What if the key to personal development, confidence, and inspiration was right under your nose, waiting to be discovered? Our special guest, Nick Hutchinson, author of the upcoming book "Rise of the Reader," unveils the power of reading as a formidable tool for self-improvement. A former athlete, Nick's journey from the sports field to the library is a captivating tale, revealing how podcasts during hour-long commutes morphed into a passion for reading hundreds of books.

Drawing parallels between the worlds of books and sports, Nick discloses how he applies his learnings from literature to real-world scenarios. He highlights the importance of reading and setting SMART goals to extract the most from each book. He shares intriguing leadership lessons from NFL coaches like Bill Belichick and Dan Campbell, comparing their styles to concepts of authentic leadership.

Nick and Nate play a fun game of draft-style "NFL Comps" where Nick makes comparisons between book and the NFL. You won't want to miss his takes on Mindset, Atomic Habits, Start with Why, and many more.

They close the episode with a simple challenge and a generous offer from Nick to get you started as Book Thinker, and to Rise as a Reader. Learn more about Nick and connect with him using the links below:

• Buy the book Rise of the Reader on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c9dE0ln
• Learn more about Nick: www.nickhutch.com
• Learn more about Book Thinkers: www.bookthinkers.com
• Complete the Episode Challenge by receiving a personalized book recommendation: DM Nick at www.instagram.com/bookthinkers

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