In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the books I read In August 2022. The insights within this month’s reading list provide valuable insights on the subjects of economics, psychology, productivity and even provide recommended science fiction books. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/DeE9wOxtkdo 📚 AUDIOBOOKS ARE THE MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO READ Try Audible FREE For 30-Days → https://amzn.to/3SvTdO6 1. MISTAKES WERE MADE (BUT NOT...

There is something special about reading a great fiction book! While about 90% of my reading is geared towards non-fiction, I like to mix things up from time to time by diving into a compelling novel. So, I thought it would be fun to share my top 5 fiction books of all time, along with some bonus recommendations at the end of the list. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/TjAVgxp_nDI Disclosure: This content is supported by avid readers like you. If you buy...

In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the books I read In July 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to growing a successful YouTube channel, building a community around your business, developing humor, parenting and technology. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/weg-cYh0YW8 1. THE YOUTUBE FORMULA by Derral Eves Buy It...

In this video, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 5 books I read In June 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to mindest, climate change, habit development, and personal growth. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/9yoKOgnrtT8 1. THE MAN WHO BROKE CAPITALISM by David Gelles Buy It On Amazon ➜...

In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 6 books I read In May 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to business, product development, caste systems, parenting, and personal growth. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/ca74ZSl3oy8 1. BUILD by Tony Fadell Buy It On Amazon ➜ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063046067/ 2. THIS...

Today, it’s more valuable than ever to either be an entrepreneur or to have entrepreneurial tendencies. Therefore, it’s essential to help our kids learn to think more like entrepreneurs. Each of these books can provide you with valuable tips to help improve the adaptability and overall success of your child in the future. So, let’s explore the seven of the best books for raising kids to become entrepreneurs. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE, BOOK LINKS, AND MORE: 🌎...

Many people believe the key to success is to specialize early. They seek to get a head start in life by identifying a promising opportunity and then focusing all their time and effort on mastering relevant skills. Range by David Epstein explains how engaging in a “sampling period” prior to specialization improves career selection, enhances our ability to solve complex problems, and boosts our creativity. It’s a must-read for anyone wanting to unlock greater opportunities for success in...

In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 6 books I read In April 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to business, investing, coaching, parenting, and personal growth. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/uGKjYpeC8j8 1. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY by Morgan Housel Buy It On Amazon ➜...

Whether you want to pursue a fun hobby, upgrade your work skills, or change careers entirely, learning something new can be challenging and fulfilling. Unfortunately, many people give up on their goals due to unforeseen challenges and setbacks. But by adopting best practices and avoiding common mistakes, we can improve our ability to acquire new skills. So, today, we’re going to explore seven proven tips for learning a new skill quickly and effectively. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE, BOOK...

In this video, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 5 books I read In February 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to business, economy, and personal growth. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/3vermEk63Bw 1. WRITE USEFUL BOOKS by Rob Fitzpatrick Buy It On Amazon ➜ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1919621601/ Book Summary ➜...

One of the most common myths about experts and world-class performers is that natural talent plays a significant role in their success. In other words, they are gifted with an unfair advantage that others simply lack. Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool is about the real secret behind the success of expert performers. It covers practical tips and insights for anyone interested in improving themselves and learning how to master anything. So, let’s explore some of my favorite insights...

In this video, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 5 books I read In February 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to business, economy, and personal growth. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/oqUNZEC2lR4 1. THE FOUNDERS By Jimmy Soni Buy It On Amazon ➜ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501197266/ 2. PRINCIPLES FOR DEALING WITH THE...

The 10,000-hour rule was made famous by author Malcolm Gladwell in his best-selling book Outliers (2008). In it, Gladwell suggests that the key to becoming world-class at something is to spend 10,000 hours engaging in the activity. Unfortunately, it isn’t true. The 10,000 hour rule gives the impression that any time spent engaging in a goal activity would lead to further improvement. However, Anders Ericsson, the Swedish psychologist responsible for the research on which the 10,000-hour rule...

In this video, I thought it would be fun to the highlights and key takeaways from the 6 books I read In January 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to business, skill development, and personal growth. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/Z1AA5O72EVc 1. A MORE BEAUTIFUL QUESTION by Warren Berger Buy It On Amazon ➜...

I am excited to announce that I am launching a BRAND NEW YouTube Channel! This new channel helps you easily discover quick tips on a variety of business-related topics, including startups, marketing, product development, leadership, management, and productivity. The idea is to feature smaller clips that may otherwise be buried within longer-form content on my main channel. That way, you can more easily discover tips and insights that relate to your interests or goals. So if you are looking...

Whether you're building a startup, developing a product, or crafting a marketing campaign, there are many choices to make and problems to solve. Mental models are tools for addressing common challenges in business and life. They provide us with frameworks for making sense of things and ultimately solving complex problems. Having recently explored some excellent resources covering mental models. I thought it would be helpful to share my top 5 best mental models for business. If you'd like...

Success in life comes down to a combination of luck and hard work. However, luck is often seen as a blind and uncontrollable factor in our lives. We either have, or we don’t. As a result, it can be tempting to wait for luck to strike or to assume it never will. The Serendipity Mindset by Christian Bush is about the art and science of creating good luck. It’s a practical guide to setting up the right conditions for serendipity to occur and being ready to capitalize on it when it does. While...

In this video, I thought it would be fun to share 10 of my favorite reads from 2021. This list includes books on business, personal growth, and other interesting topics. To be clear, these are books that I READ in 2021, not necessarily published in 2021. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/-wh-ZiXPa8U 1. GOOD STRATEGY / BAD STRATEGY by Richard Rumelt Buy It On Amazon ➜ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1781256179/ 2. THE SERENDIPITY MINDSET by Christian Busch,...

In this episode, I thought it would be fun to quickly share 10 books that I’m most excited to read in 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to business or personal growth. This list includes books on product development, science, improvisation, human history, health, and more. I hope these books will inspire you to either pick up a copy yourself or choose another book that excites...

Why do some people succeed while others fall short of their full potential? The answer to this simple question has broad implications within sports, business, and life. Not only can it help us improve our odds for success, but it can also help us recruit better team members, identify better business partners, and help others develop and grow. So, to answer this question, let’s explore three of the most valuable insights from Grit by Angela Duckworth. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE, BOOK...

We often set artificial limitations on our abilities in life. For example, we may believe that we’ll never be good at creative writing, public speaking, or other valuable skills. In some cases, we reach these conclusions based on a few early attempts that either didn’t go well or ended with a negative experience. Mindset by Carol S. Dweck is about unlocking our full potential by maintaining a growth mindset. Rather than assuming our abilities are static or fixed, this mindset recognizes that...

In this episode, I share two powerful strategies for breaking out of a startup rut. It's all too common for startup founders to get caught up in difficult decisions or overwhelm. Fortunately, the two strategies we'll cover here can help you get your startup back on track. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/-87KBkcqkao You can find my reading lists and book summaries here: 👉 https://www.RickKettner.com THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS 📚...

In this episode, we explore how to build a startup growth equation by identifying effective growth levers for your specific business. By doing so, you can avoid getting caught up in energy-consuming strategies that provide minimal results. So let's dive deep into how to build a growth equation for your business and what it means to choose a north star metric. Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition? ► https://youtu.be/VjVgLTR3oSw You can find my reading lists and book summaries...

In this episode, we explore how to choose the best startup metrics to accurately measure progress for your startup. Choosing the right metrics is critical in gathering accurate data on whether or not you are moving in the right direction. Poorly selected metrics can often become more of a distraction and create general confusion, rather than provide you with any useful feedback. So, let’s look at a powerful framework that will help you determine the metrics that will ultimately matter in the...