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S18: E12: These are the Books I Can't Stop Thinking About

March 30, 2026 • Jill Winger • Season 18 • Episode 12

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In this podcast episode, I'm going to share the books that have been most impactful on my life.

I’ve read a lot of books over the years, but these are the ones that truly changed me. They influenced how I see the world, how I make decisions, and even how I understand myself.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

These books have been impactful to me (and why)
The Devil's Element by Dan Egan
10x Is Easier Than 2x by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown
Nourishment by Fred Provenza
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown
The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Weapons of Mass Instruction by John Taylor Gatto
Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans
The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

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