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My Top 5:

The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho

I love a good story. In “The Alchemist”, Paulo Coelho weaves a captivating tale of a …

“How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication” by Oscar Trimboli

Listen like your life depends on it. I find you can never spend enough time training to be a real…

“Stillness is the Key” by Ryan Holiday

I always enjoy Ryan’s books on modern takes on stoic wisdom. In the frenetic pace of modern…

“SAS – SEA KING DOWN” by Mark Ashton & Col Stuart Tootal

SO great to have interviewed both Authors – genuine humble leaders. “SAS – SEA KING DOWN&#8…

“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, and It’s All Small Stuff” by Richard Carlson

This is one of my favourite audiobooks, and I will often listen to it again and again. The small …

“Spies” by Calder Walton

I really enjoyed this book having worked in the world of EW – Electronic Warfare during my …

The Hard Things About Hard Things, by Ben Horowitz

I struggled to read this without breaks, but there are a number of gems in the book and it is wor…

Roots by Alex Haley

I enjoyed the journey and found it to be a ripping good story of resilience and adversity and fam…

How to be an Adult in Relationships: the 5 Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo

My daughter Harriet got married this weekend. It was such a fabulous special occasion and this is…

Learn How to Lead to Win: 33 Powerful Stories and Leadership Lessons, by Admiral Mike Manazir

Learn how to lead to win by Admiral Mike Manazir A truly inspiring Leader and easy to listen to b…

Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by Eric Greitens

I really enjoyed this book – great wisdom and Stoic Philosophy. The author has led a colour…

‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama

In the world of autobiographies, ‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama stands as a beacon of i…

Outlive – The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr Peter Attia

Dr. Peter Attia’s book “Outlive – The Science and Art of Longevity” provi…

The Speed of Trust by Steven M.R. Covey

“The Speed of Trust” by Stephen M. R. Covey provides a rich source of insights for bu…

The Case for Keto: the truth about low-carb high-fat eating

Low carbohydrate, high fat, ketogenic diet I am fascinated by health, longevity, fitness, nutrie…

Top Gun by Dan Pedersen

In “Top Gun,” Dan Pedersen illustrates the nerve, dedication, and skill required to b…

Brain Energy: Unlocking the Power of Mental Resilience and Cognitive Strength by Christopher Palmer, MD

An excellent book, highlighting the importance of diet on our brain energy and our mental health,…

Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams, by Mark Divine

Top 10 Tips Here are Mark Divine’s top 10 leadership tips for business leaders: Embrace Ex…

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