Looking for your next great book to pick up? Every month in my Reading And Purpose newsletter, I recap all the books I read, both nonfiction and fiction. August proved to be an outstanding reading month – including my top nonfiction book of the year so far!
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After wrapping up some coaching work recently, I was journaling about this strange dichotomy so many of us experience:
We’re often told we’re too much – too loud and too bold, or too quiet and too reserved, or too _______ (fill in the blank with whatever version you’ve heard).
Yet we’re also told we’re not enough – not successful enough, not experienced enough, not talented or connected or well-spoken enough.
With so many different voices coming at us with so many different messages, what’s a person to do?
In my latest Reading And Purpose article, I share a few practical, purposeful ways to begin answering that question. Spoiler alert: It involves turning down the external noise and cranking up the volume on your inner voice instead.
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A few days ago, I reached into the refrigerator to grab the last remaining bit of spinach. According to the packaging, it had not yet reached its expiration date, but when I opened it up, the texture and – shall we use the word scent here – told a different story.
The end date hadn’t yet arrived, but the spinach was done.
Any chance some of your 2025 goals feel similarly?
If so, a) you’re not alone, and b) I’ve got some remedies for you. You’ll find them, as well as personal examples and book recommendations, in my Reading And Purpose newsletter. Subscribe and read here!
Why do you read? When you open a book, what do you hope to gain?
As with most things, knowing your ‘why’ can help you make the most of the experience – and in the case of reading, it can also help you choose your books accordingly.
Today I’m sharing five ideas for becoming a more purposeful reader, from immersive strategies to connecting with others to some of my own personal bookish preferences. And for those asking why bother putting so much thought and effort into reading – can’t we just read for fun? (spoiler alert: yes!) – I’ve got some food for thought for you, too.
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At the start of a new month, you might do a reset of sorts: tidy your workspace, organize your calendar, tie up loose ends. But do you have a similar practice for your mind, too – a mindset reset, so to speak?
In my latest Reading And Purpose article, I share a number of prompts you can use to prepare your mindset for August – which is mere days away. From partaking in seasonal delights, to asking purposeful questions, to adjusting routines for shifts in the weather, a bit of mindset prep can go a long way!
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The path to personal growth can at times feel winding, haphazard, and a bit ‘trial by fire.’ Wouldn’t it be nice to have a more purposeful path laid out for us, to guide our growth in a cohesive and forward-moving way – like a course without the pressure of exams and grades?
Enter the personal growth – or professional development – curriculum! Where *you* get to choose your area of interest or fascination, give yourself the level of structure that feels right for you, and decide for yourself the ideal end result. No gradebooks or final papers or presentations required – unless you want them!
Sound intriguing? My latest Reading And Purpose newsletter offers seven steps – plus numerous examples and ideas along the way – to creating your own personal growth curriculum. Subscribe here, read the article, and kickstart your growth today!
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Twenty-two years ago, when I first started my business to help people engage in meaningful work and purposeful lives, I spent a lot of time educating organizations on the business case for supporting employees in finding meaning and purpose in what they do.
‘That sounds nice,’ I’d hear frequently, ‘but we’ve got more pressing issues.’
Nowadays, thanks to increasing research, numerous workplace studies, companies reeling from the costs of the ‘great resignation’ and ‘quiet quitting,’ and a generation of employees asking about meaning and purpose at work before they even sign on, smart businesses are already well aware of how creating an environment of meaning and purpose benefits them in countless ways. I’m still happy to educate, but I’m even happier that meaningful work has become part of the everyday ‘let’s take action’ conversation rather than the ‘wouldn’t that be nice’ one.
Whether you are the CEO of your organization creating a culture of meaning and purpose, a leader striving to help your team members know the meaning behind their work, or an individual wanting to make your own work feel meaningful, I’ve got some practical starting points for you in my latest Reading And Purpose newsletter – subscribe and read here!
If you’re not yet a member of the Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club, now’s the time to become one! We’ve just posted details about our lineup for the second half of 2025, and plans for 2026 are well underway. Join us now and not only can you engage in powerful reading experiences, meaningful discussions, a brilliant community of growth-oriented people, and more – you’ll also be able to cast your vote for some of our 2026 picks!
You can find all the details and enrollment info in the recent Reading And Purpose newsletter here!
How do you start your day off right?
A quick internet search of morning routines yields many … shall we say, interesting … results. I look at some of the ‘must do’ items and think I would be miserable if I started my day with them! The thing about morning routines – and about so much in life, really – is that a one-size-fits-all approach rarely exists. Your ultimate morning routine is the one that works for you, and that sets your day up in the way that best supports your purpose.
So instead of telling you the three or seven or twelve things you must incorporate into your morning routine, I am instead offering a number of ideas with which you can experiment to see what serves you best. A mix and match approach, if you will.
You’ll find the ideas and full article in my Reading And Purpose newsletter – click here to subscribe and enjoy!
Whether you’ve read one book or a hundred books so far in 2025, taking a bit of time to assess your reading life and create plans at this mid-year point can help you make the most of your precious reading time – a benefit for anyone who struggles with ‘so many books, so little time’! I’ve created a list of ten questions (plus a few follow-up questions) to help – you can subscribe to the Reading And Purpose newsletter and read the article here!
