Five books that rewired my brain…


Howdy Reader!

I know. It’s Friday, and if your week's been anything like mine, the ole’ brain cells are a little bit fried this morning. So….

Here’s the TL;DR version.

  1. Conor and I are doing a show today all about the top books that shaped how we think. You can watch it LIVE here!
  2. It’s really happening! A NEW show all for creators and makers. Katie Fawkes and I will be doing a community-style show called The Maker’s Table, where she crochets, and I wood-carve LIVE, and we chat with friends. Take some time out and join us for some relaxing time together at the end of your work week. Join us today at 1 p.m. Central LIVE!

Now on with your regularly scheduled email broadcast…

Ever read a book that quietly rewires how you think?

Not just “that was good,” but the kind that sticks with you, shaping how you see business, creativity, and life.

This week on Creator News Live, Conor Brown and I are doing something different. No guest. Just the two of us breaking down the five fiction and five non-fiction books that influenced us most.

We’ll cover:

  • Our five fiction and five non-fiction picks (and why they matter)
  • How these books changed our approach to business, creativity, and learning
  • Practical takeaways you can apply right away
  • Your recommendations. Bring your favorites!

Join us LIVE today at 10 AM Central and share the books that shaped you.

See ya there,

-Jeff

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P.S.S. Don’t forget to check out Katie Fawkes and my NEW show, The Maker’s Table!

Jeff Sieh

Jeff is an international speaker and visual marketing consultant. He hosts the Social Media News Live show and podcast and is also the editor for Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast. He is also "Head Beard" at Manly Pinterest Tips.

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