Book Insights Podcast

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The 5 Second Rule with special guest Deanna Kuempel. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Guest Deanna Kuempel shares how her mindset and techniques from this book help her overcome fear during her bodybuilding competitions, in the corporate world and through restarting her life after her husband's death.  *How Mel Robbins used her "5,4,3,2,1 blast off" mentality to pull herself out of the lowest point of her life, when she could hardly get out of bed.  *Discover what may be holding you back from acting on your intuition without hesitation, question or excuses. Show Notes: The Mel Robbins TV Show:  https://www.melrobbinsshow.com/episodes Deanna Kuempel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labelfreepodcast/ Deanna Kuempel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5t_ELs5dkqBxa0DLxegKsw Label Free Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jYWZkMmY4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Gabriel Mara Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

*In this No.1 New York Times bestseller, lauded former Navy SEAL commanders Willink and Babin share their leadership lessons from managing one of the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq war.  *Returning home from deployment, Willink and Babin launched a consulting firm to teach these same lessons to CEOs and Fortune 500 executives around the world.  *In this gripping, eye-opening account of what it takes to lead on the front line, the authors show how a culture of extreme ownership of one’s role, responsibilities and environment is really the only way to succeed. Theme 1: Take Responsibility - 0:27 Theme 2: The Dichotomy of Leadership - 10:05 Theme 3: Building Relationships - 21:44 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Year of Publication: 2015 Book Author: Jocko Willink and Leif Babin To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0778HD44M/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Book Insight Writer: Joe Barnes Editor: Morwenna Loughman Producer: Gabriel Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Elliott Schiff

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Extreme Ownership with special guest Chris Rowan. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *How to inspire your team by modeling taking responsibility and being accountable even when it would be easy to shift blame on someone else. *Even as a professional personal fitness coach, with clients wanting to work solely with him, Chris still finds a way to delegate and equip leaders through his business. *Applying Extreme Ownership's military principles apply to parenting, career, relationships and many other walks of life. Show Notes: https://www.instagram.com/chris_puck_33/ https://linktr.ee/chris_puck_33 What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Gabriel Mara Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Can't Hurt Me with special guest Cornelius Lindsey. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *How Goggins' fitness, body building and military mental techniques can be applied work, marriage, lifestyle, finances and many other walks of life *Why flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change may matter more than any other factor when it comes to achieving more than you thought possible *Why most of us stop at 40% of our capacity, assume it's 100% and settle for satisfactory - which is actually mediocrity - and how to unlock the hidden 60% potential Show Notes: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscornelius/?hl=en https://twitter.com/thisiscornelius https://www.facebook.com/thisiscorneliuslindsey What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

* In Can’t Hurt Me, Goggins explains how his exceptional experience can be applied to everyday life.  * He passes on his hard-earned wisdom about tapping into your unlocked potential, overcoming your fears and being better.  * With his tough talk, brutal honesty and extraordinary accomplishments, Goggins is an engrossing storyteller and provides us with inspiration to take the path of most resistance.  * He disputes the idea that people have limits.  * Through his astounding successes, you may start to believe that your own potential, in whatever field you choose, might be boundless. Theme 1: The 40% Rule - 0:29 Theme 2: Learning From Your Failures - 10:50 Theme 3: Embracing Change - 22:05 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Deny the Odds Year of Publication: 2018 Book Author: Dave Goggins To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKP62FW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_0YGEFBFBDJ0E0VMXKCSP  Book Insight Writer: Joe Barnes Editor: Monica Woods Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Elliott Schiff

* Despite a lack of experience in city planning or even a college degree, Jane Jacobs picked apart the figures and philosophies responsible for what she viewed as the downfall of American cities.  * Taking aim at those focused on aesthetically pleasing and cutting-edge cities, Jacobs exposed these models as part of a deeply flawed system that only stymies urban living.  * In redefining the relevance of sidewalks, parks, city blocks, and much more, The Death and Life of American Cities became arguably the most single influential work in the history of city planning. Theme 1: Debunking the Orthodoxy - 0:29 Theme 2: How City Spaces Should Be Used - 10:46 Theme 3: Battling the Power Broker - 22:01 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Robins, Max. “Jane Jacobs American Masters Documentary.” YouTube, YouTube, 15 Aug. 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMnUnp0ifgo&feature=youtu.be&t=1358. Wetmore, John Z. “Jane Jacobs at the National Building Museum.” YouTube, YouTube, 16 Sept. 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA902O1l-dc&feature=youtu.be&t=253. Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: The Death and Life of Great American Cities Year of Publication: 1961 Book Author: Jane Jacobs To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MM7JKA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BCWQK3K42TV4959VFQZP Book Insight Writer: Daniel Gonzalez Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Tom Evans

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Death and Life of Great American Cities with special guest Robert Kanigel. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *The story of a woman who went from mild mannered writer in the 1950's to upending the credentialed establishment of NY's elite city planners *How Jane Jacobs' bravery and writing talent influenced the world, especially the way people live in big cities *The differences between the way urban city dwellers live and work compared to suburbanites, and how this book shaped that Show Notes: http://www.robertkanigel.com/ Eyes on the Street Hearing Homer's Song What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat with special guest Dr Valentin Riedl. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *What Prosopagnosia (or face blindness) is and hear from film maker Valentin Riedl about his experience making a documentary film about a woman with this condition.  *The surprising ways that the human mind can make connections (or be unable to make connections) between what the eyes see and the deeper meaning those visuals have. *How we can all better empathize with one another when we have an understanding of how differently the brain is capable of working in various people, often in ways that are not obvious. Show Notes: https://valentinriedl.de/ https://www.facebook.com/vava.tin https://www.instagram.com/valentin__riedl/ https://twitter.com/vavatin Feature documentary LOST IN FACE: https://lostinface.film/en https://www.facebook.com/LostInFaceFilm https://www.instagram.com/lostinfacefilm/ Animated short film CARLOTTA'S FACE: https://carlottasface.de/en What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

* In this collection of remarkable case studies, physician and neurology professor Oliver Sacks introduces us to the bewildering world of the brain and its disorders.  * From patients afflicted with frenzied tics, and those who can no longer recognize familiar faces and objects, to others who have lost great swathes of their memories, Sacks permits the reader a greater understanding of the often bizarre world of the neurologically impaired.  * He describes with great compassion and humanity the nuances of each case, and the steps he could sometimes take to address the wildly varying conditions.  * The emotions and personality of the patient, rather than the abstract symptoms, he argues, must be central to any treatment – it is essential to never lose sight of the individual, the ‘I’ tragically obscured by neurological disease. Theme 1: The Case of Dr P - 0:29 Theme 2: The Case of Witty Ticcy Ray - 9:28 Theme 3: The Case of Natasha - 19:34 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat Year of Publication: 1985 Book Author: Oliver Sacks To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005745MYI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_7GZT9632S21RN0AXTBGG  Book Insight Writer: Philip Jaekl Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Tom Evans

* Influence is the ability to change the minds and actions of others in a way that they are willing to accept. * Cialdini identifies half a dozen “weapons of influence”, ways of getting us to act automatically that sidestep our normal rational decision-making processes. These are used by professionals and salespeople to get us to say ‘yes’ without thinking. * They include: reciprocation, commitment and consistency; social proof; liking; authority; and scarcity. Each are easily triggered. * By being aware of the trigger, we can see them for what they are and avoid being taken in ourselves. Theme 1: Reciprocity and What Influence Is - 0:29 Theme 2: Consistency, Social Proof & Liking - 10:04 Theme 3: Authority and Scarcity - 20:12 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: “Transcript: Robert Cialdini.” The Big Picture, 5 Nov. 2018, ritholtz.com/2018/11/transcript-robert-cialdini/. Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Year of Publication: 1984 Book Author: Robert Cialdini To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KWAPHAK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_814P2Z1VPX0QFHTWSVWC Book Insight Writer: Tom Butler-Bowdon Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Kristi Burns