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New year, new me... Right?
Luke shares the four most impactful non-fiction books to help you achieve personal growth, cultivate success, and change your mindset for a better 2026.
- (00:00) Intro
- (00:34) Listener Audio
- (01:19) Book Recommendation: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
- (02:29) How to Become the Best Version of Yourself
- (04:47) The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
- (08:21) Atomic Habits by James Clear
- (11:24) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
- (15:40) The Second Mountain by David Brooks
- (20:01) The 4-Book Wrap Up
- (21:00) Make Reading Books A 2026 Goal
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