Listen "9 books (not all self development) you need to read once (or twice!)"
Episode Synopsis
🎙️ This week, we’re talking BOOKS. 📚✨ But not just any books—the ones that changed our lives. From self-development to fiction that shifted our perspectives, we’re sharing the must-reads that made us think, grow, and maybe even cry a little.Evie breaks down the game-changing habits from Atomic Habits (seriously, why does no one talk about how hard it is to ACTUALLY remember to take creatine?). Zaira takes us inside the world of elite female runners with Good for a Girl, exposing the struggles, pressures, and triumphs of women in sport. And Jaz gives us the ultimate throwback with How to Win Friends and Influence People—aka, the social skills bible that should be required reading.We’re chatting about productivity, motivation, and the unexpected lessons hiding in books you might’ve totally overlooked. Plus, Evie reveals the one book that got her back into reading… and led to her finishing 63 books last year?! 🤯If you love a good book recommendation (or just want to sound really smart at brunch), this one’s for you. 😉Drop your favourite life-changing read in the comments—we’re always looking for our next obsession! 🎧📖✨💬 Comment below: Which of these books have you read, and which one are you adding to your list? Drop your thoughts below! 📚💬💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:00:00 Impactful Books in Self-Development and Fitness00:45 Good for a Girl: The Fight for Equality in Running and Sport06:18 Exploring 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear09:14 The Power of People Skills: 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'13:12 Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Be Useful' and Life Lessons18:33 The Alchemist: A Journey of Self-Discovery20:20 Top Five Regrets of the Dying: Lessons on Life24:52 Embracing Solitude: 'Alonement' by Francesca Spector29:35 The Magic of Harry Potter and Its Lasting Influence32:39 Essentialism: Doing Less but Better
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