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Playing BooksThe Resume That Gets Interviews - Knock ’em Dead Resumes: A Killer Resume Gets MORE Job Interviews by Martin Yate, CPC.Hello, bookish, literature advocates.Thank you for tuning in to the Playing Books Podcast.Have you been applying for jobs, but never get interviews? Highly likely, it is your resume. Your resume isn’t knocking out the Applicant Tracking Systems, let alone getting into the hands of recruiters.Your resume gets one shot, and usually less than 10 seconds.In this episode of Playing Books, we break down Martin Yate, CPC’s Knock ’em Dead Resumes: A Killer Resume Gets MORE Job Interviews, one of the most practical and trusted guides for modern...
2026-01-2838 minPlaying BooksThe Idea of America. A Hard Look with Darren Walker.What is your idea of America? Could you share in the comments, please? Is the American Dream a promise, a myth, or a work-in-progress? In a moment of deep polarization, it’s easy to think we share nothing in common. But what if the key to our future lies in reckoning with our shared past and our shared values? Remember, it is the United States of America. There are many values that knit us together.In this compelling and deeply human episode of the Playing Books podcast, we discuss Darren Walker’s "The Idea of America...
2026-01-2735 minPlaying BooksThe 4th Habit to the 7th Habit of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.Hello, principled people.Thank you for tuning in to this practical episode of the Playing Books podcast.In this episode, we conclude our discussion of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, a timeless guide to principle-centered living and lasting effectiveness.Covey’s message is simple but powerful: real success comes from character, values, and intentional action. While the first three habits focus on self-mastery, Habits 4 through 7 move us into effective relationships and long-term growth.Habit 4: Think Win-Win teaches us to seek mutual benefit rather than competition.Ha...
2026-01-2330 minPlaying BooksHabits 1 to 3 of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast. Today, we’re diving into the timeless wisdom of this book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. This episode is designed for listeners who want to transform their lives through practical, actionable habits.Stephen R. Covey’s work is a cornerstone in personal development and leadership. Unlike quick-fix advice, this book focuses on building character and mastering fundamental principles that lead to lasting effectiveness. It shifts the focus from personality traits to deep, character-based growth, guiding us from dependence to independence and ultimately to interdependence—the highest level...
2026-01-2331 minPlaying BooksThe Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.Hello, history enthusiasts.We welcome you to the Playing Books Podcast. Thank you for tuning in to this special episode. This episode is not about increasing the divide between Black and White and other races. Do you remember that high school girl who wrote Dr. King thus: "Dear Dr. King: I am a ninth-grade student at the White Plains High School." She said,"While it should not matter, l would like to mention that I am a white girl. I read in the paper of your misfortune and of your suffering. And I read that...
2026-01-2229 minPlaying BooksJohn F. Kennedy’s Masterclass on Courage - Building an Indomitable American Spirit, Integrity, and Living by Sound Principles.Hi, history enthusiasts. Welcome to a history episode of the Playing Books Podcast. This episode is one you cannot skip. It might be the most powerful discussion we’ve ever brought to the Playing Books community.If you’ve ever questioned your own bravery, felt pressured to conform, or wondered how to stand firm when everything around you pushes back, this conversation is your turning point.This is the most inspiring, perspective-shifting breakdown of John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage you’ll hear anywhere. It gives you a clear path to underst...
2026-01-1540 minPlaying BooksThe Guinness World Records 2025 - The Boggling Capacity of the Human Mind and Sustained Focus.Hello, record-breakers. Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast. This episode explores the remarkable capacity of the human mind and the importance of maintaining sustained focus.This episode is pure joy, pure wonder, and pure “I can’t believe that’s real.” Though you can achieve any feat at time in life, it is still far apt to take risks and pursue difficult ambitions while you are young.If you’ve ever needed a reminder that the world is far stranger, funnier, more inspiring, and more creative than we give it credit for, this episode is your invit...
2026-01-1437 minPlaying BooksWhy Good Things Happen to Good People.Hello, generous listeners.Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast. We wish you good health and longevity, free from sickness, disease, and any kind of distress. This episode shows you how to lead such a life where you are, right now.This episode is the kind of conversation that stays with you long after you hit pause. Have you heard of the Helper’s High?If you’ve ever wondered whether kindness really matters… whether generosity actually changes your life… whether doing good for others can genuinely make you healthier, happier, and more fulfilled, this epi...
2026-01-1346 minPlaying BooksFirst Lady Michelle Obama's Mastery: The Look - First Impressions, Dressing Well, Real Confidence, and More.Hello, great friends.We welcome you to the Playing Books Podcast. We turn bestselling books into short, interesting audio for you to listen to and learn on the go.This episode is a conversation about First Lady Michelle Obama’s book, The Look. There are many quotes about dressing well, such as Bianca Frazier’s ‘Dress how you want to be addressed.’ What we look like reveals key information about us.First Lady Michelle’s The Look is a revealing, sincere, and deeply personal exploration of fashion, self-expression, and the stories we tell the world...
2026-01-1238 minPlaying BooksStephen Hawking Unveils the Universe in Ways the Curious Can Understand. It's The Universe in a Nutshell.Hello, literary friends.Welcome to a new episode of the Playing Books Podcast, where you listen to bestselling books and learn on the go.Have you been curious about the universe? You would enjoy this episode.In this episode, we discuss Stephen Hawking’s The Universe in a Nutshell — a book that somehow makes the strangest, most mind‑bending ideas in physics feel surprisingly human, visual, and even fun. Hawking doesn’t just explain the universe; he invites you to experience it, to stretch your imagination, and to see your everyday world through a wider...
2026-01-1142 minPlaying BooksNever Lie - Everyone Lies & No One Appears to Be Who They Are.Welcome back to the Playing Books Podcast, where stories aren’t just read — they’re experienced, questioned, and applied to real life. Do you lie? Do you successfully spot lies and liars? This episode is about lies. Hope it challenges you to NEVER LIE again.Today’s episode discusses the twist‑packed psychological thriller, Freida McFadden’s Never Lie, a book that grips you from page one and refuses to let go.This episode will convince you even more that everyone lies. It unpacks the tension, the secrets, the unreliable truths, and the psychological...
2026-01-1038 minPlaying BooksThe Rules of Work: Your Job Should Be a Breeze. Get to Know the Rules for What You Do and How You Do It.Hello, friends, and happy New Year.Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast. We thank you for your goodwill, attention, follow, comments, and feedback. We will continue to create engaging, thought-provoking episodes based on best-selling books that are both interesting and eye-opening.This new episode is about work. Securing a job is challenging in this era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and massive layoffs worldwide.This means that both maintaining a job and enjoying it are extra challenging and nearly impossible, as well as being promoted and earning more on the job. This episode addresses...
2026-01-0244 minPlaying BooksHow to Get a Job: Who's Hiring Who - Resume, Cover Letter, Interview, and More.Hello, booklovers and lifelong readers.You have searched for jobs and attempted to change career the wrong way enough.In this episode, you are going to get some practical, tested, and valuable knowledge about getting a job. Layoffs affect every professional and industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is only becoming formidable and the next professional. This is why the proper know-how of getting hired is key.Getting hired starts with persistent hope and a strong belief that you have the personality, skills, education, experience, and team spirit that are unique and valuable to many...
2025-12-1836 minPlaying BooksThe Power of Writing It Down: Neglected, Forgotten, Irrelevant because of AI.Hello, friends.Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast. This episode is practical and applicable, yet enjoyable. You will learn, relearn, or reinforce a pivotal habit that many great people credit to their accomplishments. Lee Iacocca recalls the importance of this habit in living with integrity with oneself and others. Iacocca was an executive at Ford and later President and CEO of Chrysler. He writes about how Robert McNamara challenges him to always write down what he wants to accomplish or pursue. It should be specific and dated. This episode is about the underrated art of w...
2025-12-1638 minPlaying BooksKamala Harris and The 107 Days to The 2024 Election Day.Hello, curious friends.Thank you for your time and for tuning in to this revealing episode. It’s Kamala Harris’s 107 Days. It is now a historical fact. Kamala is the first female U.S. Vice President.The U.S. is often seen as a shining example of democracy, but in reality, many challenges, contradictions, and unfair treatment of women and minorities coexist with this supposed fairness, openness, equality, and justice. Many people face immense difficulties in U.S. politics. Serving in the U.S. Congress isn’t bread and butter; it is tough, cutthroat, compet...
2025-11-2638 minPlaying BooksYou’re Not a Weakling. Learn the Right Ways to Discover the Strengths You Already Have.In today’s episode, we will discuss how to discover your strengths. You have likely felt unhappy, stuck, frustrated, unappreciated, and unfulfilled, and these feelings may persist until you find a functional way to find your strengths or live like you’re a big weakling.Those tons of questions were not indicative that something was wrong with you. You just knew there was something more grand, impactful, and memorable about you and your talents. You are about to get rewarded for not giving up and settling for a mediocre life, but that burning desire was there to urge...
2025-11-2542 minPlaying BooksUnreasonable Hospitality: It’s what turned Eleven Madison Park into the #1 Best Restaurant in the World.Hello, lifelong learners and booklovers. Do you budget for hospitality? Is generosity that important to you? That sounds unreasonable, right?We are absolutely thrilled to have you tune in to another game-changing episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books podcast.Today, we explore a book that doesn’t just change how you do business; it changes how you treat people. We are discussing the transformative surprises of “Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect” by Will Guidara.Will Guidara took Eleven Madison Park from a struggling, middling brasserie...
2025-11-2342 minPlaying BooksForgotten Civilizations & Enduring Mysteries: Ethiopians & Ethiopia Only Continue to Puzzle.Hello, curious bookworms. Welcome to another eye-opening episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books Podcast🎙️. History! History! History! This is a fascinating piece on history. Formative, interesting history at that. You are about to discover the origins of civilization, core creativity, language, culture, prescience, science, art, and music in one of the world’s oldest places, Ethiopia, East Africa. Whatever assumptions you hold dear about the past, this episode will challenge and even shake them off with accurate knowledge and first-hand accounts.Ethiopia is one of the places on Earth with numerous traces and evidence of a complex...
2025-11-1540 minPlaying BooksHealthspan Secrets for a Better, Longer, Meaningful Lifespan.Hello bookworms and history buffs. Welcome to another practical episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books Podcast🎙️. We discuss living long and enjoying it right now based on “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia, MD, and Bill Gifford. Longevity with hearing difficulty, arthritis, long or short-sightedness, loneliness, loss of memory, and being on medication is the norm in many societies. Why is that? We attempt to answer it in this episode as well. Since nothing happens suddenly, leading a sickly life later is largely because of the failure to decide and choose the type of old age tha...
2025-11-1444 minPlaying BooksThe Modern Man's Essential Manners: Feel Great, Effortlessly Win Love, Command Respect, and Stand OutHello bookworms and history buffs. Welcome to another thrilling episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books Podcast🎙️. Today’s episode dives into a modern gentleman’s guide for mastering life’s unspoken rules — “Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why” by Peter Post. Whether you’re stepping into a boardroom, a first date, or your best friend’s wedding, this episode helps you handle every moment with confidence, class, and character.In this insightful and practical listen, we unpack timeless etiquette for modern men — from introductions and dressing right to handling digital communica...
2025-11-0742 minPlaying BooksDavid vs Goliath - Why the Small and Smart Win.Hello bookworms and history buffs. Welcome to another thrilling episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books Podcast🎙️. Where we bring the world’s most transformative books straight to your ears — made for busy thinkers, dreamers, and doers who love to listen and learn on the go.Today, we dive into Malcolm Gladwell’s groundbreaking masterpiece, David and Goliath, a book that redefines what it means to face impossible odds. Have you ever wondered why the underdog sometimes wins? Gladwell flips the classic Bible story on its head and uncovers how weakness can become strength, and disadvantage can turn into destiny...
2025-11-0639 minPlaying BooksAnna Louise Strong's 3 Interviews with Chairman Mao Zedong.Hello bookworms and history buffs. Get ready to learn more on the go. The Playing Books podcast is back, and we're bringing you an episode that's going to blow your mind.In this episode, we're discussing "Anna Louise Strong: Three Interviews with Chairman Mao Zedong." Prepare to be captivated as we dissect the groundbreaking conversations between the American journalist Anna Louise Strong and the enigmatic leader of Communist China, Chairman Mao Zedong.This isn't just a history lesson; it's a thrilling journey into the heart of power, ideology, and the clash of cultures....
2025-11-0539 minPlaying BooksTested Patriotism: Eric Trump on Under Siege and the Fierce Fight to Save the United States.Hey everyone — welcome back to Worthscope’s Playing Books! We’ve got an unmissable episode for you today. Get ready for a deep, emotional, and patriotic ride as we open the pages of Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation by Eric Trump, with a foreword from President Donald J. Trump.This isn’t just another political memoir — it’s the raw, human story of what it’s like to grow up in a household that has lived every headline, every accusation, and every moment of triumph and fear under the brightest and often harshest spotlight...
2025-10-2427 minPlaying BooksThe Wealth Ladder: What It Is and How to Climb It — Fast.Welcome back to another exciting episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books—the show where we don’t just read books, we live them! 🎙️In this episode, we’re diving deep into Nick Maggiulli’s NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life. From the mastermind behind Just Keep Buying, this isn’t your average money manual. It’s your roadmap to financial freedom, no matter where you are on your journey.Are you hustling harder but barely moving up the financial ladder? You’re not alone—and this book has the answer. Ma...
2025-10-2331 minPlaying BooksThe Untold Story of The English Language: Everything You Wanted to Know.Welcome, Playing Books listeners. Prepare to have your mind blown about the very language you are reading this in.You think English is just a blend of German and French words? Think again. It's a glorious, chaotic mutt—a linguistic Frankenstein stitched together by invading armies, lazy speakers, and historical accidents.Join us for an exhilarating ride through John McWhorter’s brilliant and irreverent book, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English.McWhorter, a world-class linguist, unearths the shocking truth: English is structurally bizarre. We're talking weird on a global scale. We'r...
2025-10-2042 minPlaying BooksThe Real Reason You Procrastinate - It's Not Laziness and What to Do About it.Welcome back to Worthscope’s Playing Books, the podcast where we turn powerful reads into lifelong challenge and practical action.Are you reading this later when you know you should have done it sooner? You’re in the right place. This week, we are joyfully exploring a book that will change your relationship with deadlines forever: ‘Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now’ by psychologists Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen.Forget the guilt and the "I'm just lazy" excuses. We’re unpacking the fascinating psychology behind why we put things off...
2025-10-1837 minPlaying BooksHow Snooker Became a Prime Sport - Chamberlain, Scandal, Betting, Billions & Glory.Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast — where great reads spark even greater conversations.In this episode, we cue up a fascinating journey through one of the most captivating sports in British history with David Hendon’s Pots of Gold: A History of Snooker. This isn’t just a book about snooker—it’s about the people, passions, and cultural moments that turned a quiet cue sport into a global phenomenon.From smoky halls and television triumphs to legends like Steve Davis, Ronnie O’Sullivan, and the unforgettable characters who shaped the game, Hendon brings the story to life wi...
2025-10-1550 minPlaying BooksThe One Thing That Decides If You Succeed or Fail.What if the difference between success and failure isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence—but your mindset?In this episode of Playing Books, we dive deep into Carol S. Dweck, PhD’s, groundbreaking bestseller, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. This book has transformed how millions of people approach learning, leadership, parenting, and personal growth.You’ll discover:The two mindsets that shape your future: fixed vs. growthWhy embracing challenges and failures is the secret to long-term successHow leaders, teachers, parents, and entrepreneurs can use the growth mindset...
2025-10-1449 minPlaying BooksStart Cooking Your Food Like a Pro Chef - Master Salt, Fat, Acid & Heat.Hello, our bookish friends.Are you tired of following recipes perfectly, only to end up with a meal that tastes… just okay? What if you could unlock the secret to making anything delicious, without needing a recipe at all? 👩🍳✨This week on Playing Books, we're diving into Samin Nosrat's revolutionary culinary guide, 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking.' This isn't just a cookbook; it's a masterclass that will fundamentally change your relationship with food. We break down the four foundational pillars that determine flavor and texture:🧂 Salt: Learn why it's the si...
2025-10-1039 minPlaying BooksMeet Russia's Slyest and Most Dangerous Spy.Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast, where we turn extraordinary reads into unforgettable conversations. In this episode, we dive deep into “A Very Dangerous Woman: The Lives, Loves, and Lies of Russia's Most Seductive Spy” by Deborah McDonald and Jeremy Dronfield — a mesmerizing tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue that blurs the line between devotion and deception.Meet Moura Budberg — a woman so captivating that she became the lover of British spy R.H. Bruce Lockhart, the friend of Maxim Gorky, and the rumored muse of H.G. Wells. But who was she, really? A romantic heroine? A do...
2025-10-0934 minPlaying BooksThe Luck Lie: How Randomness Fools Everyone (Including You).Ever met that insufferably lucky colleague who thinks they're a genius? Or maybe you've beaten yourself up over a decision that went wrong, even though it was the right call at the time? What if almost everything we call 'skill' is just luck in disguise, and what we dismiss as 'bad luck' is often a predictable failure to understand probability?In this episode of Playing Books, we're cracking open the modern classic that will change how you see the world: 'Fooled by Randomness' by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. We're diving into the hidden engine that drives our lives an...
2025-10-0833 minPlaying BooksGeorge Washington Hand-copied 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and Lived by Them. They Remain Highly Relevant to Greatness Today.In this episode of Playing Books, we dive into one of the most surprising and practical guides to self-discipline, influence, and leadership — George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior. Long before he became America’s first president, a young Washington copied 110 maxims on etiquette, humility, and moral character — lessons that shaped his destiny and still hold profound relevance today.Discover how these centuries-old principles can help you command respect, lead with grace, and communicate with integrity — in business, relationships, and everyday life. From the art of restraint to the power of quiet dignity, we explore how Washington...
2025-10-0635 minPlaying BooksFear Doesn’t Disappear. You Just Learn To Deal With It.What if fear wasn’t the enemy — but the signal you’re ready to grow? In this powerful episode of Playing Books, we dive deep into Susan Jeffers’ classic bestseller, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway — a timeless guide that’s helped millions break through self-doubt, anxiety, and indecision.Discover the simple yet transformative ideas that teach you to act despite fear, reclaim your power, and live with confidence — not by waiting for fear to vanish, but by mastering how you respond to it. You’ll learn:Why fear never fully disappears — and why that’s a good thing.
2025-10-0449 minPlaying BooksBenjamin Graham Reveals How to Become a Truly Intelligent Investor - Smarter and Richer Stakeholder.Are you ready to take control of your financial future? In this episode of Playing Books, we dive deep into Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor, the definitive guide to value investing. Forget get-rich-quick schemes – this is about building lasting wealth the smart way.We'll break down Graham's core principles, including:Value Investing 101: Learn how to identify undervalued stocks and make informed decisions.The Margin of Safety: Discover the crucial concept that protects your investments.Defensive vs. Enterprising Investors: Find out which investing approach suits you best.Beating the Market: Un...
2025-10-0145 minPlaying BooksIs There Any Reason to Believe in God Today?Does God exist? Do you doubt there is a God, or do you have faith in God? In an age of science and skepticism, the big questions about God, suffering, and the meaning of life can feel more intimidating than ever. Is it still possible to be a thinking person and a believer? Or believe in God and having a relationship with Him through JESUS CHRIST doesn't matter at all?This week on Playing Books, we're cracking open one of the most influential books on faith in the 21st century: Timothy Keller's "The Reason for God: Belief in...
2025-09-3033 minPlaying BooksWhat is SEO? Learn the ABC to XYZ of SEO From The 3 SEO Pioneers.Tired of being buried on page 10 of Google? Ready to unlock the organic traffic you know your business deserves? In this landmark episode of Playing Books, we cut through the noise and go straight to the practicalities of SEO. Let the legendary authors of the industry's definitive bible, "The Art of SEO": Eric Enge, Stephan Spencer, and Jessie C. Stricchiola teach you SEO first-hand. They are the pioneers who have defined and redefined the practice of SEO for decades, and in this exclusive conversation, they're sharing their invaluable wisdom with you.Whether you're an absolute beginner or a s...
2025-09-2845 minPlaying BooksWhy Alexander of Macedon Became History’s Greatest ConquerorStep into the sandals of history’s most enigmatic conqueror in this riveting episode of Playing Books, where we dissect Peter Green’s masterful biography, Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C.. Far from the sanitized legends, Green paints a vivid portrait of Alexander as a brilliant tactician, ruthless leader, and complex human being—equal parts visionary and tyrant.We explore:How Alexander’s upbringing under Philip II shaped his imperial ambitionsThe psychological warfare behind his battlefield geniusHis fatal flaws: hubris, paranoia, and the obsession with divine statusWhy Green’s revi...
2025-09-2755 minPlaying BooksThe Personal MBA: Business Mastery Without Going to Business School.What if you could master the essentials of business—without spending thousands on an MBA? In this episode of Playing Books, we dive into The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, a groundbreaking guide that distills the most powerful business principles into practical tools you can use right away. From marketing and sales to systems thinking, decision-making, and value creation, Kaufman shows you how to think like a CEO, innovate like an entrepreneur, and grow like a professional—no tuition required.Whether you’re a startup founder, ambitious professional, or simply someone who wants to understand how business really wo...
2025-09-2645 minPlaying BooksHow Top Business Leaders Get Things DoneIn this episode of Playing Books, we discuss Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan, and Charles Burck—a timeless business classic that redefined leadership by shifting the focus from vision alone to the discipline of making things happen.As The New York Times declared, “A must-read for anyone who cares about business.” And for good reason. Execution isn’t just about strategies and plans—it’s about connecting people, strategy, and operations into a seamless process that drives real results. Bossidy and Charan remind us that in today’s fast-changing world, where old rules are s...
2025-09-2231 minPlaying BooksWhy Animal Farm Still Applies TodayIn this special episode of Playing Books, we delve into George Orwell’s timeless allegory, Animal Farm—a razor-sharp fable that continues to resonate across generations. What happens when overworked, mistreated animals rise up against their human oppressors, armed with fiery slogans and dreams of equality? At first, hope and justice bloom—but soon, the famous truth emerges: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”First published with Stalinist Russia in its crosshairs, Animal Farm is far more than a critique of a single regime. Its brutal honesty and biting satire reveal how revolution...
2025-09-2141 minPlaying BooksInside Anne Frank’s DiaryHey there, bookworms and history buffs 👋. We are thrilled to share some exciting news about a special episode of the Playing Books podcast.We're exploring the pages of a timeless classic: Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. This isn't just a book; it's a window into the heart and soul of a young girl facing unimaginable circumstances. We'll explore Anne's powerful words, her dreams, her fears, and the enduring legacy she left behind.What to Expect in This Episode:A moving discussion of Anne's life, her writing, and the historical context.
2025-09-1847 minPlaying BooksThe Ink of Liberty: The Declaration Of Independence And the Constitution ExplainedIn this special episode of the Playing Books Podcast, we explore the enduring legacy of the greatest gifts from our Founding Fathers: The Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson crafted it in June 1776) and The Constitution of the United States (The Constitutional Convention signed it on September 17, 1787). Collected together in this pocket-sized volume, these documents, along with The Bill of Rights and all subsequent amendments, form the foundation of American politics, government, and individual rights.These texts are more than symbols—they are living instruments of liberty, equality, human dignity, and mutual respect. The Declaration of Independence boldly de...
2025-09-171h 08Playing BooksMein Kampf: Adolf Hitler Writes About His Struggle, Beliefs, Visions, and Plans.It is one of history's most notorious and dangerous books. Penned by Adolf Hitler himself, Mein Kampf ("My Struggle") is a chilling blend of autobiography and political manifesto that laid the ideological groundwork for the Third Reich, the Holocaust, and the devastation of World War II. But to truly understand history and prevent its darkest chapters from repeating, we must be willing to confront its most difficult artifacts.In this essential episode of Playing Books, we don't just summarize Mein Kampf. We dissect it. Join us for a sober and critical examination of this infamous text. We'll...
2025-09-161h 36Playing BooksReid Hoffman & Ben Casnocha's Revolutions: The Startup of You – Building a Career Like a Startup and Scaling It.In this episode of Playing Books, we dive deep into the revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestseller The Startup of You: Adapt, Take Risks, Grow Your Network, and Transform Your Career by Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder) and Ben Casnocha (venture capitalist).This isn’t another career-advice cliché. It’s a masterclass in thinking like an entrepreneur—whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, juggling multiple gigs, or launching your own venture. You’ll discover how to:Adapt your career plans when industries shift and technologies disruptDevelop a competitive edge so y...
2025-09-151h 08Playing BooksThe Sam Walton's Walmart StoryWhat does it take to turn a single dime store into the largest retail empire in the world? In this episode of Playing Books, we dive into Sam Walton: Made in America—the candid and inspiring autobiography of Walmart’s legendary founder.Sam Walton wasn’t born into wealth. He built his success from grit, determination, and the heartland values of hard work, honesty, and thrift. In his own words, Walton reveals the mistakes he made, the lessons he learned, and the principles that shaped his journey, including:Competition – Why spirited rivalry drives innovation and growth....
2025-09-1446 minPlaying BooksHow To Always Find A Job And Have A Rewarding CareerAre you hunting for a job, dreaming of a career change, or simply longing to make your daily work feel more meaningful? You're not alone. In this transformative episode of Playing Books, we dive into one of the most influential career guides ever written: Richard N. Bolles's What Color Is Your Parachute?With over ten million copies sold, this book is far more than a manual for writing resumes and acing interviews. It's a groundbreaking guide to designing a fulfilling life. We'll break down Bolles's famed self-assessment exercises and timeless wisdom that help you uncover your deepest pa...
2025-09-1359 minPlaying BooksThe Rich or Poor Dad In You - Learn How Money WorksThis episode dives into the profound financial lessons learned from Robert Kiyosaki's 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That The Poor & The Middle Class Do Not.' We'll unpack the core philosophy of having your money work for you, rather than solely working for money. Discover how Kiyosaki's unique upbringing, influenced by two contrasting father figures – his own educated but financially struggling father, and his best friend's father, a savvy entrepreneur – provided him with invaluable insights into wealth creation.We'll explore the myth-busting idea that a high income isn't a prerequisite for becom...
2025-09-131h 17Playing BooksJohn D. Rockefeller: America’s First BillionaireHow does the son of a flamboyant, bigamous snake-oil salesman become history's first billionaire and one of its greatest philanthropists?John D. Rockefeller, Sr., is one of the most monumental and enigmatic figures in American history. Was he the cold-blooded monster who built a ruthless monopoly on the backs of his rivals? Or was he a quirky, devout, and misunderstood man who gave away his immense fortune to reshape the world for the better?In this episode of Playing Books, we pull back the curtain on this American icon by diving deep into Ron Chernow's...
2025-09-1353 minPlaying BooksNever Eat Alone: How Anybody Can Succeed Anywhere and Sustain It.What if the secret to career success, influence, and opportunity isn’t talent, luck, or even hard work—but the people you surround yourself with? In Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated, Keith Ferrazzi reveals how the world’s most successful leaders—from CEOs to cultural icons—leverage authentic relationships to get ahead.In this episode, we uncover Ferrazzi’s bold strategies for transforming connections into opportunities: why “invisibility is worse than failure,” how constant “pinging” keeps your network alive, and why generosity—not self-interest—is the ultimate power play. These aren’t fluffy networking tips; they’re field-tested tactics you c...
2025-09-0549 minPlaying BooksThe Dating Game: Why Men Are From Mars, And Women Are From VenusWelcome to another practical episode of the Playing Books podcast. This episode is a conversation about John Gray’s Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your RelationshipsThe Core Differences: Understand the key distinctions in how men and women communicate, process emotions, and express their needs, guided by Gray's famous 'different planets' metaphor.Bridging the Gap: Discover why misunderstandings often happen and learn tangible techniques to build empathy and connection.Actionable Insights: Get practical tips on how to interpret each...
2025-09-041h 04Playing BooksLee Iacocca And The American DreamWelcome to another practical episode of the Playing Books podcast. We discuss the autobiography of Lee Iacocca, a man whose name became synonymous with resilience, innovation, and decisive leadership in the American automotive industry. From his groundbreaking creation of the Mustang at Ford to orchestrating the miraculous turnaround of Chrysler, Iacocca's life is a masterclass in overcoming adversity and achieving monumental success.We'll explore the raw, behind-the-scenes accounts of his time at Ford, including the intense power plays and the "reign of intimidation" under Henry Ford II. More importantly, we unpack the strategies and sheer grit tha...
2025-09-031h 36Playing BooksWhy Humans Are Wired For RelationshipsThis practical episode uncovers the fundamental longing in every human, the need and development of relationships with others. Since infancy, everyone lives with the desire to relate to others. No one can outgrow this principal desire. We want meaningful human connections. We may think we need more money, a beautiful house, a high-paying job,influential position, but underneath that is the burning desire to want people who love us, appreciate us, are always available for us, and stand by us, rain or shine.Relationships that reciprocate love, time, money, and fulfillment will ever d...
2025-08-2659 minPlaying BooksLet Women Be ThemselvesWelcome to the Playing Books podcast, where we offer practical episodes from bestselling books to challenge you to sustain a healthy self-esteem and expend all your potential in making yourself, loved ones, and the world a lot better. Using the story of Adam and Eve, women continue to symbolize everything evil and stressful. You hear the phrase, ‘Fear women’ in conversations about women to emphasize that the female gender represents losses, betrayal, pain, heartbreak, and taking over the hard-earned wealth of the male gender. Consequently, there is an invisible oppression, hate, and opposition of women even in the least expe...
2025-08-1950 minPlaying BooksHow To Rise To the Top No Matter Where You AreNegative experiences, a bitter past, a bleak future, laziness, people’s opinions, fear, selfishness, loneliness, frustration, and confusion often provide people with compelling reasons to accept whatever life throws their way. They’ve accepted and adjusted to poverty, a manageable health condition, dissatisfaction, and constant complaints.Consequently, living at the mercy of life and circumstance prevents individuals from prioritizing the most valuable resource available to everyone: time. It also blinds them from learning from the successes of others.This practical episode will change you from within, with concrete external results. You can take control of your...
2025-08-141h 44Playing BooksWhy Skills Beat Passion in Building a Career You LoveHave you been following your passion in your career? Are you having true fulfillment in your career? Don't you have dissatisfaction from failing to utilize your personality, skills, experience, education, and expertise? Layoffs. Job insecurity. Competitive job market. Massive unemployment. New graduates flooding the job market. Have any of these and other reasons prevented you from pursuing, getting, and keeping your dream job?First, don't follow your passion or focus more on acquiring some needed skills.This podcast guides you through preparing, landing, and keeping the job you have been longing for, but...
2025-08-081h 03Playing BooksWhat To Know About American Pioneer WomenDiscover the extraordinary lives of the women who shaped the American West in our latest podcast episode, Heroic, Courageous, & Intelligent Ways American Pioneer Women Survived the Wild West: Strength, Sacrifice, Stories, & Lessons for Modern Life. Inspired by William W. Fowler's American Frontier, this episode explores the often-overlooked heroism and resilience of these pioneering mothers.Journey beyond the romanticized image of the Wild West and uncover the realities faced by these incredible women: the hardships, the sacrifices, the triumphs, and the profound impact they had on the nation's history. We will explore their strength in the face of adversity...
2025-07-2543 minPlaying BooksThe Things We Never Finish And What They Keep Doing To UsDo abuses from past relationships influence your emotions and shape your identity? Do you truly empathize with others? Do you feel guilty when you’re indifferent at critical moments? Or are people already judging you for being nosy? Do you have personal stories you’ve left unfinished, and what feelings come up when you think about the stories you haven’t concluded? This episode explores emotional themes, love, loss, resilience, legacy, and the transformative power of storytelling. Personal stories can teach valuable lessons to listeners, but they also transform us, making us actors or main characters in our own narrat...
2025-07-2345 minPlaying BooksHow You Can Think And Grow Rich TodayThis episode is not for reading, discussion, or entertainment. It is for those who earnestly desire success, wealth, influence, and power. Do you have a clear purpose, and do you want to achieve it? Then, this episode is for you.Toil. Labor. Sweat. Long waits. Disappointments. Betrayals. Discomfort. Relationships. Education. Skills. Inheritance. Experience. Background. Location. Each of these plays a crucial role in becoming wealthy, but thinking is the most important factor that determines success, riches, influence, and power.Do you constantly think about poverty, lack, struggles, and insufficiency? Or do you fill your mind...
2025-07-221h 09Playing BooksSurrounded by Idiots And The Smart Things To DoThis episode is practical, relatable, and helpful. Life depends so much on dealing with people. Relating to others influences emotions, health, finances, decisions, faith, and the future. This episode will help you better understand yourself and people.You will learn how to determine the personality of people, whether they are Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow, and communicate and relate with them accordingly.Best of all, you will first need to learn about your personality, improve yourself, enhance your self-image, and develop your communication, and social skills. If you have been wondering why you tend to...
2025-07-211h 19Playing BooksStop Seeking Approval - Have The Courage to Be DislikedWelcome to another practical and applicable episode of the Playing Books podcast. Seeking or affirming the validation of at least one person or some people can largely influence our entire life, decisions, choices, food, accommodation, purchases, education, career, and relationships, like marriage. Living this way is bondage.This episode discusses how to accept yourself and have the courage to be disliked. It takes courage to be your true self in private, public, straining, and comfortable situations.This episode is from Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga's The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows...
2025-07-1721 minPlaying BooksThe Untold Dark And Bright Sides of U.S. History And How They Shape TodayThis is a reflective episode. The 2025 Fourth of July Independence Day celebrations have just concluded. Flag parades, barbecues, and fireworks followed the observance. Everyone seems well, happy, hopeful, grateful, and eager to see what the United States will bring to them and the world. We often forget that each time people gather to celebrate any major national holiday in the US, some citizens experience pain and relive oppressive memories. This episode discusses Howard Zinn's ‘A People's History of the United States.’ It aims to inspire a renewed sense of gratitude and privilege in living and enjoying America by viewing the...
2025-07-1550 minPlaying BooksMoral Ambition - Take The Challenge To Become The Changes You Want To SeeSince untapped talents, unwritten books, unsung songs, unstarted enterprises, unfulfilled destinies, unbacked mission, and other unused human endowments collectively make the grave the wealthiest place with wealth unparalleled by the oil-rich Middle East and other affluent regions worldwide, this episode presents revolutionary concepts to dare, harness, and utilize human talents and resources in addressing solvable global challenges, thereby contributing to a more improved world, and the grave less weathy.According to Rutger Bregman, moral ambition serves as the solution to the substantial waste of talent. Guilt should not hinder personal development and talent cultivation until one achieves...
2025-07-101h 02Playing BooksHow Assumptions Make You A Lot Less Smart And What To Do About ItThis podcast is practical. Your outdated ignorance and assumptions have come a long way enough. Labeling people, assuming there is a them and us, and other biases should come to light for your admission, then, accepting the facts and learning how to be factful in looking at people and things.Ignorance and assumptions prevent the mind from learning the truth about the world, which affects relationships, education, progress, health, and the future. This episode points out what you can do to outsmart wrong generalizations. Hans Rosling and his coauthors offer a fact-based worldview perspective on...
2025-06-3038 minPlaying BooksA Navy SEAL's Guide for Surviving Any Emergency in Your HomeWe have an exceptional, practical, and useful episode for you. Emergencies, sudden violence, looting, massive protests, tornadoes, fire, fuel scarcity, and food crises might only get worse. Shouldn't you have a trusted plan, preparation, and an in-house safe place when any of this hits?In the past, people reserved gas for getting away to distant lands where no trace of the disorder they escaped from could tamper with their peace and welfare. Others flee on foot to caves and mountains or climb trees to survive. Many books offer guides on what to pack, how to escape, run...
2025-06-231h 17Playing BooksNever Get Sick - Enjoy Living And Eating HealthyEveryone cherishes the idea of healthy living without fear of falling sick, dealing with any diagnosis, having anxieties over medical expenses, and going through painful remedy processes. But in reality, only a handful even in advanced countries eat right, avoid smoking, and excessive alcohol; regularly exercise, and speak healthy or positive words on formal and informal bases.Studies show that in advanced economies with access to healthcare, education, and fitness resources, 7 to 8 out of 10 people still fall short of living truly healthy lifestyles according to modern health standards.This podcast attempts to stir you to th...
2025-06-1237 minPlaying BooksWho Was Nikola Tesla - His Childhood, Intuition, Faith, Courage, Challenges, Inventions, And PosterityWhy didn't Nikola Tesla win the Nobel Prize? Why hasn't the Nobel Committee awarded him posthumously? What is Tesla's legacy? Was Tesla wealthy? Did Tesla invent anything extraordinary? Why is Tesla referred to as the prophet of the electronic age? This episode lets Tesla speak for himself. Based on Nikola Tesla's My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla, this podcast goes far back to Tesla's young age, his earlier attempts at inventions, sustain hunger to continue on the creative path, his notable discoveries: the Rotating Magnetic Field, Tesla Coil and Transformer, Magnifying Transmitter, and the Telautomatics, traumatic...
2025-06-051h 07Playing BooksNever Split The Difference - Learn How To Negotiate Like A Top FBI AgentBig conflicts didn't start big. They started small. Small conflicts often went unresolved and escalated into larger conflicts. This podcast is about dealing with small to big conflicts.The episode offers reliable insights, tactics, strategies, and experience for high-stakes negotiations, deals, contracts, critical conversations, and game-changing standoffs. However, the application extends beyond formal occasions to everyday conversations, getting a raise, avoiding police tickets, dealing with confrontations in arguments, building a positive influence, and coming across as a good person.This podcast episode is based on Chris Voss and Tahl Raz's Never Split the Difference. Chris...
2025-06-0222 minPlaying BooksThe Enemy Within And How To Consecutively Triumph Over ItThis podcast discusses the greatest obstacle to lasting success and fulfillment for anyone: ego. Ego leads to self-deception, stagnation, and irreversible defeat, in contrast to humility, which nurtures a positive attitude, opens doors, empowers, and results in continuous victories. Discover why Ryan Holiday uses historical examples to emphasize the importance of combating this fearsome foe, ego. This means consciously choosing to stay out of the spotlight and prioritizing greater goals, like inner fulfillment, over recognition and applause. Today, social media portrays ego as essential and a way to showcase success, but those who truly seek la...
2025-05-3022 minPlaying BooksHow To Talk To Anyone Like A Pro And The Tricks To Make Conversations Real, Enjoyable, And Memorable.This podcast will give you a headstart in any conversation. You are about to learn how to talk to anyone from Leil Lowndes. Lowndes reveals ninety-two (92) techniques for effective, enjoyable, and memorable communication with anyone.Leil Lowndes teaches communication based on her many years of experience working as a flight attendant. A flight attendant interacts with over 240 people per flight, which is talking to over 720 people per day. This gives a sense of her rich, practical experience. Because she was intentional in learning how best to talk to people, she has acquired some useful knowledge about verbal...
2025-05-2943 minPlaying BooksThe Power Of Positive Thinking, Why And How To Benefit From ItEveryone thinks. Thinking could be so deep that we start to speak out our thoughts, completely forget the physical activity at that moment, and become enwrapped in the things we are thinking.Thinking does become a reality. If we keep thinking of positive things, over time those things will come true, the same applies to negative thinking.This episode is a serious call to take what we think more than mere thoughts. Thinking has power, a transformative one. We unpack Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking in this episode. You will learn...
2025-05-2726 minPlaying BooksCool Legit Ways to Make Money In Any EconomyLayoffs. Job insecurity. Wage inflation. Tension in the family. Shaky stock market. Uncertainty about the future. All or one to two of these occupy the minds of many right now. Can you still make money in any economy?This podcast is for the curious, diligent, courageous, and shameless who desire to legitimately make good money in any economy. We discuss Abigail R. Gehring's Odd Jobs: How to Have Fun and Make Money in a Bad Economy. Check out this comprehensive guide to unconventional ways to earn income in this episode.Get the book to write...
2025-05-2312 minPlaying BooksThe Psychology of Money and How To Succeed Better With MoneyUnderneath information, education, hard work, intelligence, and rationality about money are emotions and deep-seated behaviors that are largely adverse to true financial success.This podcast about Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money uncovers the realities of emotions and behaviors more than intelligence and formal education in dealing with money.Housel shared nineteen short stories in the book that reveal what people truly think about money. Get the book and start making rational decisions about your hard-earned and smart-gotten money. You can get it on Amazon, https://amzn.to/4moNcln and everywhere books are sold.
2025-05-2217 minPlaying BooksThe Mysteries of Pregnancy - What To Know and How To Help Expectant ParentsPregnancy. Motherhood. Parenthood. They are all replete with expectations, responsibilities, fears, happiness, and uncertainties. It is tough to be pregnant, both parents feel and bear the demands of this critical phase of family life.Heidi Murdoff and Sharon Mazel write What to Expect When You're Expecting to offer practical advice on each of these emotions, and dimensions of expecting a baby. The right information can empower parents to deal with body changes, financial strains, food, tests, sex, medicals, and properly prepare them for delivery.This podcast helps parents expecting a new chair with a positive...
2025-05-2131 minPlaying BooksWhat Rethinking Entails And Why You Shoud Think AgainWhat is the use of any beliefs, assumptions, and convictions if they make you unrelatable, mean, opinionated, and unprogressive? Anyone can get trapped in their beliefs. That is why criticizing one's beliefs and monitoring what our convictions make of us is so critical.This podcast is about Adam Grant's book, Think Again. Learn the importance of objectively rethinking beliefs, knowledge, convictions, and identities. There are dire consequences for failing to adapt and change for the better.Learn how to become flexible and effectively relate with others even if they disagree with you. You can get...
2025-05-2111 minPlaying BooksHow Friendship Works And How To Have Tons of Good FriendsRelationships lack what to compare them with and what the lack of great, mutual relationships imply. As social beings, relationships shorten, enliven, dampen, or elongate our lives, work, and future.This podcast is about Dale Carnegie's classic book, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People. Learn timeless principles for dealing successfully with people, which starts with yourself. Do people in a relationship with you think of you and the relationship as great, interesting, mutual, and lasting?Learn what it truly requires to start, sustain, and enjoy having friends and influencing people. Experience what sincere gratitude...
2025-05-2028 minPlaying BooksKnow The Basics of Success and Succeed With Less StressCoach Bob Proctor from diverse experience, vast knowledge, and laws shows readers in The ABCs of Success, the basics of success that any determined, focused, literate, and sincere person can utilize to succeed.This podcast discusses the cores that certainly birth personal and professional success. You will learn success largely comes from taking action with a positive attitude. No one succeeds that didn't overcome fear and discouragement.Importantly, successful people were ambitious, persistent, and confident. Get the ABCs of success right and watch success become more natural and certain. You can buy the book here...
2025-05-2019 minPlaying BooksUnderstand Women And Enjoy Your Life BetterThis podcast unpacks common sense, experience, general knowledge, strategies, and how-tos about men and women to guide men in relating better and as expected with women.Do you have that sweet lady already? Are you wondering how that gorgeous lady can be yours? Do you feel you deserve a virtuous lady? Can your relationship with women be a lot better?W. Anton's The Manual: What Women Want and How to Give It to Them can help you succeed considerably. Get practical steps for attracting women, learn the right conversation styles, master body language, and sustain...
2025-05-1916 minPlaying BooksThere Are Places Waiting for You to VisitDr. Seuss' Oh, the Places You'll Go isn't for kids, teenagers, students, new graduates, and those starting a career. This belief limits many people from thinking much less using up all the potential, talents, and ideas that are trailblazing and impactful.This podcast inspires you to want an adventurous life with a good attitude to handle the challenges that spring up along life's journey of going places, which stands for potential success and the excitement from the courage to begin and succeed eventually.Wake up. You have many places to go. Learn optimism all over...
2025-05-1612 minPlaying BooksHabits Are Like Atomic Bombs - Learn to Build Atomic Habits And Transform Your LifeYou wouldn't easily believe your habits revolve around your identity. But it largely does. This podcast gets you hungry enough to change or sustain a positive identity through great habits over time.Learn the four laws of any habits, good and bad habits. You should get the book, study, write, and make concrete decisions that complement your true great identity.Share, follow, like, and suggest books for the next podcast, please. Thank you.Here is the link to buy the book https://amzn.to/4khLUGJ
2025-05-1416 minPlaying BooksThe Power of Today And Why Today Matters A Lot.This new episode is deterministic, practical, challenging, and full of encouraging stories. We discuss John Maxwell's 'Today Matters.' Time is up for leaving your life, potential, education, career, family, significant contributions, and important future to chance, which keeps you weak, fearful, anxious, and uncertain.Listen and learn on the go from one of the world's bestselling authors on how to build your best life every day. Start working on your attitude, health, priorities, commitment, relationships, finances, thinking, faith, values, and growth daily and experience empowerment, high sense of purpose, respect, true inner peace, and...
2025-05-0714 minPlaying BooksLet People Think What They Want And Live FreelyBuy the book here: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/Life’s challenges and struggles, coupled with negative emotions, external factors, and the actions of others, can weigh you down. If you’re seeking to avoid reaching such a point in life or negatively staying the same, this podcast is precisely tailored for you.Based on Mel Robbins’ groundbreaking book, “The Let Them Theory,” we explore the transformative power of accepting what you can’t control and mastering your response. Join us as we delve into Mel Robbins’ inspiring journey, where she overcame debt, job loss, and fami...
2025-05-0225 min
Playing BooksHabits That Turn You Into A Highly Effective Person IIThe wrap-up of the habits of highly effective people. The first episode discusses the first 3 habits: Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, and Put First Things First. This episode picks up from the 4th to the 7th habits: Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood, Synergize, and Sharpen the Saw.Practice these habits and other great habits until they are second nature.
2025-04-2517 minPlaying BooksLearn How Millionaires Live Before You Become OneThis podcast deals with money and the right ways to have plenty of it.It starts with belief. If the mind is constantly set on poverty, it can't be wealthy. The reverse applies. The right mindset about money births the hunger to learn, create, and sustain great habits.Becoming wealthy is not out of reach for some people, anyone who is interested can unlock the secrets to wealth and become a true financial success.Americans happen to utilize these universal secrets to wealth more than others. You can learn the practical steps from...
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