In this episode, we delve into the art of not just reading, but truly absorbing and applying the wisdom from books. Elaine Starling sits down with Nick Hutchison, the mastermind behind BookThinkers, to explore the strategies that can transform your reading habits. Discover how Nick built a thriving platform that reaches millions and learn about his journey to solve a common problem: why people struggle to retain and act on what they read. Three Things You'll Learn: 1. Mastering Reading Habits: Nick shares actionable strategies from his book "RISE of the Reader" to help you retain more information and integrate it into your life effectively. 2. The Power of Intentional Reading: Learn how setting specific, measurable goals for each book you read can enhance your understanding and application of the material. 3. Tools for Retention: Discover practical tips, such as using Evernote and rewriting your notes, to ensure that the knowledge you gain stays with you long after you've finished reading. About the Guest:(bio, personal links, resource links) Nick Hutchison stands as the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a growing 7-figure marketing agency that seamlessly bridges the worlds of authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has organically built a platform that reaches over 1,000,000 people each month. Nick's podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books, is a global top 2% show that features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi. Through the use of his platform, Nick has helped hundreds of authors expand their reach to hundreds of millions of readers and drive significant revenue growth as part of their book campaigns. His expansive services include short-form video production, podcast booking and social media brand building. Now, Nick has dedicated his life to helping millions of readers take action on the information they learn and rise to their potential through his books, speaking, and personal brand as a whole. This was the inspiration for his new book, Rise of the Reader, where he dives into the strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn. Free Gift: Tune in to BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books for great ideas and insights from renowned authors. How to Show Support: Get a copy of the ebook of RISE of the Reader on Amazon for only 99 cents. Post a review and share what you learn. Social Media Links: www.instagram.com/bookthinkers About the Host, Elaine Starling: (bio, personal links, resource links) An international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach and mentor, Elaine Starling is recognized for her video show and podcast, The Abundance Journey. After a comprehensive conversation with our higher power during a stroke, Elaine created The Abundance Journey 6 week course to share what she learned. As the Abundance Ambassador, Elaine mentors spiritual, growth-oriented women to align with Divine guidance to achieve their dreams. Elaine’s clients experience more clarity, confidence, and commit to action that achieves their goals. Elaine Starling Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eXgwdMYYzLicCEcB1Ddrg TEDx Talk, “Abundance Is a Choice” https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys Website: www.TheAbundanceJourney.com 5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance Universal Book Link: https://books2read.com/u/3kD9AR Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do...