14. Reading Atomic Habits + Finding Fun Fiction Books

from What Ya Reading? · host Jay Braggs

Atomic Habits by James Clear has been one of the most influential personal development books over the last few years. And for good reason! In today's episode, Jay is chatting with Penelope, a fellow reader and online business owner, about how transformative this book has been for both of them. They discuss the concept of habit stacking and the importance of building small habits to achieve larger goals. They also discuss Penelope's desire to incorporate more fiction novels into her reading life and a few books that Jay suggests she begins with. What we talked about: What we look for in personal development books. Finding books that challenge our beliefs and way of thinking. The concept of habit stacking. How to implement what we learned from Atomic Habits into our lives. Finding new fiction books to read. Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices by Jamilah Mapp & Erica Dickerson Yellowface by R. F. Kuang All About Love by Bell Hooks When Crack Was King by Donovan X. Ramsey Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Destiny's Embrace by Beverly Jenkins The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Restore Me by J.L Seegars Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington The Housemaid by Freida McFadden You're Not Supposed To Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission. Other links mentioned in this episode: Good Mom's Bad Choices Podcast Mattie James on Instagram The Libby App Underworld - The Movie Scream - The Movie The StoryGrapy App GoodReads App Connect with today's guest: Connect with Penelope on Instagram @penelope.connects Final Thoughts: Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

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