Book Club with Kaiden Kelly

Gino Wickman breaks down the Entrepreneurial Operating System in his book, "Traction" to help you understand how to create and propel a successful business. I explain the components he presents in simple terms for you to directly apply to your next endeavor.  Support the show

Steven Pinker argues that the world is actually progressively becoming a better place to live year by year in his book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case For Reason, Science, Humanism, And Progress." Despite how much bad news you hear, science and data reveals that all aspect of human life is improving.  Support the show

Ryan Holiday has a series of books focusing on different virtues. Today, we discussed "Ego Is The Enemy", which is not a virtue. The opposite of ego is humility. Join this conversation to learn how ego disrupts your aspiration, success, and failure. Support the show

Everyone faces different kinds of influence every day. Robert Cialdini, Ph. D. shares tremendous insight to how we are influenced in his book, "Influence" (fitting). Learn how you are being influenced every day and how to take more control of your life by being aware of the influences around you. Support the show

This episode is a summary of the teachings of Ram Dass. This audiobook features 5 sessions, which have been adapted into a film called, "Becoming Nobody". Join me in this episode to discover what it means to become Nobody. Support the show

Mark Manson gives an elaborate road map to living a good life in his book, "The Subtle Are of Not Giving A F*ck". I explore all of his concepts in this book and draw comparisons from other people's experience for what we can do to live a great life. Support the show

Instead of submitting to your financial problems, Robert Kiyosaki offers practical advice to overcome them in "Rich Dad's: Increase Your Financial IQ". This is one of several in a series of improving your financial intelligence to overcome financial problems. Support the show

When man solves plague, hunger, and war, what will he focus on? Yuval Noah Harari discusses the course of human history and the potential the future has for humans in his book, "Home Deus: A Brief History Of Tomorrow". Join this crazy conversation for a little insight to his wisdom.  Support the show

Viktor Frankl is a neurologist and psychologist that survived the Holocaust. He has published his experiences and teachings in several works, one of which is discussed today, "Man's Search For Meaning", which shares harrowing examples he endured in Concentration Camps, and his theory of Logotherapy.  Support the show

I re-read "Do Nothing" by Celeste Headlee and discuss the two overlying principles: stop trading your time for money, and stop trying to optimize your relationships, and had a really good time discussing them! Support the show

Last week, I attended Jobber's free Professional Development Day which featured workshops and discussions with several different business owners and leaders like Sarah McAllister, Jocko Willink, and Daymond John. I discuss their messages along side my own goals and thoughts. Support the show

The world is in need of more courageous leaders. Take a journey through how to create a better workplace environment and society in general in this discussion of "Dare To Lead" by Brené Brown. Support the show

This week, we read "Beyond Good And Evil" by Friedrich Nietzsche, perhaps the pinnacle of his work. Written in the late 1800's, this book offers some insight still relevant in today's world. Support the show

Robert M. Sapolsky shares brilliant insight to the complex nature of behavior in his book "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Our Worst". Enjoy this sub-two hour discussion of his 27 hour audiobook. Support the show

Sadhguru imparts his wisdom with us on the true nature of Karma through his book, "Karma: A Yogi's Guide To Crafting Your Destiny". Enjoy this discussion of how you can reap the rewards of your Karma.  Support the show

Anna Lembke M.D. is an expert in mental illness and a behavior and substance addiction specialist. She imparts her wisdom with us in her book "Dopamine Nation" where she details the complex world of these topics in simple terms. Learn more about Pain and Pleasure in this discussion of her book! Support the show

Courage is a virtue. The world needs your courage. So do you. Learn how to become courageous and why it is so important in this discussion of Ryan Holiday's book "Courage Is Calling".  Support the show

Inside each of us is a spiritual master and a change maker. Learn how to incorporate these two identities in your life and business to be the happiest you can be in this discussion of "The Buddha and The Badass" by Vishen Lakhiani.  Support the show

Self-Sabotage is a coping mechanism that neglects our inner-most needs. Learn why we do it and how to stop self-sabotaging from this discussion of "The Mountain is You" by Brianna Wiest.  Support the show

The letter's Seneca wrote to his friend Lucilius are a loose compendium of the principles of Stoicism. Published as "Letters from a Stoic", follow our discussion on the major points of Memento Mori, being content with what you have, and learning how to conquer your inner demons. Support the show

Jocko Willink and Leif Babin relay awe inspiring stories of their experiences in Ramadi, Iraq in their book, "EXTREME OWNERSHIP: How U.S. Navy Seals LEAD And WIN". They explain what Extreme Ownership looks like in your personal life, and how it's APPLICATION TO BUSINESS. Support the show

Life is hard. Learn how to manage suffering with Jordan B. Peterson's brilliant "12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos" and how to increase your well being. Support the show

Our desire to be comfortable is deteriorating our overall health and happiness. Find out how in this discussion of "The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter. Support the show

Dale Carnegie nailed the art of how to win friends and influence people in his 1936 piece, "How To Win Friends and Influence People."  Support the show

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares a life's worth of knowledge and experience the calamity mankind faces in "Zen and The Art of Saving the Planet" and how to do exactly that: save the planet. This is my translation. Support the show