Summer Reading 2025 #1
How to Win by Dr Kate Hays
This is a compelling read for anyone interested in high performance, resilience and the psychology behind success. Dr Kate Hays draws from her experience as a performance psychologist working with elite athletes, leaders and professionals. One of the key themes throughout this book is the need to focus on mental fitness, training your mind like an athlete trains their body —disciplined, intentional, and consistent.
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
This is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed; for any Team that wants to thrive; for anyone who wants to fulfil their potential. Lessons in success from the front line of performance psychology to help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.
Summer Reading 2025 #2
Building a StoryBrand 2.0 by Donald Miller
Building a StoryBrand 2.0 by Donald Miller is a fully revised and enhanced version of his bestselling marketing classic (and one which I’ve read several times). The revised edition explains The StoryBrand 7-part storytelling framework in more detail, with sharpened guidance to help you happy each step effectively in today’s attention-deficit digital world. In a world overloaded with distractions, this edition equips you with even clearer messaging tactics to stand out and resonate with your audience.
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
In 2017, Dave Ramsey called Building a StoryBrand the most effective framework for cutting through digital noise. Today, that noise is louder than ever, making the power of story more crucial than ever. Now, Building a StoryBrand 2.0 elevates the proven seven-part story formula with free StoryBrand AI tools to help your message cut through the chaos. Whether you’re leading a company, launching a startup, or writing a speech, this framework gives you something more valuable than ever: the power to be heard.
Summer Reading 2025 #3
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
If you’re looking for a simple but transformative tool to beat procrastination, break bad habits and take control of your mindset, The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins is an ideal book to add to your reading list, especially if you’re a busy professional or entrepreneur. In a nutshell, the moment you feel an instinct not to act, you count backwards from 5 and then physically move. It’s a mental interrupt that stops self-doubt, hesitation, and overthinking from taking over. And I can assure you, it works!
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
This simple tool, backed by research, has changed the lives of millions. It will work for you too. The secret to changing your life isn’t knowing what to do – it’s knowing how to make yourself do it. The 5 Second Rule is the secret to changing anything about your life. You can use the Rule and its countdown method to break any bad habit, interrupt self-doubt and negative self-talk, and push yourself to take the actions that will change your life.
Summer Reading 2025 #4
Make Your Bed by William H McRaven
Based on Admiral William H. McRaven’s viral 2014 commencement speech at the University of Texas, Make Your Bed shares 10 life lessons from Navy SEAL training that are as relevant in boardrooms as they are on the battlefield. The title ‘Make Your Bed’ isn’t just about tidiness; it’s about starting your day with purpose, order, and momentum—small actions leading to big wins.
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Admiral McRaven’s original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honour, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life’s darkest moments.
ENJOY!
