LST #85: How Nick Hutchison of BookThinkers Reads With Intention

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #85 with Nick Hutchison.

Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8Y8-iX0tVXs

During this episode, you will learn about:

[02:51] Nick’s book, Rise of the Reader: https://bit.ly/46NKXyI

[03:37] Favorite book Nick has read in 2023: Be Useful: https://bit.ly/3TehCL0

[05:08] Nick Hutchison’s bio

[06:43] What prompted Nick to start reading books?

[09:26] Why implementing the knowledge gained from books is important

[11:43] The power of intention when choosing the right book to read

[12:05] How to start implementing the knowledge gained from books using the SMART goal framework

[17:17] Nick’s advice for new book readers aspiring to become successful readers

[19:55] How to choose the next right book to read

[21:36] Uncovering the journey from idea to publication of his book, ‘Rise of the Reader.’

[29:00] Why he decided to include a section on actionable and implementable habits to improve your health, wealth, and happiness in his book

[31:16] An example of a happy habit from Nick’s book and how to implement it

[39:18] Book marketing tips

[41:14] Grab a copy of ‘Rise of the Reader’ from Amazon: https://bit.ly/46NKXyI

[42:00] Rapid Fire Round

[42:19] Nick’s go-to books;

Die With Zero: https://bit.ly/3GvEoGj

I Will Teach You to Be Rich: https://bit.ly/3RdFBqH

[47:53] Best way to connect with Nick Hutchison:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/

Key Takeaways:

• Books offer solutions to nearly any problem we may encounter and also facilitate the development of a wide range of skills we may want to acquire. [07:56]

• ”Action is the real measure of intelligence.” ~Napoleon Hill [09:25]

• “What’s not being measured can’t be managed.” ~Peter Drucker [13:02]

• If you give yourself a deadline, you will get it done. A task will expand to fill the allotted time that you give it. ~Parkinson’s Law [25:47]

• “Impact is felt through feedback.” ~Nick Hutchison [27:00]

• “There are two types of forgiveness: internal and external. Internal forgiveness happens when you stop feeling angry or resentful toward yourself, whereas external forgiveness happens when you stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone else.” ~Nick Hutchison [31:41]

• “Unforgiveness is like drinking poison yourself and waiting for the other person to die.” ~Marianne Williamson [34:14]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. MJ DeMarco

2. Arnold Schwarzenegger

3. Marcus Aurelius

4. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

5. Epictetus

6. Limitless Expanded Edition: https://bit.ly/3uNS0u4

7. Rise of the Reader: https://bit.ly/46NKXyI

8. Be Useful: https://bit.ly/3TehCL0

9. Think and Grow Rich: https://bit.ly/41amTF6

10. $100M Leads: https://bit.ly/3uNWzoc