What's in the Words

What's in the Words

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What's in the Words episodes

  • Two Different Worlds

    This week, Steve Canal & AJ review, Between the World & Me - by Ta-Nahesi Coates.


    Between the World and Me is a book-length letter from author Ta-Nehisi Coates to his fifteen-year-old son, Samori. It was written shortly after his son learned that Michael Brown's killers would go free—the same year that Tamir Rice and Eric Garner were killed by police officers. Coates wanted to explain to his son what it means to be a black man in America.

    41 min
  • The Rules

    12 Rules for Life, by Jordan Peterson lays out a set of simple principles, which can help us become more disciplined, behave better, act with integrity, and balance our lives while enjoying them as much as we can.


    Check out @stevecanal and @ajjoiner's review on this weeks episode of the What's In the Word's Podcast.

    25 min
  • The Meaning of Life

    In this episode Steve Canal and AJ discuss Man's Search for Meaning by Dr. Victor Frankl.

    Originally published in 1946, Man’s Search for Meaning details the harrowing experiences of author and psychologist Viktor Frankl during his internment in Auschwitz concentration camp during the Second World War. 

    It offers insights into how human beings can survive unsurvivable situations, come to terms with trauma, and ultimately find meaning.

    26 min
  • 10 Years in 1 Hour

    In one hour, Derek Sivers summarizes a decade of lessons learned, wins, losses and triumphs.


    Too many people spend their life pursuing things that don't actually make them happy. When you make a business, you get to make a little universe where you create all the laws. Never forget that absolutely everything you do is for your customers.

    Check out Steve & AJ's review of Anything You Want, by Derek Sivers.


    23 min
  • 180 Days

    This week - @stevecanal and @ajjoiner review - 6 Months to 6 Figures by Peter Voogd.


    In this quick and insightful book - Peter seems to be on a mission of truth.


    He shares almost a step by step guide to financial stability and success that one should be able to attain in 6 months if they follow the blueprint.

    If you want a no holds barred way to maximize your income as quickly as possible - this is your book - and this podcast is perfect for you.

    29 min
  • You Are Enough

    This episode - Steve & AJ review Becoming - by our favorite first lady - Michelle Obama.


    She's a lawyer.

    She's a businesswoman.

    She's an educator.

    She's a wife.

    She's a mother.

    She's the former first lady.

    This is an intimate snapshot into her life.

    She walks us through each phase of her life, leading up to her meeting President Obama.

    But... to be clear, this is a book about Michelle Obama - with Obama sprinkled throughout.

    It feels like we're literally on a ride across country and she's taking us through each phase of her life.

    Listen to the podcast, buy the book and leave us a comment.

    23 min
  • No F*cks Given

    This week - @stevecanal and @ajjoiner review "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck" by Mark Manson.


    The book lives up to the pattern interrupt that is the title.

    Counter-intuitive. 

    Smart. 

    Inspiring. 

    All achieved through storytelling that sucks you in at times, but more importantly brings you to a familiar place - a mirror... so that you ask a question to a familiar face... YOURS.


    The message is the same or similar to other self-help books, but cleverly written using f*bombs and reverse psychology.

    It does not stop you from giving a fuck, but it helps you understand the process for deciding what fucks you want to give.

    The one confronting question you should ask every time you look in the mirror.

    "What should I give a fuck about.

    That, ladies and gentlemen, is always the question.

    Listen to this episode and leave feedback.

    Furthermore -- go get the book, share the show with a friend and leave a review.

    Because sharing is caring.

    And you should always give a fuck about caring.

    28 min
  • A Big Ego

     ​In this pocast episode, Steve and AJ reviewed: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.

    This boo​​k is packed full of jewels that will teach you about how to manage your EGO So take out your notebook and let’s get to it!

    Please leave a review on iTunes and leave a comment on this episode on  IGTV - for AJ (@ajjoiner) and Steve (@stevecanal).



     

    24 min
  • 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1

    When you countdown - something magical happens psychologically.

    Mel Robbins shows the importance of listening to your instincts. 

    Sometimes you have these hunches - moments when you have a sudden urge to do something that may be uncomfortable for you. 

    Let's say you know you need to become fitter and you're walking past a gym. You suddenly get an urge to walk in and workout, but right away you come up with 10 reasons why this is a bad idea and dismiss it. 

    This was your subconscious mind giving you a hint of what will get you closer to your goals. 

    Mel introduces the 5-second rule as an instrument to help you take advantage of these hunches and achieve all your goals. 

    Today @Stevecanal & @ajjoiner outlined the main points that we took from this action inspiring book - The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins.


    5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1. 

    19 min
  • Push. Reach. Grind. Every Day.


    You could be a 36-year-old
    career woman trying to find inspiration to walk away from your job and go for your dream, or you could be a recent college grad
    ready to throw caution to the wind to pursue whatever it is you’ve always wanted to do
    ... or somewhere in between... but you need this book.
     

    Daymond tells you his secrets to what makes him so damn successful and how you can do the same.  He shares the journeys of 15 other successful people in this book, all with a chapter of their own, relaying how they rise and grind.  When you put this book down, you will want to get up, push, reach, and grind.

    Every day.  

    This episode @stevecanal and @ajjoiner share the good, the bad, and the grind of Daymond John's best selling book Rise and Grind.

    29 min

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