Magical Learning Book Club

Love People Use Things – Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

A great book from two minimalists. If you are looking at some advice on living peacefully with your home, then this is a perfect book for you.

Will – Will Smith and Mark Manson

In today’s book review, Danette breaks down Will Smith and Mark Manson’s book about WIll’s life, and what lessons we can learn to become a little more Will Smith in our own lives.

The Everyday Hero Manifesto – Robin Sharma

Touching on Robin Sharma’s new book, Danette recommends this for people who are looking for hope and guidance through this trying time!

Undisruptable – Ian Whitworth

Danette recommends this read for people who are looking to start a business or grow their current one by helping you navigate the tough world of business.

A World Without Email – Cal Newport

In this book review, Danette breaks down some of the best ideas in the book “A World Without Email” by Cal Newport. If you are someone that feels like you are doing a lot, but not getting much done, then this is definitely one for you.

Skip the Line – James Altucher

Want to make small improvements to your life each day that will keep you ahead of the game for years to come? In today’s book club, Danette talks about a book that really inspired her.

Think Again – Adam Grant

This month Danette is reviewing Adam Grant’s book, Think Again. This book consists of three parts that aim to refresh how we think as people – individual thinking, interpersonal thinking, and collective thinking. 

Greenlights – Matthew McConaughey

Grahame and Danette both reviewed Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights, which is based on 35 years worth of his journals and the lessons he has learned from them. In it, he talks about stories from his life, his favourite quotes (bumper stickers he calls them), dealing with fame and reconnecting with his true self.

Breath – James Nestor

This book is Danette’s book recommendation of the year! Who knew breathing could be so important, and that 90% of us are breathing wrong. This book includes an appendix on breathing techniques, the science behind breathing including how it influences your nervous system, immunity and health, and uncovering the “perfect breath”

The Inner Self – Hugh Mackay

This month Danette talks about The Inner Self, a great book for self exploration and discovery. This book talks about the process where we don’t live our most authentic life, and instead pretend to be someone we are not and the reasons we might do this, for example: you don’t want to rock the boat for those around us, fear, don’t like change, etc.

Acting with Power – Deborah Gruenfeld

In this month’s book review, Danette talks about how this book explores the topic of power from different viewpoints in a really interesting way. Gruenfeld talks about how most leaders choose the ‘power up’ move, but implores readers to consider the ‘power down’ move which can help instil trust.

My Friend Fear – Meera Lee Patel

This month’s book review is Meera Lee Patel’s story with her relationship to fear and the magic she found by walking toward it, not cowering away from it. Danette thinks this book is profound and as you read it, you can feel yourself shift in terms of your personal relationship to fear.

488 Rules for Life – Kitty Flanagan

In this review, Danette talks about how much she enjoyed 488 Rules For Life. In the book, Kitty shares the rules she lives her life by, including rules on parenting, lifestyle, health and wellbeing, working in the office, technology, and going to the shops.

The Art of Rest – Claudia Hammond

Danette reviews The Art of Rest in a time of disruption when we need to rest the most. The book is based on a survey named ‘The Rest Test’ that interviewed 18,000 people from 135 different countries and produces a Top Ten list of best ways to rest.

Tiny Habits – BJ Fogg

How good are you at sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? If your answer is not great, this book will give you 7 easy steps that will help you flip how you think about change and implementing new habits, including only making small changes and celebrating yourself as you go.

Ikigai – Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles

Ikigai examines some of the oldest people in Japan and seeks to understand their secrets of life, longevity and happiness. This easy-to-read book helps you figure out your life purpose, or your “reason to get out of bed in the morning” and encourages the reader to take life slowly.

Stop Talking, Start Influencing – Jared Cooney Horvath

A book Danette has labelled ‘fabulous’, Stop Talking, Start Influencing is a book that will help you present and teach better by giving you a bunch of practical strategies to improve your technique. This book also give you great tips on memory recall, how to engage audiences, and how to create great material.

Big Potential – Shawn Achor

Danette has finished reading Shawn Achor’s book Big Potential and she absolutely loved it! This book is great for teaching you how to bring out the true potential of yourself and others She highly recommends it for increasing employee engagement and empowering those around you!