In this episode, Denise and Sam discuss Principle #4 - Drink Deeply From Good Books, Especially the Bible. Bill Bennet states, “Life is about continuous learning. If you’re not learning, you’re not living. If you’re wasting your learning opportunities, you’re wasting your life. Reading is one of the most learning-intensive activities you’ll ever do. It doesn’t matter if you’re reading poetry or a great novel or a Shakespeare play or a book of history or biography-it’s going to be a learning experience. It’s going to enrich you and make you wiser.”

Here are some tips that will help you become a more effective reader

• Schedule a daily reading time, preferably an hour a day or more
• Be a discriminating reader
• Keep books handy wherever you are
• Don’t just read books; Interact with them
• Furnish your home with good books
• Set aside a portion of your vacation time for a reading sabbatical
• Share your reading experiences with other enthusiastic readers
• Use what you learn
• Widen your reading horizons
• Encourage reading in others, especially the young

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On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.

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Painting Pictures of Egypt by Sara Groves
Put a Little Love in Your Heart by Al Green & Annie Lennox
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John

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Thriving During Adversity by Denise Russo

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubormisky

All Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo 

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On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.

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Today Matters by John Maxwell

The Passion Planner
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Do What Matters Most by Steve and Rob Shallenberger

Twelve Days by Denise Russo 

Make Each Day Your Masterpiece by Marshall Goldsmith 

Diagram of controlling the controllable  

Thriving During Adversity by Denise Russo

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubormisky

All Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo 

Denise Russo's Website
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Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
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Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

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On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.

Additional information

Today Matters by John Maxwell

The Passion Planner
Passion Planner discount code: RWRD.IO/EFWYE73?C

Do What Matters Most by Steve and Rob Shallenberger

Twelve Days by Denise Russo 

Make Each Day Your Masterpiece by Marshall Goldsmith 

Diagram of controlling the controllable  

Thriving During Adversity by Denise Russo

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubormisky

All Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo 

Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
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Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

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On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise, Andy, and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #2 - Help Others. CoachWooden viewed helping others as his life's calling. He believed he was born to influence and serve young people. That was his life purpose and he tried to fulfill his calling every day.

Tune in to this conversation with Denise, Andy, and Sam to find out what difference 75 cents makes and how old shoes can change lives. 

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In this What's on Your Bookshelf episode, Denise and Sam continue their discussion on Principle 1 - Be true to yourself. Coach John Wooden believed that core values shaped your character, including honesty, integrity, humility, and self-discipline. These values formed the basis for ethical behavior and guided his actions with others. Coach Wooden emphasized the importance of building a solid foundation of character traits to succeed in sports and life.

Join the conversation with Denise and Sam as they discuss part 2 of Principle #1 - Be True to Yourself.

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In this What's on Your Bookshelf episode, Denise and Sam discuss Principle 1 - Be true to yourself. Coach John Wooden believed that core values shaped your character, including honesty, integrity, humility, and self-discipline. These values formed the basis for ethical behavior and guided his actions with others. Coach Wooden emphasized the importance of building a solid foundation of character traits to succeed in sports and life.

Join the conversation with Denise and Sam as they discuss part 1 of Principle #1 - Be True to Yourself.

Additional Reading
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential by John Maxwell
The Market for Honesty by Dwight R. Lee

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Welcome to What’s on Your Bookshelf. In this episode, Denise welcomes a new host, Samantha Powell, to the show to discuss the book Coach Wooden by Pat Williams. The book is based on seven principles given to John Wooden on a card he received from his father, Hugh Wooden, on his eighth-grade graduation. John saved the card and carried it with him in his wallet. The seven principles are:

1. Be true to yourself
2. Help others
3. Make friendship a fine art
4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible
5. Make each day your masterpiece
6. Build a shelter against a rainy day by the life you live
7. Give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day

Coach Wooden lived these life lessons daily and impacted many lives as a leader and coach. Are you curious to find out what was on the other side of the card? Join Denise and Sam in the first part of this series about Coach Wooden today on What’s on Your Bookshelf. 

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In this episode, Denise and Andy continue to discuss Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell. You'll hear our take on winning and learning versus winning and losing. Get great advice from former Major League Baseball Outfielder and Manager, Clint Hurdle.  Also, Denise and Andy share some great insight on being present when you invest your time with people just as they invest their time with you.

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Giannis Interview
Aaron Rodgers

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In this episode, Denise, Andy, and Scott discuss the book, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell.

Author John Maxwell states that if you want to succeed in life, you must learn how to connect with people. While it may appear that some people are born with the ability to connect, anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Maxwell shares five key principles to help the reader develop the crucial skill of connecting. They include:

• Finding common ground
• Keeping your communication simple
• Creating an enjoyable and interesting experience
• Inspiring people
• Staying authentic in your communication

By reading and practicing what is contained in this book, connecting is a skill you can learn and utilize in all your relationships – familial, personal, and professional.

Books
1. Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell
2. Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell
3. Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work by Minda Zetlin

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