Listen "What You Should Read Next with Olivia Graham"
Episode Synopsis
Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Register for Operationalize Your Business — February 13, 2023In this episode, we’re answering one of your most asked questions: “What books do you recommend? Path for Growth Coaching Manager Olivia Graham interviews Alex about the list of 101 books he chose to include in the Path for Growth reading guide. Alex shares some of his top takeaways from these books, along with tips for becoming a reader and getting the maximum amount of value from the books you read.
Today Olivia Graham will talk with Alex about Path for Growth’s new reading guide (0:36)
Why did you want to become a reader? (2:21)
Can you tell us about your journey of becoming a reader? (7:26)
How have you intentionally consumed books in order to get more value? (12:28)
Why were “The Road to Character” and “Second Mountain” so impactful for you? (18:18)
What are some treasured things in your life that came from challenging yourself? (27:25)
How do you draw a distinction between discomfort and fear? (32:51)
How did “How to Measure Your Life” change your view of success? (36:48)
Can you walk us through your approach to decision making? (45:24)
What have order and chaos looked like for you as a business owner? (53:04)
What are the 4 stages of anything new? (58:19)
What are some examples of decisions leaders can make at the highest possible level? Why is this so important? (1:05:10)
What does it mean to create a shared pool of meaning in conversations? (1:12:20)
Why is “There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon” valuable? (1:17:47)
How do you recommend people interact with this list? (1:22:52)
Helpful Links and ResourcesLooking for some direction on what to read next? Alex recently compiled a list of 101 book recommendations for Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Leadership Growth, and Business Growth. Click the link below to get Alex’s Reading Guide.Download the Free Reading GuideIf you're an impact-driven leader looking for accountability and guidance on achieving healthy growth, get perspective, direction, and training from our community of impact-driven leaders and the Path for Growth Coaching Team. Learn more about our Executive Membership at the link below.Path for Growth Membership If you are a business leader, owner, entrepreneur, or simply looking to determine a path for healthy growth in your life both professionally and personally, get insight, guidance, and accountability in the context of a trusted relationship. Learn more about Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching at the link below. Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Most email isn't worth it. This one is. Each week, you'll have a principle worth learning, a question worth answering, and a recommendation worth taking delivered to your mailbox each Wednesday morning. Sign up below. It's worth it. Sign up for the Worth It Wednesday EmailJoin us for the 2023 Path for Growth Experience – Leading Leaders. This Experience exists to help you grow as a Leadership Team. The entire schedule has been designed for you to grow as an owner while simultaneously investing in your organization’s top leaders.Learn more about the 2023 Path for Growth Experience – Leading Leaders Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.
If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.
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