
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books
The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!
Each week, we interview one of the world's top authors and help you discover new books, new mentors and new resources that you can use to achieve more and live better. The right book at the right time will change your life.
Nicholas Hutchison, the host of Life-Changing Books, is a founder of BookThinkers and has used these books to improve his life in every way imaginable. Behind the podcast, our team at BookThinkers is dedicated to building educational tools and social communities that you can use to fulfill your potential.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 43min
164. Pauline Nguyen | The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Pauline Nguyen author of “The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur”
Pauline, is a conscious entrepreneur who has owned many businesses, including Red Lantern which is an award winning restaurant in Australia, she is also international keynote speaker, author, and life coach who integrates science and spirituality into her life, her teachings, and her coaching.
In this episode you’ll learn about Pauline’s story and where she came from, what joy is and how to have it, finding fulfillment, what spirituality has to do with entrepreneurship, why becoming more heart centric over mind centric is one of the most important things you can do in this life, and the importance of living your life in your true values. This episode is so powerful and if you let it, it can change everything for you.
We hope you enjoy this absolutely life-changing conversation with Pauline Nguyen.
To learn more about Pauline and buy her book “The Way of The Spiritual Entrepreneur: The 7 Secrets to Becoming Fearless, Stress Free and Unshakable in Business and in Life” visit the links below:
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Website: https://pauline-nguyen.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinenguyenspeaks/
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Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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)

Feb 6, 2024 • 39min
163. Steven Pressfield | The Daily Pressfield
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In today’s episode we are excited to have Steven Pressfield back on the show to talk about his newest release “The Daily Pressfield”
Steven has become such a great friend, mentor, and teacher to us over the last few years! We were so thrilled to add his newest book to our daily reads. In this book you’ll get 365 days of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to break through your greatest barriers and do the work required to create a life well lived.
In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of cultivating a daily practice, why you should find your purpose, the power of sticking with the thing you love over time, realizing success is a lifetime game not an overnight game, how Steven invokes the muses to write, and why it’s never too late to chase your dream.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with thee Steven Pressfield!
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Website: https://stevenpressfield.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StevePressfield
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:09 - Pursuing a Dream Over a Long Period of Time
00:06:06 - The Search for Our Calling
00:09:08 - Overcoming Resistance throughout the Year
00:11:58 - The Importance of Continuing to Pursue Goals
00:14:52 - Success and Kindness in the Industry
00:17:46 - Expressing Appreciation for a Kind Person
00:20:32 - The Power of Resistance
00:23:29 - The Power of Prayer and Humility
00:26:36 - Writing for the Love of the Game
00:29:42 - The Power of Achieving Success Without Regrets
00:32:40 - The Power of Dreams
00:35:35 - Outro
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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)
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Feb 1, 2024 • 39min
162. Craig Siegel | The Reinvention Formula
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Craig Siegel author of “The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life”
Craig is an entrepreneur, TedX speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, top podcast host of CLS experience where he has talked to some of the biggest names in entrepreneurship, business and in the self development world, he is also a marathon runner and transformational coach.
Craig wasn’t always aligned with fulfillment and purpose, and he spent years on wall street chasing money and eventually realized that this wasn’t the right path for him. After a lot of introspection and listening to his intuition he went a run that would change his life. He now is running CLS (which stands for cultivate a lasting symphony) and is on a mission to empower you to achieve your greatest potential.
In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of self-development, why finding your own way to meditate could change your life, the power of optimism, how to realize your true potential, what reinventing yourself actually looks like on a practical level, how to create a bulletproof mindset, and why it all comes down to this simple question “Why Not You?”
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We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Craig Siegel
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Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:59 - Finding Purpose and Success00:07:49 - From Fear to Enthusiasm00:11:45 - Creating a Morning Routine00:15:55 - Overcoming the Negative Voice00:19:50 - Unlocking Your Potential and Becoming a Vessel00:23:58 - The Impact of a Positive Attitude in Facing Cancer00:27:55 - The Writing Process and Manifesting Goals00:31:48 - The Meaning of Reinvention
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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!

Jan 30, 2024 • 56min
161. Noah Kagan | Million Dollar Weekend
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Noah Kagen author of “Million Dollar Weekend”
Noah is the CEO of AppSumo, an entrepreneur, YouTuber with over 1 million subscribers, he worked for Intel, and then moved on to be the 30th employee at Facebook, and #4 at mint.com.
He wants to help you start a business and live your best life. On his channels he talks to millionaires and billionaires and shares lessons on how to start a business, grow a business, improve your marketing, and more! When you have the chance go check it out!
In this episode you’ll learn all about, why you should be an entrepreneur, the importance of knowing your freedom number, the 52 chances you have throughout the year to create the life of your dreams, why you don’t have to be creative to start a business, and much much more. If you’ve been wanting to start a business this is the sign to do it!
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Noah Kagen!
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Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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)
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Jan 24, 2024 • 42min
160. Chad Hufford | Forging Financial Freedom
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Chad Hufford author of “Forging Financial Freedom”
Chad is a father of 6 and lives in Anchorage Alaska with his wife Tiffany where she homeschools their kids. He is also an athlete, an entrepreneur and the founder and owner of Veritas Alaska where he helps people create a Work optional lifestyle.
Chad went to college where he studied biochemistry, but soon realized he wanted to start a family and felt that being a Doctor would take him away from his family for long periods of time. Growing up with a father who was in finances he realized that he could create a lot more freedom by being in the financial world. Fast forward to today and he is now helping oilfield professionals create a sustainable way to live through their wealth, health, relationships, and mindset.
In this episode you’ll learn about why there’s a need to move beyond average and create sustainable habits that align with our future goals, why reframing budgeting as a positive action ensures that the most valuable things happen. Chad also highlights the significance of having a greater purpose and pursuing meaningful goals, and shares his personal experiences with mortality and the role of faith in his life. He encourages listeners to embrace change, cultivate purpose, and make choices that shape the trajectory of their life.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Chad Hufford.
To learn more about Chad Hufford and buy his book “Forging Financial Freedom” follow the links below:The Book: https://a.co/d/1czuLUTWebsite: https://www.veritasalaska.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritas.alaska/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-hufford-066208100
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:54 The Importance of Financial Health
07:22 Moving Beyond Average
08:28 Taking the First Steps Towards Change
11:04 Creating Sustainable Habits
14:05 Reframing Budgeting as a Positive Action
18:56 The Need for a Greater Purpose
21:41 Cultivating Purpose in Life
24:14 The Role of Faith in Life and Purpose
26:32 Overcoming Negativity and Embracing Change
29:07 The Power of a Personal Mission
31:41 The Impact of Near-Death Experiences
34:49 Recommended Books
36:38 Where to Find More Information
37:53 Final Words of Advice
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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!

Jan 24, 2024 • 44min
159. Eric Konovalov | B2B Sales Secrets
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Eric Konovalov author of “B2B Sales Secrets”
Eric is an entrepreneur, the founder of the goal guide, a B2B sales trainer, executive leadership coach, business consultant, speaker, husband, father, and host of the “Relentless Goal Achievers” podcast.
As a young boy Eric immigrated to the US from the former soviet union, he went through a lot of adversity and didn’t let that stop him from dreaming big and achieving incredible success in his life. After serving 7 years as a Marine Eric decided it was time to try something new and got into sales. He is now living a dream life and is on a mission to make you realize that everything you want is possible for you!
In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of a coach's outside perspective of your life, how to improve your sales skills, why you should always give value first, how focusing on others instead of yourself can supercharge your growth and help you get over fears, overcoming rejection, the keys to understanding why self-belief is critical for growth, and much more.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Eric Konovalov
To learn more about Eric Konovalov and buy his book “B2B Sales Secrets” follow the links below:The Book: https://a.co/d/5u1tCGgWebsite: https://thegoalguide.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoalguide/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoalguide/
FREE RESOURCES: https://www.relentlessgoalachievers.com/arsenal-welcome
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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)
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Jan 18, 2024 • 40min
158. Soumana Ammar | Without Your Job Title, Who Are You?
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Soumana Ammar, author of “Without Your Job Title, Who Are You?”
Soumana is an entrepreneur, the founder of Step Coaching, she has a photography business, is also a speaker, Hospitality Executive, and a Best-Selling author.
Soumana’s personal purpose is to live in a world where people live their lives to their extreme potential guided by their abilities, mastering their strengths and achieving their dreams one step at a time. She brings incredible energy to this conversation and if you’re struggling with overcoming negative beliefs, habits, and thought patterns you’ll get a lot out of this great episode.
Through this conversation, you’ll learn about ways to pivot during hard times, about the power of gratitude, why it’s important to reframe how you look at perceived negative events, the importance of having the right tools in place for when you get caught up or stuck in old patterns, practical tips for your self-development journey, how books reflect who you are in this moment, why learning can be fun, and a glimpse of who you are without your job title.
Now get ready to learn and enjoy this incredible conversation with Soumana Ammar
To learn more about Soumana Ammar and buy her best-selling book “Without Your Job Title, Who Are You?” follow the links below:The Book: https://a.co/d/gRKEFAkWebsite: https://www.soumanaammar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soumanaammar/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumanaammar/
The Article:
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Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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)
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Jan 16, 2024 • 41min
157. Carl J. Cox | Lost at CEO
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Carl Cox author of “Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Strategy”
Carl is CEO and Founder of 40 Strategy. He has been an executive leader in seven different organizations who have grown by 2x to 7x. He is also a speaker, teacher, and a podcast host of the Measure Success Podcast where he talks to everyone from entrepreneurs to top executives from fortune 500 companies.
Carl grew up in poor conditions, but with moving across the country and adopting a new mindset he was able to achieve incredible things. By his mid 20’s he no longer had to worry about paying his bills and started to look for something more, realizing that financial success wasn’t everything he thought it would be he embarked on a mission of self-growth. Eventually it would lead him to founding 40 Strategy and helping others build the life of their dreams.
In this episode, you’ll learn about Carl's background, what success is, why it’s important to know your values, how to find your strengths and lean into them, and why a good strategy is one of the most important factors for great leadership.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Carl Cox.
To learn more about Carl J. Cox and buy his best-selling book “Lost at CEO” follow the links below:The Book: https://a.co/d/gKDTPL1Website: https://40strategy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carljcox40/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/40Strategy
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Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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!

Jan 11, 2024 • 36min
156. Jenn Drummond | BreakProof
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Jenn Drummond author of “BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals”
Jenn is a world record holder and first woman to summit the 7 second summits, that is the second highest summit on 7 continents, on top of that she is a mother of 7 children, entrepreneur, speaker, and of course an author.
Early in life Jenn had barely even been outside let alone on a hike, that all changed when she moved across the country and was invited on a camping trip, after that she would go a few years before getting in a car accident that changed her life. Eventually this would lead her to taking on Mt. Everest and then onto the 7 second summits.
In this episode, you’ll learn about Jenn’s journey as a mountain climber and the challenges she faced not only as a mountain climber but as a woman entering this arena. You’ll also learn about overcoming failure, how you can use your weakest moments as moments to catapult you to success, how to keep going when it gets hard, and why the universe is always working for you.
We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Jenn Drummond!
To learn more about Jenn Drummond and buy her NEW book “BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals” follow the links below:
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Website: https://jenndrummond.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzI9NbwoOzgANJBd2GJQvrQ
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
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)
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Jan 9, 2024 • 38min
155. Laura Casselman | Trust Your Increments
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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Laura Casselman author of “Trust Your Increments”
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Laura is a CEO of a billion dollar company, Wall Street Journal and Amazon Best Selling author, former Rockette dancer, and balances all that with being a mom!
Laura came from a small town and saw opportunity from a young age, she got to see the Radio City Rockettes and knew that’s what she wanted to do, after a fulfilling career there she decided it was time to switch gears by entering corporate America. For better or worse it was filled with challenges from juggling her dance career to the worst kind of sexism, yet she didn’t let that stop her undying belief that she was allowed to go after what she wanted. Now years later, she has achieved incredible things and continues on the path to greatness.
In this episode, you’ll learn about Laura’s background and how she went from Rockette to CEO, about the power of being yourself by not compromising your values, how to get what you want in life, how to build confidence, the importance of setting your future self up for success, and how you can have it all.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Laura Casselman!
To learn more about Laura Casselman and buy her best-selling book “Trust Your Increments” follow the links below:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelauracasselman/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Lauracasselman1
Website: https://lauracasselman.com/
The Book: https://a.co/d/7sWUv3k
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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!