Unpacking Pages: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Growth

Who has time to read?!

Booked in this episode:

1. "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara - Discussed for its exemplary depiction of hospitality in the restaurant industry, including insights from the operation of Eleven Madison Park and the founding of Shake Shack. - https://amzn.to/3RUtCyh
2. "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink - Highlighted for its valuable leadership lessons derived from Navy SEAL experiences, emphasizing total accountability in leadership. - https://amzn.to/4dzvoPK
3. "Poor Charlie's Almanack" by Charlie Munger - Recommended for its deep dives into business and investment wisdom, reflecting Charlie Munger's extensive career and philosophy. - https://amzn.to/3TDeCHE
4. "Show Your Work" by Austin Kleon - Praised for its approach to creativity and sharing one's creative process, this book encourages artists to expose the behind-the-scenes of their work to organically build an audience. - https://amzn.to/4acncSR
5. "Toxic Prey" by John Sandford - Noted for its engaging narrative in the thriller genre, offering a dual perspective between the criminal and the law. - https://amzn.to/4acmGnT
6. "Million Dollar Weekend" by the founder of AppSumo - Outlined as a guide for entrepreneurs to rapidly test and validate business ideas over a single weekend. - https://amzn.to/3y7PAIh
7. "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed - Shared as an inspiring memoir about personal discovery and resilience, chronicled through the author’s solo hike across the Pacific Crest Trail. - https://amzn.to/4b5PHmz
8. "The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama - Recommended for its hopeful messages amidst contemporary social and political challenges, delivered through a series of personal stories and insights. - https://amzn.to/44wLdma
9. "Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport - Currently being read; discusses the pitfalls of traditional productivity metrics for knowledge work and advocates for a more sustainable, thoughtful approach. - https://amzn.to/3JQuwsH
10. "The Fish That Ate the Whale" by Rich Cohen - Currently being read; explores the intriguing and tumultuous history of the banana industry through the life of Sam Zemurray. - https://amzn.to/4btJIrt