The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids In A Culture Of Dependence
This book couldn’t be more important or timely when it comes to raising kids in a post-pandemic world. Lahey challenges norms around substance abuse and alcoholism by confronting her own issues with addiction.
Read MoreThink you know yourself? Think again. Inside all of us are two systems working to help us process the world, but at what expense? The first system helps us process the automatic functions of our daily life: driving, washing dishes, brushing our teeth. System two is the one that helps us stop and focus on complicated problems like math or reading complicated lists. But the way the two systems interact make us highly susceptible to certain cues or make us respond too quickly to conserve energy.
Read MoreWith 2020 behind us this felt like the perfect book for to read to kick off the New Year. Whether it was technology, politics, food, or entertainment, it felt like the civilization of 2020 was trying to kill us. This book teaches us how to use our evolution to help us promote a healthy body, mind, and spirit in 2021.
Read MoreAs we get ready to celebrate the holidays with our families, I think this book could not be more important. Understanding the importance of our tribe is critical to our lives right now. Do you act in a way that things about the benefit of your tribe as a whole? Are there people in your life who do? Sometimes we are too focused on our individual lot in life at the expense of our tribe. Making sure the needs of our entire tribe are being met is the easiest way to ensure our own needs are being met.
Read MoreYou know when you workout, you feel good, but did you know that working out can actually make you smarter?
Read MoreThis book is one of the one’s that made us want to launch The Dad Habit.
Habit is a choice that we deliberately make at some point and then stop thinking about it, but continue doing, often every day. Author in this book examines why some people and organizations struggle to change while others seem to rediscover themselves by building a compelling argument around the power of habits.
If you’re familiar with “The Energy Bus” then you know Jon Gordon is all about easy reads with valuable information. In this one he partners with former NFL Coach of The Year Mike Smith to share some valuable tips to turn around any organization. The best part is, Smith explains what you can take away from both victories and failures.
Read MoreFiguring out how to create financial stability and peace of mind can seem like a daunting task. But The Millionaire Next Door shows you how real people in similar situations amassed wealth. You’ll learn how you can replicate proven models to create your own financial success. The book is based on a study of wealth in America and uses research and interviews to back up the recommended techniques.
Read MoreI’ve said before that change is the only constant. Those that are able to accept it, adapt, and move forward will be the ones best prepared for the future. If nothing else, hopefully you’ll pick up a few tips that will help you with all this virtual learning you’ve been trying to pick up with your kids.
Read MoreIf you enjoyed Extreme Ownership (a DadHab favorite), then you will love The Dichotomy of Leadership. You don’t need to have read one to enjoy the other, but they are both valuable lessons from Navy Seals. The book format is terrific, taking you from the battlefield and training, to practical applications, to real-life examples of how the lessons have helped in business.
Read MoreSometimes life gets complicated…and sometimes we overcomplicate life. The Four Agreements is a reminder that sometimes keeping simple principals is the best way to ensure a turbulent-free life.
Read MoreI don’t always agree with Gladwell’s point of view, but his content always makes me think critically. If you’re like me and Frank and consume our monthly book club through audiobooks, then we should all be in for a treat with Talking To Strangers because Gladwell created this book with audio consumption in mind. If you’re not a podcast listener this one might open your eyes to what you’ve been missing.
Read MoreThis book and the 40% rule will be applicable for a lot of Dads in the group who are in their own heads about what they can accomplish. Goggins shares his experiences becoming a Navy Seal, an Army Ranger, and an ultra-athlete that will inspire you.
Read MoreDescribed as the last of the five great emperors, Meditations are an insight in the mind of Marcus Aurelius. The fact that we are able to see the thoughts and experiences that helped guide this stoic philosopher and leader is amazing. Through the stoic lessons you’ll learn how to cut through the B.S, get over yourself and get things done. I warn you that the book is jam packed with gems that may require a second pass to be full absorbed. Read this one with a notebook near by as you’ll want to right down many of the pearls of wisdom he shares.
Read MoreSTART WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.
Read MoreFrom casinos to car dealerships every business out there seems to figure out the best ways to part us from our hard earned money. They succeed because our relationship with money is so complicated. In this book Ariely and Kreisler do a great job of explaining how things like anchoring, compartmentalizing, and experience impact the money we spend. Once you’re aware, they put you in control by teaching you how to spend your money intentionally and help you establish your own sense of value.
Read MoreBishop explains how our destructive cycles come down to the way we’re wired. He then identifies different types of people and the ways we f--k ourselves over: We can’t save money. We land in the same type of toxic relationship. We’re stuck in a rut at work. Analyzing why we act the way we do, including what our common grenades are that blow up our lives, Bishop then shows how we can interrupt the cycle and stop self-sabotaging our lives.
Read MoreThink bigger, work harder, succeed even when you fail. Grant Cardone will help you with a simple mindset shift that will produce big results.
Read MoreWe talk a lot about mindset here at The Dad Habit and if you read the title and thought about money you’re not alone. But “Think and Grow Rich” is about so much more than a secret to attain money. It has been called the "Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature." It was the first book to boldly ask, "What makes a winner?" The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world's winners himself.
Read MoreThroughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself?
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