogy that reframes what it really means to be “ruthless but not evil” when making tough decisions.
- What a famous rockstar’s book taught Marc about treating yourself like a business, and why so many coaches resist that mindset.
- A formula from one of his favourite books for high-quality work, and why intensity of focus matters more than hours logged.
- The “one major initiative” strategy Marc got from a book that helps fight burnout, and how Marc restructured his own calendar around it.
- Why Marc no longer forces himself to finish a bad book, and what changed his mind on this over the years.
LINKS:
The New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz (edited/updated by Dan Kennedy)
Thick Face, Black Heart by Chin-Ning Chu
Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business by Gene Simmons
On Power: My Journey Through the Corridors of Power by Gene Simmons
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport
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