Presently Reading Book Club
Read a new nonfiction book with me and 2,000+ others every month.
Wrapping Up Atomic Habits (and starting Feb's book)
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. Today, we'll be doing an end-of-book recap of Atomic Habits by James Clear. I'll be sharing my top lessons and overall rating of the book. For February, we'll be reading Unhinged Habits by Jonathan Goodman. This new book was released a few days ago, and it feels like a natural follow-up to what we just read. On an unrelated note, only 48 days until the first day of Spring... β Maneet Weekly Discussion What are your top lessons from Atomic Habits? π¬ Join the...
Delayed Gratification is Overrated
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. To all the dog parents out there, how do you manage snowstorms with your doggo? Taking our puppy out in the snow has become such an adventure this winter. Tomorrow will be...interesting. For January, we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. For February, we'll be reading Unhinged Habits by Jonathan Goodman β Maneet Weekly Discussion Do you give yourself some immediate satisfaction or a reward that keeps you coming back to your habits? π¬ Join the Conversation...
The Productive Planning Trap
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. Did you know that yesterday was Quitter's Day? It's the second Friday of every January when most people give up on their New Year's resolutions. Regardless of where you currently are with your goals, just remember the hardest part is the day after perfect. Embracing the mindset that something will always come up and that the real goal is getting back up afterwards has been very helpful for me this year. For January, we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. For...
Intentional Environment Design
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. One of my unofficial goals this year is to read a fiction book alongside our monthly nonfiction book. If you have any suggestions you think I'd enjoy, reply and let me know! I'll be tracking all my progress over on Goodreads. For January, we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. For February, we'll be reading Unhinged Habits by Jonathan Goodman β Maneet Weekly Discussion Is your environment thoughtfully designed? Is it optimized to support the habits you want to...
Donβt set goals, do this instead.
Hi friends, Happy 2026. I hope you're having a wonderful start to the year! For January, we'll be re-reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. This year, I'm trying something a little different for the book club. Instead of deciding which book to read before the month starts, I'm creating a schedule for the entire year in advance. It is subject to change, but my intention is to stick with this schedule. β Maneet Weekly Discussion What's one goal you have for 2026? What's the system behind it? π¬...
An End-of-Book Ritual (Iβm Trying Something New)
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. And happy snow day to all those who were hit by the winter storm last night. If you just finished shoveling outside like I did, be sure to reward yourself with some hot chocolate β Today, we're finishing Finish by Jon Acuff. For January, we'll be re-reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. β Maneet Weekly Discussion How would you rate this month's book? What were your top lessons learned? π¬ Join the Conversation Prefer to share privately? Just hit reply and tell me...
Numbers don't lie
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. I'm currently feeling a bit under the weather as I write this. I hope you're staying warm and cozy during these last days of 2025! For December, we'll be reading Finish by Jon Acuff. And for January, we'll be re-reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. β Maneet Weekly Discussion Reflect on one of the goals you had for 2025. Do you have any data that shows how much progress you made? Do the numbers match what you're feeling? π¬ Join the Conversation Prefer to share...
Fun Goals Count, Too
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. Just a couple of weeks left in 2025. Can you believe it? I'm currently putting the finishing touches on my new book, Lessons from 2025. If you're interested in helping me out and being an early reviewer of the book, please let me know by clicking here. I'll be reaching out soon (probably in the next few days). For December, we'll be reading Finish by Jon Acuff. And for January, we'll be re-reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. β Maneet Weekly Discussion What's a...
The Day After Perfect
Hi friends, Happy Saturday. I'm currently putting the finishing touches on my new book, Lessons from 2025. If you're interested in helping me out and being an early reviewer of the book, please let me know by clicking here. I'll be reaching out soon. For December, we'll be reading Finish by Jon Acuff. And for January, we'll be re-reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. β Maneet Weekly Discussion Have you ever given up on a habit or goal because you broke a perfect streak? π¬ Join the...
Externalizing the Resistance
Hi friends, Happy almost-December. This year has truly flown by. As we enter the last few weeks of 2025, I look forward to sharing my annual "Lessons from..." mini-book with you soon (check out last year's here). If you're interested in reviewing the book early, press this link to be added to that list. Today, we'll discuss November's book, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. For December, we'll be reading Finish by Jon Acuff. My goal is to start doing weekly emails again this month. And for...
Read a new nonfiction book with me and 2,000+ others every month.