Mindfulness — DadHab Elite Book Club

Thinking, Fast and Slow By Daniel Kahneman

Think 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.

MIndfulness, Self-Improvement, ParentingBorn In Brooklyn MediaMarch 1, 2021Self-Improvement, Mindset, MindfulnessComment

Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last

By Wright Thompson

This story touched me. I’ve never had the opportunity to try Pappy, but the idea of putting an effort into perfecting a craft is an ideal I aspire to. This story touches on the traditions of family and legacy that I think every dad thinks about.

Leadership, MIndfulness, ParentingBorn In Brooklyn MediaFebruary 1, 2021Family, Fatherhood, Mindfulness, Self-ImprovementComment

Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization

With 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.

Where The Sidewalk Ends By Shel Silverstein

Where The Sidewalk Ends

By Shel Silverstein

This month we’re reading a book for the family. No matter how old your kids are the work of Shel Silverstein is fantastic. His poems take on different meanings for children, teenagers, and adults. Hopefully you can read this one together.

ParentingJoe MauceriSeptember 1, 2020Family, Fatherhood, MindfulnessComment

You Win In The Locker Room First By Jon Gordon and Mike Smith

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.

WAHOOS in Life By Anthony Espo

WAHOOS stands for “We all have our own shit”. It’s true. We all have things on our minds that we worry about, things that cause us stress and anxiety. How we deal with those things are what set us apart. Although the writing could use a little refinement, Anthony Espo suggests some techniques that can help us all beat back the things that bother us in life. I think sometimes he oversimplifies how easy it might be to overcome these tough circumstances, he stresses the fact that you have a choice. The 100 pages fly by, so this will be an easy read for the month.

Joe MauceriMarch 1, 2020Book Club, Personal Responsibility, Self-Improvement, Mindset, Personal Development, MindfulnessComment

The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz

Sometimes 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.

Self-ImprovementJoe MauceriJanuary 2, 2020Reading, Parenting, Fatherhood, Book Club, MindfulnessComment

Talking To Strangers By Malcolm Gladwell

I 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.

Self-ImprovementBorn In Brooklyn MediaDecember 1, 2019Reading, Parenting, Fatherhood, Book Club, MindfulnessComment

Dollars And Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter

From 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.

Self-Improvement, FinancesBorn In Brooklyn MediaJune 30, 2019Money, Mindset, Mindfulness, Spending, BudgetingComment

Stop Doing That Sh*T: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back

Bishop 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.

MIndfulness, Self-ImprovementJoe MauceriJune 1, 2019Self Improvement, Personal Development, MindfulnessComment

Think And Grow Rich By Napoleon Hill

We 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.

Self-Improvement, MIndfulnessJoe MauceriMarch 1, 2019Mindset, Mindfulness, Money, Self Improvement, Books on Money, Book ClubComment