Shelf Improvement Book Club

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  Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone | Key Person of Influence Part 2 11.09.2026 44min

  Hey Shelf Improver! 💙 Do people actually know what you do... or are you giving them so much information that they're left completely confused? 👀 This week we're continuing our dive into Daniel Priestley's Key Person of Influence, and it's certainly got our brains whirring! We explore the five things Daniel believes you need to become a Key Person of Influence, before getting stuck into the first one: your PITCH. And this sparked a very honest conversation for both of us. What happens when you have multiple businesses, passions and interests? Do you really have to niche down? How do you talk about everything you've achieved without simply listing job titles? And are you actually communicating the difference you make to people... or just telling them what you do? We talk about building a reputation, being known for something, finding the thing that genuinely lights you up, creating a message people remember and why being liked by everyone might actually be a sign that you're playing it too safe. We also turn the lens on ourselves, looking at our own businesses, careers and pitches and realising there are definitely a few things we need to change! 😬 One of our favourite lessons from this week's discussion? Clarity creates opportunity. If people don't clearly understand who you are, what you stand for and how you can help them, how can they know when you're the person they need? Whether you're building a business, developing a personal brand, changing careers or wondering why you're not getting the opportunities you want, this episode might make you completely rethink how you introduce yourself. Grab a cuppa and join the conversation. ☕💙 Next week we're continuing through the Key Person of Influence method, looking at publishing content, products, profile and partnerships. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Ways you can support our show: If you have found value, enjoy our show and would like to support us please like, share and rate our podcast with your friends and family (its free :)) You can also if you would like to support us even further you can support us by buying us a coffee via Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/shelfimprovementbookclubpodcast 📱 Join here to be on our email list for updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Book 48 - Key Person Of Influence By Daniel Priestly 04.09.2026 29min

  Hey Shelf Improver! 💙 New month, new book! 📚 This September we're diving into Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley, and this one has already got us looking at our own careers and businesses VERY differently. Do you really need to work harder, gain more qualifications and have years of experience to become successful? Or is it more about becoming known for something? In this first episode, we explore why being great at what you do isn't always enough, the power of finding your niche (or even your micro-niche!), why passion and authenticity matter, and how your own experiences might already hold the clues to what you should be known for. We also put some of Daniel's exercises into practice and look back over our own careers to spot the themes that have followed us throughout our working lives. And there were definitely a few lightbulb moments! 💡 Whether you run a business, are building a personal brand, want to change direction or simply feel like you're working far too hard without getting the recognition you deserve, there's plenty to take away from this one. Grab a cuppa and join the conversation. ☕💙 And next week, we'll be getting further into the nitty-gritty of becoming a Key Person of Influence. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Ways you can support our show: If you have found value, enjoy our show and would like to support us please like, share and rate our podcast with your friends and family (its free :)) You can also if you would like to support us even further you can support us by buying us a coffee via Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/shelfimprovementbookclubpodcast 📱 Join here to be on our email list for updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  The Courage To Be Disliked Final Chapters Discussed 28.08.2026 55min

  Hey Shelf Improver! Another month, another book finished! 📚💙 This week we're wrapping up The Courage to Be Disliked with the Fifth Night and our biggest takeaways from the book as a whole. And what a book it's been! There were ideas we loved, ideas that really made us think... and a few that had us wanting to argue back at the audiobook. 😂 We explore what it really means to live in the here and now, happiness, purpose, letting go of other people's expectations and why your past doesn't have to decide who you become next. So, did The Courage to Be Disliked actually give us the courage to be disliked? 👀 PLUS... we're revealing September's book! 🥳 Next month we're diving into Daniel Priestley's Key Person of Influence, exploring how to become more influential and recognised in your industry and turn what you know into greater opportunities. New month. New book. New conversations. 💛💙 🎧 Grab a cuppa, pop your headphones in and join us for another very real Shelf Improvement conversation. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Ways you can support our show: If you have found value, enjoy our show and would like to support us please like, share and rate our podcast with your friends and family (its free :)) You can also if you would like to support us even further you can support us by buying us a coffee via Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/shelfimprovementbookclubpodcast 📱 Join here to be on our email list for updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  🎙️ The Courage to Be Disliked: Whose Life Are You Actually Living? | Nights 3 & 4 21.08.2026 1h 15min

  Hey Shelf Improver! How much of your life is shaped by what YOU want… and how much is shaped by what other people might think? 👀 This week we dive into Nights 3 & 4 of The Courage to Be Disliked, and these chapters definitely got us talking! We explore the idea of separating tasks: knowing what's actually your responsibility and what belongs to somebody else. From parenting and relationships to work, friendships and even making your husband's lunch 😂, we ask whether stepping back from other people's choices could actually give us more freedom. Then we get into the BIG one: the courage to let people dislike you. Not deliberately upsetting people, but letting go of the need for praise, approval and recognition so you can stop shrinking yourself to fit other people's expectations. Night 4 takes us even further into community, connection, contribution and purpose, and why being part of something bigger than ourselves might matter more than being recognised for what we do. As always, we don't agree with everything in the book, and there are definitely a few moments where we question whether the philosopher is contradicting himself! 🤯 So ask yourself… Whose life are you actually living? 🎧 Grab a cuppa, pop your headphones in and join us for another very real Shelf Improvement conversation. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Ways you can support our show: If you have found value, enjoy our show and would like to support us please like, share and rate our podcast with your friends and family (its free :)) You can also if you would like to support us even further you can support us by buying us a coffee via Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/shelfimprovementbookclubpodcast 📱 Join here to be on our email list for updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  The Courage To Be Disliked Second Night 14.08.2026 35min

  Hey Shelf Improver! This week on The Shelf Improvement Podcast, we're back with Night Two of The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga... and this conversation hit home. 💭 How much of your stress comes from comparing yourself to everyone else? Are you chasing someone else's timeline? Seeking approval? Waiting until you're "ready" before taking action? We explore why comparison steals confidence, how the stories we tell ourselves become our reality, and why so many of us unknowingly create barriers that keep us exactly where we are. From property investing and business to friendships, parenting, social media and everyday life, this episode is packed with honest conversations, personal experiences and thought-provoking questions that might just change the way you see yourself... and everyone around you. ✨ Maybe the only person you were ever meant to compete with was yesterday's version of you. Come and join the conversation. We think this one will stay with you. 💙📚 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Book 47 - The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga 07.08.2026 29min

  Hey Shelf Improver! New month, new book... and this one has already sparked one of our biggest debates yet! 🔥 This week we're diving into Night One of The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga, where a philosopher and a young man begin a five-night conversation that challenges almost everything we think we know about happiness, trauma, confidence and personal change. Can your past really define your future? Do we choose our behaviours more than we realise? And how much of the story you tell yourself is actually keeping you stuck? We don't agree with everything in this week's chapters, and that's exactly what makes this discussion so fascinating. Join us as we unpack Adlerian psychology, courage, identity, limiting beliefs and why the life you want might begin with questioning the story you've been living. 🎙️ If you've ever wondered whether change is really possible, this episode is for you. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Can't Hurt Me (Finale): Discipline, Failure & Finding Your Own Path 24.07.2026 37min

  Hey Shelf Improver! Well, that's another incredible book finished! 📚 This week we're wrapping up Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, diving into the final chapters and reflecting on everything we've learned throughout the month. We explore Goggins' powerful message around discipline, resilience and pushing beyond your limits... but we also ask some honest questions along the way. 💭 Is relentless discipline always the answer? 💭 Can ambition go too far? 💭 Where do we draw the line between growth and burnout? In this final episode we discuss: ✨ Why failure can become one of your greatest teachers ✨ The importance of taking ownership of your life ✨ Self-belief versus self-punishment ✨ Finding balance whilst still challenging yourself ✨ What "What if?" really means for your future ✨ The lessons we're taking away... and the ones we'll be leaving behind As always, we don't just review the book. We share how these ideas relate to our own lives, businesses, relationships and personal growth, giving our honest thoughts on what resonated most with us. Whether David Goggins inspired you, challenged you, or left you questioning everything, this episode brings together our biggest takeaways from an unforgettable book. 📚 Next Month's Book Club Pick Next month we're diving into one of the most recommended mindset books of recent years... 📖 The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga What if true freedom isn't about getting everyone to like you? Inspired by Adlerian psychology, this book explores confidence, boundaries, people-pleasing, happiness and why so much of our stress comes from worrying about what others think. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, saying "no", comparing yourself to others or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness... this is a book you won't want to miss. Grab a copy (or listen on Audible) and join us next month as we work through it together, one chapter at a time. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Cant Hurt Me - Pt 3 - How Far Should You Push Yourself? 17.07.2026 54min

  Hey Shelf Improver! Is pushing yourself always the answer... or can determination become an obsession? This week we're diving into Chapters 7-9 of Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, exploring his famous 40% Rule, the power of mindset, and what it really means to become "uncommon amongst the uncommon." But as always, we don't just summarise the book... We ask the bigger questions. 💭 Is there a point where ambition costs too much? 💭 Can success become your new comfort zone? 💭 Is balance just an excuse... or is it actually the secret to long-term success? Along the way we chat about: The Cookie Jar mindset and pushing beyond what you think you're capable of Why talent isn't the deciding factor, but consistency might be The importance of celebrating your wins instead of always chasing the next goal Accountability coaches... do we really need them? Time blocking, building better habits and finding time for what matters Why we've started questioning hustle culture and what balance now looks like for us We also compare Goggins' philosophy with ideas from books like Atomic Habits, Beyond Wanting and The Let Them Theory, sharing where we agree... and where we respectfully disagree. 🎬 Film recommendation: If you enjoy this discussion, Holly's recommendation is War Machine starring Alan Ritchson, which captures many of the leadership, resilience and military themes we talk about in this episode. Whether you're training for a marathon, building a business, or simply trying to become a little better than yesterday, this conversation will leave you thinking long after the episode ends. 🎧 Listen now and let us know... Is David Goggins inspiring... or just a little too extreme? 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Cant Hurt Me - Pt 2 - How Do You Keep Going When You Want to Quit? 10.07.2026 51min

  Hey Shelf Improver! There comes a point in every challenge where giving up feels easier than carrying on... This week we're diving into the next chapters of Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, exploring resilience, discipline, the famous "Cookie Jar" method, and what it really takes to keep going when your mind is telling you to stop. But this isn't just a conversation about ultra-endurance. We share our own honest experiences with ADHD, fitness, business, weight loss, difficult clients, confidence, procrastination, and the small mindset shifts that have helped us push through life's challenges. Whether you're trying to build healthier habits, grow a business, overcome fear, or simply stay consistent with your goals, this episode is packed with relatable stories and practical takeaways you can start using today. Because sometimes the biggest battle isn't against the world... It's the conversation happening inside your own head. 🎧 Join us as we unpack Chapters 4-6 of Can't Hurt Me and discover how resilience is built one choice at a time. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Book 46 - Cant Hurt Me By David Goggins - We Thought This Was a Fitness Book... We Were Wrong 03.07.2026 1h 11min

  Hey Shelf Improver! New Month New Book!  This week we begin one of the most recommended books we've ever covered... Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. These first 3 opening chapters are raw, emotional and, at times, difficult to hear. We explore David's traumatic childhood, the power of taking accountability, why our past doesn't have to define our future, and how facing uncomfortable truths can become the first step towards real growth. Along the way, we share our own experiences with therapy, self-sabotage, visibility, confidence, journaling and learning to look ourselves honestly in the mirror. This isn't just a conversation about David Goggins' story. It's about the stories we all tell ourselves... and how we can begin to change them. If you've ever felt stuck, held back by your past, or wondered what you're truly capable of, this episode is one you won't want to miss. 💙📚 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Beyond Wanting - Final Chapters - Let Go. Trust More. Take Aligned Action 26.06.2026 1h 4min

  Hey Shelf Improver! We've reached the final episode of Beyond Wanting by Matt Cooke, and what a journey it's been. This week we're exploring the final four chapters: ✨ Affirmations ✨ Let Go ✨ Signs ✨ Aligned Action Together we reflect on the practical exercises Matt has encouraged us to try throughout the month, discuss the biggest lessons we've taken away, and explore how manifestation isn't just about wishing for a different life, but becoming the person who's ready to receive it. If you've been following along with us this month, this episode brings everything together. And if you're just joining us, it's a wonderful place to discover whether this book deserves a place on your reading list. 📚 Next month we're diving into one of the most powerful mindset books ever written... Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. From overcoming childhood trauma and self-doubt to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-endurance athlete and one of the toughest people on the planet, David Goggins challenges everything we think we know about our limits. If you've ever felt held back by fear, excuses or the voice in your head saying "I can't," this book is about proving that you're capable of far more than you realise. Join us throughout July as we tackle Can't Hurt Me together, one chapter at a time. 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Beyond Wanting - Part 3 - Feel It Till You Make It 19.06.2026 59min

  Hey Shelf Improver! Can gratitude really change your future? Can journaling reveal answers you didn't know were already inside you? And what happens when you stop trying to force life and start feeling the life you want before it arrives? This week on Shelf Improvement, we continue our journey through Beyond Wanting by Matt Cooke as we explore and discuss: ✨ Chapter 7: Feel It Till You Make It ✨ Chapter 8: Journalling ✨ Chapter 9: Gratitude From vision boards and manifestation to breakthroughs in self-trust, journaling, energy shifts and gratitude practices, this episode dives into the habits that could completely transform how you think, feel and create your future. Whether you're a believer, a sceptic, or simply curious, this conversation may leave you looking at your goals in a very different way. 📚 Plus, next week we'll be wrapping up Beyond Wanting with the final chapters and sharing our biggest takeaways from the entire book. 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  From Vision Boards to Breakthroughs: Are You Holding Yourself Back? 12.06.2026 1h

  Hey Shelf Improver! This week on Shelf Improvement, Anna and I dive into Chapters 4-6 of Beyond Wanting by Matt Cooke, exploring Vision, Belief, and Rehearsal. We discuss why so many of us know exactly what we don't want, but struggle to get crystal clear on what we do want. We share our own breakthroughs around self-belief, imposter syndrome, celebrating success, and the surprising power of vision boards, meditation, and rewiring old subconscious patterns. Plus, we reveal how some of the exercises from the book have already started creating real shifts in our lives, from property and business wins to mindset breakthroughs we didn't see coming. 🌟 If you've ever felt stuck, played small, or wondered whether your beliefs are quietly shaping your results, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 📚💙 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Book 45 - Beyond Wanting - by Matt Cooke 05.06.2026 48min

  Hey Shelf Improver! New Month New Book! This week on the Shelf Improvement Podcast, we're diving into the first three chapters of Beyond Wanting by Matt Cooke and already this book has us questioning everything we thought we knew about manifesting. Is wanting actually keeping us stuck? Are we constantly searching outside ourselves for answers that are already within us? And how much do our thoughts, beliefs, and daily self-talk shape the reality we're creating? We explore the foundations of manifesting, the shift from wanting to being, and why self-observation could be the missing piece. Plus, we're taking on Matt's practical challenges ourselves and sharing what happens when we put the theory into action. If you've ever felt like you're working hard but still searching for "the next thing", this episode might just give you a completely different perspective. ✨📚 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  The Art of Spending Money: Final Thoughts, Big Dreams & Finding Balance 29.05.2026 43min

  Hey Shelf Improver! This week we're wrapping up our May book club read, The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel… and honestly? This final discussion turned into a much deeper conversation than we expected. We chat about dream homes, ambition, burnout, wealth, happiness, freedom, comparison, and that constant feeling of wondering whether we should keep chasing "more"… or learn to appreciate what we already have. From hot tubs and property investing to quiet wealth, flashy lifestyles and finding balance, this episode really made us stop and question what success actually means to us personally. There were definitely moments where this book challenged us, frustrated us, and made us reflect on how much our mindset around money has changed over the years. If you've ever wondered: ✨ Will the next level actually make me happier? ✨ Am I building freedom… or just creating another treadmill? ✨ What does "wealth" even mean anymore? …then this episode will definitely get you thinking. Andddd… we're so excited to announce our June book 📚 We'll be reading Beyond Wanting by Matt Cooke, which you can grab on Audible now. It's all about manifestation, mindset, and moving beyond simply wanting things… into actually creating them. See you next week/month 💛 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below) trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  The Art Of Spending Money - Part 4 - Success Behind Closed Doors 🔑 22.05.2026 31min

  Hey Shelf Improver! This week on the Shelf Improvement Podcast, We dive into Chapters 13–17 of The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel, exploring quiet compounding, identity, money, purpose, and the hidden emotional side of success. From property portfolios built slowly behind closed doors, to why we tie our self-worth to our jobs, businesses, and even motherhood… this episode gets surprisingly deep. We chat about building wealth the slow way, creating freedom for future generations, firing nightmare clients, trying new things, and why the best investments in life don't always make sense on a spreadsheet. A thoughtful, honest conversation about success, identity, and what really matters when nobody's watching. ✨ 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below) trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  The Art Of Spending Money - Part 3 - Are You Spending for You… or Everyone Else? 15.05.2026 1h 2min

  Hey Shelf Improvers! Are You Spending for You… or Everyone Else? This week on the Shelf Improvement Podcast, we continue The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel, covering Chapters 8–12. In this episode, we dive into the difference between spending for status and spending for real value. From designer bags and dream holidays to jealousy, social pressure, money beliefs and the freedom to choose your own path, this one opens up so many juicy conversations. We explore whether we're buying things because they genuinely make us happy… or because we want to be seen a certain way. We also talk about risk, regret, cultural attitudes towards money, and why true wealth might not be flashy at all. Because maybe the art of spending money is really about knowing what matters to you. 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below) trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  The Art Of Spending Money - Part 2 - Rich, Wealthy… or Just Chasing More? 08.05.2026 30min

  Hey Shelf Improvers! This week on the Shelf Improvement Podcast, we continue exploring The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel… and the conversations get deeper. From status symbols and dream cars to happiness, relationships and the pressure to "look successful," we unpack the hidden emotional cost of constantly chasing more. We discuss: 💭 Why people envy the result… but never see the sacrifice behind it 🚗 The reality behind "dream" purchases and status symbols 🏡 Whether bigger houses and bigger lifestyles actually bring more happiness 💸 The difference between being rich and being truly wealthy ✨ And why the little things in life often bring more joy than luxury ever can This episode is full of honest reflections, mindset shifts and powerful reminders that money may give us more choices… but it doesn't solve everything. Because maybe the real flex isn't impressing everyone else… maybe it's building a life that genuinely feels good to you. 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below) trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  Book 44 - The Art Of Spending Money By Morgan Housel 01.05.2026 31min

  Hey Shelf Improvers! Is Spending Money an Art… or Are We All Just Chasing Happiness? New month, new book! This month on the Shelf Improvement Podcast, we're diving into The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel. And it's not quite the book we expected. Rather than simply talking about how to spend less or make more, this episode opens up a much bigger conversation around wealth, happiness, status, gratitude and what we're really chasing. From flashy cars and dream homes to holidays, identity, dopamine hits and the little things that genuinely make life feel rich, we explore how our life experiences shape the way we spend money… and why nobody's version of "enough" looks exactly the same. It's a thoughtful, honest and relatable start to the book, asking one big question: Are we spending money to look successful… or to build a life that actually feels good? 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
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  E Squared - Final Experiments 24.04.2026 57min

  Hey Shelf Improvers! What if the more you look for the good… the more it finds you? In this final episode of E-Squared by Pam Grout, we explore Experiments 7–9… and bring everything we've learned full circle. From thinking positively about food and its impact on our bodies, to sending a thought to someone and seeing if it returns, we dive into the idea that we are all connected through energy, frequency and awareness. You know those moments… when you think of someone and they call, or you catch someone looking right back at you… coincidence, or something more? And finally, we focus on something beautifully simple… noticing the good. Actively recognising what's going right, what's showing up, and what might already be unfolding for us when we choose to stay open. This episode is a reflection on the journey through the experiments, how it's shifted our perspective, and how choosing positivity, intention and curiosity might just change what we experience day to day. Because sometimes… what's meant for you is already on its way. You just have to ask. in it I mention a youtube interview and its this one here: with Simon Mills on Diary of a CEO https://youtu.be/5Jk5XCLAr6w?si=f7BVGoS9pGnDPsAT Next month on the Shelf Improvement Podcast, we're diving into The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel. This isn't about budgets, spreadsheets or cutting back… it's about understanding the psychology behind how we spend, and why money doesn't always bring the happiness we expect it to. We'll be exploring how to use money in a way that actually adds value to your life, aligns with what truly matters to you, and helps you build a life that feels rich… not just looks it. If you've ever wondered why some purchases feel amazing and others fall flat, or how to feel more intentional and fulfilled with your money, this one's for you. Join us next week as we start unpacking a whole new way of thinking about money… and what it's really for. 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X