The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Maha Abouelenein, author of “7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own Your Future” Maha leads a global communications consulting firm Digital & Savvy that spans the USA, Dubai and Egypt. She is also a keynote speaker, CEO and Founder, and Author. Maha has over 30 years of PR experience working with global corporate giants, high growth tech startups, top governments and high profile thought leaders.  Companies like Google and Netflix and people like Gary Vee and Deepak Chopra just to name a few! Maha believes self-reliance is the ultimate superpower, and she is excited to share these lessons with the world. Maha grew up as an Egyptian-American in Minnesota during the '80s, she often felt like she was living in two worlds. Fitting in was challenging, but over time, she realized her unique identity was her greatest strength. Surrounded by books and news, she dreamed of bridging the gap between East and West. In this episode, you’ll learn about the why creating value for others makes you valuable yourself, why you should do free work to increase your network and net worth, the importance of creating value with no expectation of getting something back, what she learned from working with people like Gary Vee and Deepak Chopra, the power of investing in relationships no matter the cost, how mindfulness keeps you steady in storms, why hustle culture is out and value culture is in, and the first steps to becoming self-reliant. We hope enjoy this  incredible conversation with Maha To learn more about Maha and buy her book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/0PWTiSX Website: https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/ https://twitter.com/mahagaber https://www.tiktok.com/@maha.gaber https://www.linkedin.com/in/maha-abouelenein ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview the legendary Robin Sharma author of many books, including “The Monk who sold His Ferrari” , “the 5am Club” and his most recent “The Wealth Money Can’t Buy”  Robin worked as a litigation lawyer until age 25, when he self-published MegaLiving (1994), a book on stress management and spirituality. But he became widely known for his second book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari which he self-published in 1997. After his second book became successful, he was able to quit his career as a lawyer and became a full-time writer. And we are certainly grateful for that! Robin has published 12 other books, and founded the training company Sharma Leadership International Robin is now widely considered one of the world’s top leadership and personal development advisors. His clients include famed billionaires, professional sports superstars and many Fortune 100 companies. We also have so much respect for Robin as a humanitarian who, for over a quarter of a century, has been devoted to helping human beings realize their native gifts. In this episode, you’ll about is latest book 'The Wealth Money Can't Buy’, about the importance of meditation and having daily practices, about the 8 forms of wealth and how it’s not all about money, what success actually is and how anyone can attain it, why you need to surround yourself with the right people, and understanding that we see the world not as it is, but as we are.  We hope you enjoy this  incredible conversation with Robin Sharma To learn more about Robin and buy his book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/4Eyuu5L Website: https://www.robinsharma.com/ https://www.instagram.com/robinsharma/ https://twitter.com/robinsharma https://www.youtube.com/user/sharmaleadership https://www.facebook.com/RobinSharmaOfficial/ ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Darius Lahoutifard author of “Leadership by Cyrus the Great: Unlocking Xenophon's Cyropaedia” Darius is an accomplished entrepreneur, technology leader, and author. By age 28, he had become CEO of a $10M business. Over his career, he has founded five companies, launched over a dozen innovative software and services, experienced failure twice, and successfully exited twice. Now dedicated to education, Darius founded MEDDIC  Academy, a platform pioneering modern blended learning for leaders and business professionals in technology. His clients include all the top 10 global software companies, such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.Born in Iran, Darius moved to France as a teenager after the political changes in his country which profoundly shaped his global perspective and professional path. After a successful career in France, he migrated again, at age of 47, this time to the US. He was admitted under the exceptional ability program. In this episode, you’ll about his background and what his book is about, how and why leaders don’t need a new way of doing things we can simply look to and apply lessons from 2,500 years ago, how Cyrus the great influenced America’s founding fathers, what greek philosophy has to do with modern day leadership, why the best leadership is done out of love not force, and how  you can start to apply leadership lessons from the ancient greek world.  We hope you enjoy this  incredible conversation with Darius Lahoutifard To learn more about Darius and buy his book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/3OZrSjp Website: https://cyrus-the-great.com/ https://cyropaedia.us ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Rebecca Reynolds author of “Thresholds of Change: The Way through Transformational Times” Rebecca is an author and agent of change who started writing at age of 9 to explore and make meaning of the experiences life brought, she is also a consultant under her own company Rebecca Reynolds Consulting which she started at the young age of 29. Over her three-decade career working with change Rebecca discovered a new way to approach change - in organizations, multi-entity endeavors, teams, and individuals which her and Nick will dive into today! Rebecca’s life is a testimony to how to handle change with grace, from switching schools constantly growing up to working in the Vatican archives and becoming fluent in Italian and everything else a life of change includes. In this episode, you’ll about the importance of embracing change in your life, the process of change and what it has to do with just sitting and noticing, what manifestation has to do with change, why getting out of self-judgment is one of the most important steps in changing, how like the seasons you too can change effortlessly. Change can be so overwhelming, but it’s arguably all life is about and by the end of this episode you’ll understand how you can embrace and love change.  We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Rebecca Reynolds   To learn more about Rebecca and buy her book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/fvVAjC6 Website: https://www.rebeccaborlandreynolds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaborlandreynolds https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.reynolds https://www.linkedin.com/in/reynoldsrebecca/ ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Diane Allen author of “Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do” Diane is an International speaker, violinist, and has a viral Ted Talk, She is also a thought leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy, and fulfillment in one’s work and life by accessing the flow state. Years before neuroscientists discovered the positive impact the flow state has on achieving peak performance, Diane had already experienced the power of flow in her own career as a violinist. She has now discovered the keys to getting into this powerful state.  Stick around to the end and we go through a beautiful practice with Diane while she plays the violin and helps us get into a peaceful state of flow. In this episode, you’ll about how interruptions can kill flow, why the flow state is an optimal state of mind where you feel your best and perform your best, why understanding your unique flow triggers and creating an environment conducive to flow can help you achieve peak performance and fulfillment, the keys to experiencing flow, and all about the things you can do to ensure you get in flow any time you want.  If you’ve heard of flow and you’ve wondered how to actually get into this state, look no further, Diane is going to teach you the exact methods star athletes, musicians, and high achievers use every day whether they realize it or not. Oh and by the way if you still don’t think you can achieve this state Diane is giving out a free gift at the end of this episode that will help you get there.  We hope enjoy this  incredible conversation with Diane Allen   To learn more about Diane and buy her book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/dJikUE8 FREE Worksheet: tinyurl.com/flowstategift Website: https://dianeallen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dianeallenspeaker/ https://www.facebook.com/dianeallenspeaker https://www.youtube.com/@DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Andreas Phelps author of “The Sacred Practice of Integration” Andreas is the principal and founder of The Collective Potential, a catalyst for change at the organizational, project team, and individual level. He has worn many hats throughout his life,  being a structural engineer, forensic scientist, sustainable systems designer, researcher, human systems developer, general contractor, trainer, facilitator, socio-technical integrated systems thinker, listener, provocateur, storyteller, work therapist, scalability consultant, systems optimizer, learner, annoying question asker, and - when the pressure is right – sometimes a maker of “diamonds.”  Through his work, he strives to understand as much as I can about nature (inner and outer), the relationships between elements, and creative ways to manifest our collective potential. In this episode, you’ll learn about how Andreas got into spirituality and what it has to do with day-to-day life, how in paradox we progress, how to lead change, how you already know what you need to, the importance of transcending the limits of who you thought you were and becoming something greater, why you need practices to create presence and not fighting reality, why you should have gratitude for everything (even the bad stuff), why ego may not be the enemy, and much more!  We had a great time talking with Andreas and he is an absolute wealth of knowledge for progressing every part of your life.  We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Andreas Phelps To learn more about Andreas and buy his book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/2mQLgBW Website: https://www.thecollectivepotential.com/ https://www.sacredpracticeofintegration.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thecollectivepotential/ Chapters: 00:00 Exploring True Original Nature 02:51 The Paradox of Life and Growth 05:58 Characters That Resonate: Personal Reflections 08:49 The Journey from Engineering to Spirituality 12:10 Transformational Change: Leading by Example 14:51 Practices for Personal Growth and Awareness 18:11 Connecting with Something Greater 20:56 Understanding Ego: A Dual Perspective 24:09 Living Up to Our Potential 26:58 The Concept of Higher Truths 29:49 Final Thoughts and Advice ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— Welcome to episode 200! It’s a special one because today we have the pleasure to interview Jorge Perez author of “The Shut the Fuck up Method: Silence Your Way to the Life of Your Dreams” Jorge is an author, agent, producer and keynote speaker. He has been in the personal development and entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is the host of the Outliers TV podcast and has created TV shows for Bravo. He is also an award winning documentary filmmaker about the homeless epidemic in Los Angeles. In this episode, you’ll learn about why you need to take action instead of reacting to situations, the importance of not complaining and how caring can be the antidote, why you need to embrace silence and find peace in the present moment, the importance of practicing gratitude to change your perspective, and how to accept reality while still pursuing goals and dreams. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Jorge Perez   To learn more about Jorge and buy his book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/6imhms3 Website: https://www.stfumethod.com/ ​​ https://www.instagram.com/jorgeperezjr/ https://www.youtube.com/@JorgePerez-STFUmethod ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Doug Hensch author of “Re-Thinking Curiosity: How to Lead When You Don't Have All the Answers” Doug is an Author, executive coach, entrepreneur, President and founder of the DRH Group which is an executive coaching company that inspires individuals and organizations to reach their potential. Their consultants and coaches have worked with organizations of various sizes, industries and sectors. But, they all have something in common – they all believe that with the proper tools and coaching that individuals and teams can learn and improve.   Doug is also a father of two boys, coaches his sons sports teams, and is always striving to live out his strengths in his daily life and empower his family to be the best they can be. In this episode, you’ll learn about Doug's book, why curiosity is the key to greatness in all aspects of life, how to be a better leader, why psychological safety is so important when leading teams, why it’s important to give people autonomy, why you should approach hard situations with curiosity instead of judgment, and how asking questions leads to more growth. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Doug Hensch!   To learn more about Doug and buy his book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/2mLbbwu Website: https://www.drhleadership.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/doughensch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doughensch/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drhensch ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Brain Licuanan author of  “How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Plan for Mental Health and/or Addiction Crisis” Dr. Brain is an author, speaker, educator and board-certified psychologist with nearly twenty years of clinical experience treating highly acute clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse. He also facilitates a support group for families needing to get loved ones into treatment and provides family crisis interventions for families desperate for help.   He also practices what he preaches and cares for his body by practicing mindfulness techniques, strength and weight training, and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which will get into in today's conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn about Dr. Brian's background and story, why he wrote his book, insights into how you can help a family member (or yourself) out of an addiction, the importance of embracing discomfort, why we all need to show up for each other with a little more grace, forgiveness, and love, and how honesty is the antidote to healing. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Brian Licuanan To learn more about Dr. Brian and buy his book follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/hQ3QzVA Website: https://drbrianlicuanan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlicuanan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlicuanan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlXQnNWRzAP8AAbbJWLeYA ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)

Harry Psaros, an author and dedicated father, shares his heartfelt journey raising a son with autism. He emphasizes the power of hope and positivity while navigating the challenges of parenting. Harry discusses the importance of acceptance over a 'fix it' mindset, likening it to tandem kayaking. He highlights the role of health and nutrition in overall wellbeing and the significance of modeling active lifestyles for children. The conversation also touches on the value of discipline and sharing knowledge through impactful books, culminating in a legacy of courage.