I Read 247 Books in 2025. Only One Actually Changed My Life

I burned through 247 books last year, hunting for that one insight that would actually change everything. Most were forgettable fluff. But book #183? That one rewired my brain in ways I'm still discovering. In this episode, Kara Preston reveals which book became her secret weapon and why the "right" book at the right moment beats reading a thousand mediocre ones. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The specific book that shifted Kara's entire approach to problem-solving (and why timing matters more than the book itself) • Warren Buffett's 80% rule for daily reading and how to apply it without burning out • The 18-page test that saves you from wasting weeks on books that won't stick • A simple review system that helps you retain 90% more of what you read 👤 Perfect for: entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by endless book recommendations and want to find reads that actually move the needle on their growth. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Kara Preston's 247-book experiment and the one that changed everything [01:45] Why most business books are basically expensive therapy sessions [03:20] The University of Rochester study that proves fiction makes better leaders [05:10] Warren Buffett's reading strategy (and why he calls it his best investment) [07:30] The 18-page rule that will save you hundreds of hours [09:15] How to build a review system that makes knowledge stick [11:00] Three questions to ask before picking up your next book 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Kara Builds on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, and tomorrow we're covering the founder who turned rejection into a $50M exit. 🔍 Topics: reading habits, personal development, book recommendations, learning strategies, entrepreneur mindset Get new episodes at Midnight Builders ----- Keywords: business failure podcast, business disaster recovery, co-founder conflicts, business mistakes, business failure lessons, entrepreneurship reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices