Book Club

“A searing exposé on the whiteness of running, a supposedly egalitarian sport, and a call to reimagine the industry “Runners know that running brings us to ourselves. But for Black people, the simple act of running has never been so simple. It is a declaration of the right to move through the world. If running is claiming public …

March 2023 – Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us Read More »

“What if everything we think we know about how the world works – our ideas of love, education, spirituality, work, happiness, and love – are based on brules (bullsh*t rules) that get passed from generation to generation and are long past their expiration date? This book teaches you to think like some of the greatest …

December 2022 – The Code of the Extraordinary Mind Read More »

Rising Strong by Brene Brown “Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability—the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome—is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life …

June 2022 – Rising Strong Read More »

Tired as F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture by Caroline Dooner “Blending memoir and blistering social observations, the author of The F*ck It Diet looks back at her desperate attempts to heal her hunger, anxiety, and imperfections through extreme diets, cult-y self-help methods, and melodramatic bargains with the universe.  Offering a frank …

April 2022 – Tired as Fuck Read More »

Untamed by Glennon Doyle “This is how you find yourself. There is a voice of longing inside each woman. We strive so mightily to be good: good partners, daughters, mothers, employees, and friends. We hope all this striving will make us feel alive. Instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed. We look …

March 2022 – Untamed Read More »

Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution for Overthinking by Jon Acuff “Overthinking isn’t a personality trait. It’s the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativity, and goals. It’s the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it’s an epidemic. When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his …

February 2022 – Soundtracks: The Suprising Solution for Overthinking Read More »

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth “The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but …

January 2022 – Grit Read More »

The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life by Amby Burfoot “The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life reveals as much about reaching your full potential as it does about sport. Boston Marathon winner Amby Burfoot, one of running’s wisest voices, presents 15 life lessons about passion, courage, materialism, failure, and regeneration, all learned during …

November 2021 – The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life Read More »

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. “After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we …

October 2021 – Mindset Read More »

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho “Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago’s journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, …

September 2021 – The Alchemist Read More »

The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner “In those times when we want to acquire a new skill or face a formidable challenge we hope to overcome, what we need most are patience, focus, and discipline, traits that seem elusive or difficult to maintain. In this enticing and practical book, Thomas Sterner demonstrates how to …

August 2021 – The Practicing Mind Read More »

The Brave Athlete by Lesley Patterson and Simon Marshall “What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don’t want? What if you could feel confident, suffer like a hero, and handle any stress? You can. The Brave Athlete from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson will help you take control of your brain so you can train …

July 2021 – The Brave Athlete Read More »