DadHab Elite Book Club — The Dad Habit

Described 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.

Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action By Simon Sinek

START 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.

Autumn By Karl Ove Knausgaard

As a parent we all want to give our children the world. This book, the first in a series based on the four seasons, is one father’s attempt. It will have you looking at the experiences you share with your own children in vivid detail and reliving past with new and deeper meaning.

MIndfulnessJoe MauceriAugust 1, 2019Fatherhood, Coming Of Age, Parenting, ChildrenComment

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

The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success And Failure

Think bigger, work harder, succeed even when you fail. Grant Cardone will help you with a simple mindset shift that will produce big results.

Self-Improvement, LeadershipJoe MauceriApril 30, 2019Book Club, Effort, Personal Development, Personal ResponsibilityComment

The Score Takes Care Of Itself: My Philosophy on Leadership

Bill Walsh taught that the requirements of successful leadership are the same whether you run an NFL franchise, a fortune 500 company, or a hardware store with 12 employees. These final words of 'wisdom by Walsh' will inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders in all professions.

LeadershipJoe MauceriApril 1, 2019Coaching, Leadership, Football, Fatherhood, Personal Development, Book ClubComment

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

The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work and Confidence with Everyday Courage

Throughout 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?

Self-ImprovementJoe MauceriJanuary 31, 2019Comment

GRIT: THE POWER OF PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE

In her instant, multi-month New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).

Self-ImprovementFrank RizzoDecember 22, 2018Parenting, Book Club, Reading, Personal DevelopmentComment