My most impactful books I read during 2025 (and the lessons I’ve learned)

In this reflective episode, we’ll explore the most impactful books I’ve read in 2025. From exploring personal growth and professional evolution to sharing insights on leadership and success, I’ll share the themes that shaped my year. I’ll discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing identity and ambition, hopefully offering valuable takeaways for optometry professionals and beyond.

Book List:

• Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU – Doug Brackmann
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes/dp/1619616939Amazon
• From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Arthur C. Brooks
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X Amazon
• Wanting What You Want – Dan Sullivan
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-What-You-Want-Sullivan/dp/1897239394
• Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It – Chris Voss (with Tahl Raz)
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805

Perennial books I’ve revisited:

• Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great – Jim Collins
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Good/dp/006291268X
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – James Clear
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Wikipedia
• Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation – Benjamin Hardy
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Be-Your-Future-Self-Now/dp/1401967571
• To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others – Daniel H. Pink
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Surprising/dp/1594631905

Fun Books:

• Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202
• The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America – Erik Larson
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Devil-White-City-Madness-Changed/dp/0375725601
• Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Phil Knight
  ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135910

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