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Good Reads for a Better Life
Chet Beetler
9 episodes
2 days ago
Key insights from good books to help you live a better life. You might not have time to read but I'll read for you. And share the most helpful ideas to live a better life.
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Key insights from good books to help you live a better life. You might not have time to read but I'll read for you. And share the most helpful ideas to live a better life.
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Good Reads for a Better Life
E09 "My Father's Voice" by Lyzz Glick

Jeremy Glick courageously gave his life fighting the 9/11 hijackers on United 93.  His story is told by his wife as she writes letters to his young daughter Emmy.  Jeremy Glick's life and sacrifice inspire something noble in the human soul.  Let's continue to share and celebrate his act of love and sacrifice.  

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4 years ago
16 minutes 7 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E08 "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

Let's start 2021 off by creating some new healthy habits.  Join the discussion on James Clear's book about formulating successful habits.  We all have goals but goals are not enough we need to architect systems to make us successful.  Learn the four laws to making our habits stick.  

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4 years ago
31 minutes 50 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E07 "So Good They Can't Ignore You" Good Reads Podcast

Cal Newport's "So Good They Can't Ignore You" explores the old advice of following our passion in work.  It turns out that this old advice is misguided.  He offers a better approach to work called, the "craftsman mindset."  If you want to find more meaning in your job make sure to tune it.

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4 years ago
22 minutes 36 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E06 "The Splendid and the Vile" by Erik Larson

Join us for a discussion of “The Splendid and the Vile” by Erik Larson. The year is 1940 and Great Britain is fighting for survival against German bombers. Learn from one of the great leaders in history, Winston Churchill. He gives us great lessons on optimism, courage, and rallying people together in that face of great challenge.

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4 years ago
29 minutes 11 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E05 "Digital Minimalism" By Cal Newport

Have you ever felt too consumed by your phone?  Is it possible that we are addicted and controlled by the technology in our lives? Cal Newport brings incredibly helpful insight and strategy to make sure our relationship with technology is healthy.  Join the discussion, explore the role of technology in your life and develop a philosophy for how to use it to further your life values.  

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4 years ago
37 minutes 16 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E04 "Do the Work" By Stephen Pressfield

Join us for our final conversation on the last book of Stephen Pressfield's trilogy.  In "Do The Work" Pressfield details the struggles and strategies to overcome resistance and accomplish meaningful work with our lives.  If you need motivation and want to expand your toolkit of self-motivation, his insights will be helpful.

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4 years ago
29 minutes 39 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E03 "Turning Pro" by Stephen Pressfield

Join in for a discussion on another Stephen Pressfield book called, "Turning Pro."  Pressfield helps to unlock the keys to living out our true calling and not settling for a lesser life.  Let's explore these powerful ideas together and pursue a better life!

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4 years ago
26 minutes 57 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E02 "What Made Maddy Run" By Kate Fagan

Join a conversation on the tragic story of "What Made Maddy Run" by Kate Fagan.  This episode is for mature audiences as it deals with the difficult subject of suicide.  Kate Fagan's insights into Maddy's story are helpful as we face unprecedented levels of mental health struggle.  The good news is there is hope and people that care.  Listen in, learn, and help others fight for a better future. 

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4 years ago
26 minutes 5 seconds

Good Reads for a Better Life
E01 "The War of Art" By Stephen Pressfield

One of my all time favorite books!  The book has been so helpful in the areas of self-discipline, forward progress, and understanding the internal struggle.  We all battle the inner "resistance" but Pressfield understand the enemy and how to defeat him.

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5 years ago
30 minutes 1 second

Good Reads for a Better Life
Key insights from good books to help you live a better life. You might not have time to read but I'll read for you. And share the most helpful ideas to live a better life.