155. Igniting Change Through the Power of Literature with Nick Hutchison

💭 How has reading a book changed your life today?Nick Hutchinson, the brains behind BookThinkers, joins the Leadership Project Podcast to discuss how listening to a business podcast during his everyday commute to internship propelled him to start his own business that bridges authors with lifelong learners. In our conversation with Nick, we examine the journey of igniting change through literature by integrating reading into your everyday life, prioritizing content that resonates and applying the lessons learned. We discuss strategies for selecting impactful reads, like sifting through Amazon reviews for genuine insights, and the simple yet life-changing swap of scrolling time for reading time. It's about choosing quality over quantity and letting books solve specific problems or develop the skills you need.Download this episode to discover how consuming literature can dramatically fuel growth and success.Time Codes:0:00 Introduction5:33 How BookThinkers Started14:14 SMART Goal Framework17:30 Choosing Which Books to Read22:23 Time Management Techniques28:17 Navigating The Downsides of the Self-Help Industry31:24 Confirmation Bias37:19 Rapid Round🌐 Connect with Nick:• Website: http://www.bookthinkers.com/ & https://nickhutch.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookthinkers/• Get a customized book recommendation from Nick by sending him a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ & https://www.instagram.com/nicklovesbooks/📚 You can purchase Nick's book at Amazon:• Rise of the Reader: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGXZ5WJ9/ Book Mentioned:• The 4-Hour Workweek Book by Tim FerrissSend us Fan Mail The Thrive Careers Podcast My career wasn’t a straight line—it was a series of pivots, survival jobs, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below. 🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organisation here:  https://linktr.ee/mickspiers 📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XVIf you would like a signed copy, please reach out to [email protected] and we can arrange it for you too.If you're thinking about starting a podcast or upgrading your hosting, Buzzsprout is a great option! This link will give both of us a $20 credit when you upgrade:👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1701891Create forms easily with Jotform! Sign up with my link: https://www.jotform.com/?referral=AkWimLxOBzGet extra Dropbox space—sign up with my link: Dropbox Referral LinkWise Referral link: https://wise.com/invite/dic/michaels11434Strea...