It feels like a lifetime ago that I first came across Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on Grit: The Power of Perseverance. The topic of what it takes to succeed and overcome adversity is one that I’ve invested a lot of time in understanding over the years. Both her TED Talk and subsequently reading her book by the same name expanded on the theory behind how we develop and harness grit in pursuit of long-term goals.

I found myself a little torn when it came to reviewing Masters of Uncertainty by Rich Diviney. On the one hand, it provides solid advice and guidance on navigating uncertainty, stress and high-pressure situations. On the other, the style didn't quite resonate with me.

I remember early in my management career being handed a copy of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. At the time, I found it incredibly relatable and have gone on to recommend it to many colleagues and friends over the years.

To my knowledge though, The 6 Types of Working Genius is the first Patrick Lencioni book I’ve picked up since.

Rarely do I find myself won over by the audiobook previews Audible plays after finishing a title, but I have to admit the preview for Rebel Ideas did exactly that. At a time when I'm regularly searching for something new to read, it was enough to spark my curiosity and I'm glad it did.

Inside the Box appeared on my radar recently as David Epstein has been making the rounds on the podcast circuit to coincide with the release. Having read and enjoyed a couple of his previous books, I thought I'd give this one a go too.

Runnin’ Down a Dream by Bill Gurley is one of those books I find myself slightly torn on, although I think that comes down more to my own preferences than any shortcomings of the book itself.

The core message of the book is about finding work you genuinely love and the success that can come from building a career around it.

I was slightly surprised when listening to a recent The Tim Ferriss Show episode featuring Jim Collins to hear about his new book What to Make of a Life. My association with Collins has always been through books like Good to Great and Great by Choice, which are firmly rooted in the world of business.

Talking Billions continues to be a strong source of new book recommendations based on recent interviewees. This time it led me to Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman.

Periodically I re read Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, yet until recently I’d never ventured into any of his other books. I’m not entirely sure why, given the value I seem to take from Man’s Search every time I revisit it. Regardless, I’m glad I broke the pattern when I picked up Embracing Hope during a recent visit to the local bookstore.

As any avid reader will know, there are periods where it becomes surprisingly difficult to find something new worth reading.

I’d been in one of those stretches recently when I came across an interview with Vitaliy Katsenelson on the Excess Returns podcast.

Generally, if I come across a book highlighted on the Richer, Wiser, Happier podcast, I can be reasonably confident I’m going to enjoy it. That was certainly the case when I picked up Brad Stulberg’s latest book after hearing him on RWH.

I first read Extreme Ownership not long after its release just over a decade ago. I can’t recall exactly how I came across Jocko Willink for the first time, though I strongly suspect it was through a guest appearance on a podcast.

I recently listened to The Joys of Compounding: The Passionate Pursuit of Lifelong Learning by Gautam Baid following the audiobook release mid last year. It’s a wonderful book that I can’t recommend highly enough, both to investors and generalists alike.

Whenever I head into town, I tend to drop into the local Waterstones and pick up a book without necessarily having one in mind. The Art of Winning by Dan Carter was one I picked up on a such a visit and what a find it turned out to be.

This is one of the few instances where I’m reviewing both a book and its accompanying podcast in the same post, however in the case of Richer, Wiser, Happier by William Green, it feels only natural. The two complement each other so perfectly that separating them seems inappropriate.