J.G. Everett

Built By Books

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J.G. Everett

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Firmness: Virtue or Vice? -David Copperfield 23.03.2026 16:18

I give an account of my learnings on character in the first 3 chapters of David CopperField by Charles Dickens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

How to Read With Precision 19.03.2026 9:26

I talk about how I have used LSAT reading comprehension skills to read more deeply. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

Effective Interdependent Relationships - Stephen R. Covey 09.03.2026 19:10

I breakdown how Stephen R. Covey teaches interdependence in relationships. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

Balance Through Humility -Wlliam Penn 06.03.2026 7:58

William Penn's thoughts on balance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

William Penn - The Quest for Freedom of Religion 04.03.2026 7:59

William Penn was foundational to the buidling of a nation. How did he get his start? We briefly discuss the background of William Penn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

Books Build Character - Built By Books’ Mission 02.03.2026 6:23

I breakdown the mission of this podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

How to Read More and Gain More - Francis Bacon 26.02.2026 6:10

I explore ideas on how to read more and more deeply. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

Set Goals for Your Roles - Seven Habits by Stephen R. Covey 25.02.2026 15:30

I dive into the chapter "Put First Things First". I talk about how it has helped me change my goal setting proccess and brought balance, motivation, and progress to my life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

Is Consumer Culture Destroying Us? Walden Chapter 1: Economy 03.12.2025 15:32

Walden by Henry david Thoreau is a beautiful piece of literate taking us inside the mind of a man who wants to live a simple life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

Why Learn Latin? 24.11.2025 6:11

I discuss how learning Latin has been of worth to me so far. I also discuss a few new words I’ve learned recently. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

Benjamin Franklin and the Quest for Moral Perfection 15.11.2025 10:42

I discuss the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Mainly covering his quest for moral perfection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com