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Read. Reflect. Connect.  Long-time friends and fraternity brothers Adam (“Stehlin”), Adam (“Flez”), Garrett, Matt, Robb, and Thomas decided to record and share their bookclub as a podcast. You can join alongside them as they read, reflect, and connect to become better men.

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Garrett leads the discussion of Principle 7: "Create Shared Meaning" and the Afterward from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. 0:31 - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" - Video Games Principle 7 Discussion - "Create Shared Meaning" 4:50 - Which Shared Meaning pillar is the most robust in your relationship? Explain why. 11:30 - Which Shared Meaning pillar do you want to develop most, and why? 25:28 - Robb previews our next book: Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring the Heart of a Man by Morgan Snyder That wraps up Season 8! We'll take the next month off. When we return, we'll read Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring the Heart of a Man by Morgan Snyder. You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/4Nmxxi9]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next month, read, reflect, and connect.
Stehlin leads the discussion of Principle 6: "Overcome Gridlock"  from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. 2:12 - "The One Thing" - Robb shares his experience going through some of the book's activities this month. 4:18 - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" - Common 90s phrases Principle 6 Discussion - "Overcome Gridlock" 8:10 - What are some dreams or core values that you or your spouse hold that have led to conflict in the past? 25:11 - What are some ways that you've sought to overcome some unsolvable problems in the past? What have you found to be successful? Next week, we'll discuss Principle 7: "Create Shared Meaning" and the Afterward (pgs. 260-284). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Flez leads discussion of chapters 9 and 10, which includes Principle 5: "Solve Your Solvable Problems" from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. 0:36 - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" - Snacks Principle 5 Discussion - "Solve Your Solvable Problems" 4:24 - Share an example of when you did not approach a difficult topic with a soft start up. How did that conversation go? What could you have done differently? 9:50 - Think about your last argument. Did either of you throw out a repair attempt? How did you respond to it? What can you do in the future to better seek and receive repair attempts? 17:21 - Who is the "saver" and the "spender" in your relationship? Has that caused arguments? 31:55 - Why do you think people shy away from talking about porn? Next week, we'll discuss Principle 6: "Overcome Gridlock" (pgs. 236-259). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Stehlin leads discussion of chapters 7 and 8, which includes Principle 4: "Let Your Partner Influence You" from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. (2:04) - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" - Hairstyles Principle 4 Discussion - "Let Your Partner Influence You" (9:15) - What are your thoughts and attitudes towards this chapter regarding "let your partner influence you? (14:30) - Were there any aspects of this chapter, as men, that you disagreed with? (24:10) - What are some perpetual problems that you face in your marriage? What are some of the ways you've coped with them well or poorly? Next week, we'll discuss Principle 5: "Solve Your Solvable Problems" and Chapter 10: "Coping with Typical Solvable Problems" (pgs. 160-235). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Robb leads discussion of Principle 3: "Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away" from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. (1:55) - "The One Thing" (2:30) - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" - Best 90s TV Shows Principle 3 Discussion - "Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away" (8:25) - How have you ever caught yourself thinking hatt taking a vacation is the key to improving your marriage, instead of focusing on everyday connections? Why do we tend to glorify vacation instead of the beauty of everyday life? (18:30) - Guys share recent examples in their relationship where they have not turned toward their partner (31:07) - How do you see stress-reducing conversations play out today with your spouse? Are there any steps in stress reducing that you consistently succeed or fail at? Next week, we'll discuss Principle 4: "Let Your Partner Influence You" and chapter 8: "The Two Kinds of Marital Conflict" (pgs. 115-159). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Thomas leads discussion of "Principle 2: Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration" from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. (0:40) - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" - Cable TV (6:59) - "The One Thing" - Thomas highlights his one takeaway from Principle 2 Principle 2 Discussion - "Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration" (10:00) - How do your own habits either help or hurt nurturing fondness and admiration with your partner? (21:42) - What times make it hard to express fondness and admiration to your partner? Next week, we'll discuss Principle 3: "Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away" (pgs. 87-114). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Flez leads discussion of "Principle 1: Enhance Your Love Maps" from The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. (0:31) - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" - Blockbuster (3:49) - "The One Thing" - Garrett and Brooke discuss their thoughts on last week's episode as it relates to their marriage Principle 1 Discussion - "Enhance Your Love Maps" (9:59) - What is something new that you've learned about your partner recently that's surprised you? How do you make an effort to stay updated on her life? (18:18) - Have you ever realized that you did not know something important about your partner? How did that impact your relationship? (28:32) - What keeps you from staying updated on your partner's world? How do you overcome those challenges? Next week, we'll discuss Principle 2: "Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration" (pgs. 67-86). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Welcome to Season 8! Garrett : The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. (1:06) - "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" (7:00) - "The One Thing" - Stehlin shares why he recommended the book to read for this season (9:28) - Chapter 1 Discussion: What myth about having a happy marriage did you believe in the most? (28:39) - Chapter 2 Discussion: How have you seen Positive Sentiment Override (PSO) and/or Negative Sentiment Override (NSO) impact your marriage? If you've experienced NSO, how did you combat it? (37:29) - Which of the 4 Horsemen do you struggle with the most in your marriage? If willing to share, which stages have you experienced in your own marriage? With both questions, how did you respond in your relationship, and what was the result? Next week, we'll discuss Principle 1: "Enhance Your Love Maps" (pgs. 53-66). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Season 8 begins next week! Garrett and Stehlin preview the Brook Brothers' next book: The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD. Are you married, pursuing marriage, or hope to be married some day? Read, reflect, and connect with the guys as they read "one of the best marriage books." Gottman takes us into his Seattle "Love Lab" where he scientifically researched and analyzed hundreds of couples for what makes love last and marriages prosper. We hope you join alongside us in thejourney to better ourselves and our own marriages! For episode 1, we'll discuss the Introduction through the first 3 chapters: "Inside the Seattle Love Lab: The Truth About Happy Marriages," "What Does Make Marriage Work?", and "How I Predict Divorce" (pgs. 1-52). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. Until next week, read, reflect, and connect.
Stehlin leads our discussion of Part 7 from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. - (3:59) What were your overall thoughts on this section and the book as a whole? - (9:42) Which stage of this survival journey sounds like the hardest part for you? - (13:57) What are situations in your life where you had to exhibit extreme physical or mental resilience? - (28:16) What were your thoughts on Shackleton leading the rescue efforts and seeing the rescue of the entire crew all the way through? That wraps up Season 7! Our next book will be The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, Ph.D. You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/iNV5fHG]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. We're taking next week off, so we'll see you in two weeks! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Stehlin leads our discussion of Part 6 from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. - (1:30) The guys share their general thoughts on Part 6 of the book - (9:44) What component of the voyage sounded most miserable? - (22:20) This story is considered to be one of the greatest expedition survival achievements in history. What were your thoughts when you read that they made it to the island safely? - (27:15) What is your personal greatest achievement? Next week we'll discuss Part 7 (pages 323 - 353). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Robb leads our discussion of Part 5 from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. (2:11) Would you have preferred to be one of the five to go on the 800+ mile voyage or stay behind on the island waiting to be rescued? (10:32) What was the last time you had to get creative with something? What problem were you trying to solve, and how did it work out? (26:49) If you got to pick one meal, what would it be? Next week we'll discuss Part 6 (pages 273 - 321). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Welcome to the 50th episode!! This week Robb leads our discussion of Part 4 from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. (3:08) Have you ever looked forward to something so much only to find it completely different from what you expected? (13:00) Have you ever faced a force working against you so strongly despite your efforts? What was the context of the situation and how did you overcome it? (25:31) When was the last time you found yourself lost? How did you manage to get to where you needed to go? Next week we'll discuss Part 5 (pages 223 - 272). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
This week Flez leads our discussion of Part 3 from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. (4:38) When did you have to let go of something or someone that represented hope or comfort in your life? How did it affect you? How did you move forward? (11:45) How do you balance between staying hopeful and realistic in tough situations? Have you ever had a time when you were blinded by optimism? (15:51) If you were stuck in Shackleton's crew, what's the weirdest or funniest thing you'd do to keep everyone's spirits up, and how do you think the crew would react? (25:02) What rituals or routines have helped you endure a tough or uncertain period of your life? Why do you think these habits make such a big difference when everything else feels out of control? Next week we'll discuss Part 4 (pages 175 - 221). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
This week Garrett leads our discussion of Part 2 from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. * 1:50: In what ways do you feel caught up in life's fast-paced environment and miss out on the pleasures of the ordinary and the mundane? * 12:55: What amenities do you take for granted? In what ways could you grow and develop in self-reliance? * 32:40: What is it about losing faith or hope that is so important to the human psyche? What can the Endurance story teach us in this regard about the everyday moments of our lives at home and at work? Next week we'll discuss Part 3 (pages 123 - 174). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Welcome back to Season 7 of the Books Brothers Podcast! Adam ("Flez") leads our discussion of Part 1 from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. 0:27 - What's the dumbest situation you've ever gotten yourself into, and how did you get out of it? 4:28 - What's a time when you had to step up and lead even if you weren't ready, and how did it go? 15:27 - When life hits you with the unexpected, how do you keep your head in the game? 22:11 - When have you had to make a call between chasing your own goals and doing what's best for someone else? Looking back, do you think you made the right choice? 25:12 - What's the funniest thing you've seen someone do to lighten the mood in a tough situation? We'll take the next week off for Christmas. The following week we'll publish a "Year in Review" episode. We'll then return to the book in 2025 and discuss Part 2 (pages 75 - 121). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Best of Gates of Fire

Best of Gates of Fire

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Listen to some of the highlights of our conversation reading through and discussion Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield. * Book 1: What does "honor" and "legacy" mean to you, and how do these words influence your actions? (0:30 - 12:43) * Book 2: What are your thoughts on the value of brotherhood in the development of a Spartan warrior? How does the brotherhood of Spartan culture compare to today? (12:44 - 33:45) * Book 3: What are you thoughts on Dienekes' leadership style in Spartan culture - is he an exception or does he embody Spartan culture? What are your thoughts on the quote, "Habit will be your champion"? (33:46 - 46:22) * Book 4: What was more honorable, Arete lying to keep the baby alive, or remaining silent and the child being killed? (46:23 - 1:13:47) * Book 5: What is the opposite of fear, and how do you overcome fear? How do you balance the tension between love and duty in your own life? Do you feel the tension between personal desires and responsibilities in your relationships? (1:13:47 - 1:34:24) * Book 6: What are your thoughts on the interaction between Xeones and Diomache? Do you agree with her perception of the world? What examples of leadership stuck out to you in this book? What character traits are the most important in a leader? (1:34:25 - 1:50:32) * Book 7: What do you want to be true of yourself and this group of friends that will be passed down and learned from 2,000 years from now? (1:50:33 - 2:04:41) * Book 8: Which character do you most identify with? Which character do you want to most identify with? The guys share their favorite parts of the book and any final thoughts (2:04:42 - 2:21:38) * Thomas previous our next book, Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage written by Alfred Lansing. (2:21:39 - 2:23:57) That wraps up Season 6! Our next book will be Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Garrett leads our discussion of Book 8: "Thermopylae" from Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of The Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield. * Recap of Book 8 (0:48 - 4:29) * What does it say about Rooster's character arc starting from his repeated denial of being offered to become a Spartan citizen because of his hatred of them to ultimately becoming a Spartan captain? (4:30 - 9:00) * What can we learn from the Spartans and their culture of building resolve around certain values that never crack and dissolve when faced with inevitable pressures in life? (9:01 - 11:43) * Which character do you most identify with? Which character do you want to most identify with? (11:44 - 20:33) * The guys share their favorite parts of the book and any final thoughts (20:34 - 25:11) * Thomas previous our next book, Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage written by Alfred Lansing. (25:12 - 27:31) That wraps up Season 6! Our next book will be Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/3s06H90]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Garrett leads our discussion of Book 7: "Leonidas"  from Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of The Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield. * Stehlin provides a brief recap of the Book Brothers' first annual retreat! Stay tuned for a full recap episode of the retreat (0:38 - 2:55) * Recap of Book 7 (2:56 - 8:54) * What are you called to do in life that your family and friends can help you live out until your death? (8:55 - 19:19) * What do you want to be true of yourself and this group of friends that will be passed down and learned from 2,000 years from now? (19:20 - 26:49) * What's an example of something a country like the United States could accomplish if communities, cities, and states came together in a united cause the same way the Hellas city-states came together? (26:50 - 35:55) Next week we'll discuss Book 8: "Thermopylae" (pages 357 - 384). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/g0btRe9]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
Adam ("Flez") leads our discussion of Book 6: "Dienekes"  from Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of The Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield. * What are your thoughts on the theme of sacrifice in this book? (0:38 - 6:31) * What's an example of something that you have seen the level of effort and sacrifice correlate to success in your life? (6:32 - 10:28) * What are your thoughts on the interaction between Xeones and Diomache? Do you agree with her perception of the world? (10:29 - 20:07) * What examples of leadership stuck out to you in this book? What character traits are the most important in a leader? (20:08 - 25:28) * What were your overall thoughts on this book? (25:29 - 29:32) Next week we'll discuss Book 7: "Leonidas" (pages 315 - 356). You can buy the book on Amazon by clicking here [https://a.co/d/g0btRe9]. You can also borrow it at your local library. Don't have a library card, or unsure where your local library is? Search on Google Maps, or find your local library by clicking here [https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx]. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrotherspodcast [http://www.instagram.com/booksbrotherspodcast] Email us at connect@booksbrotherspodcast.com Please subscribe and give us a review! We would really appreciate it. See you next week! Until then - read, reflect, and connect.
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