Less is More: Why I'm Limiting My Reading in 2025

In this episode, Shawn Rider discusses his educational focus for 2025, emphasizing targeted reading. Shawn plans to concentrate on three daily readers: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday for mental discipline, a leadership daily reader by John Maxwell for leadership insights, and a faith-based daily reader from the Bible for spiritual growth. He highlights the importance of not overwhelming oneself with excessive reading but instead implementing acquired knowledge. Shawn shares his personal experiences and encourages setting practical reading goals.

Episode 194 of the The Tactical Empire podcast, hosted by Jeff Smith, titled "Less is More: Why I'm Limiting My Reading in 2025" was published on January 13, 2025 and runs 7 minutes.

January 13, 2025 ·7m · The Tactical Empire

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In this episode, Shawn Rider discusses his educational focus for 2025, emphasizing targeted reading. Shawn plans to concentrate on three daily readers: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday for mental discipline, a leadership daily reader by John Maxwell for leadership insights, and a faith-based daily reader from the Bible for spiritual growth. He highlights the importance of not overwhelming oneself with excessive reading but instead implementing acquired knowledge. Shawn shares his personal experiences and encourages setting practical reading goals.

Episode Description

In this solo episode, Shawn Rider shares his reading strategy for 2025, focusing on three daily readers: 'The Daily Stoic' by Ryan Holiday, John Maxwell's leadership lessons, and a faith-based Bible daily reader. Shawn discusses the importance of focused education, the diminishing returns of excessive reading, and how these chosen books align with his personal and professional goals. He emphasizes the value of implementing learned knowledge over merely accumulating it.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:20 The Importance of Education

00:51 Balancing Education and Action

01:29 Commitment to Three Books in 2025

01:51 Daily Stoic: Understanding Control

02:11 John Maxwell's Leadership Lessons

03:10 Faith-Based Daily Reader

05:03 Final Thoughts on Reading and Implementation

06:26 Conclusion and Encouragement

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