Leaders Read#90

👋 Hello everyone,

Anne Lamott said, "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."

Here are a few resources you might have missed:

• Three of my favorite book takeaways on Decision Making and Action.

• Book notes: Stillness is The Key by Ryan Holiday

• All 191 Book notes for your enjoyment

• Catch-up: #1 - #89 Leaders Read Newsletters

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📚 Book Summary:

This week's book is "Master of Change" by Brad Stulberg.

You should read this book to remind yourself that life is a constant change. The book offers an overall mindset about being rugged and flexible and will provide advice on how to balance discipline and self-care.

One of my favorite takeaways from the book is this:

"While some things in life truly are either/or—you are either driving the speed limit, or you are not; you are either pregnant or you are not—many are both/and. For example, decision-making is not about reason or emotion; it is about reason and emotion. Toughness is not about self-discipline or self-compassion; it is about self-discipline and self-compassion. Progress in just about any endeavor is not about hard work or rest; it is about hard work and rest. Philosophers call this kind of thinking non-dual. Non-dual thinking recognizes that the world is complex, that much is nuanced, and that truth is often found in paradox: not this or that, but this and that."

✅ Actionable advice:

Napoleon instructed his secretary to wait three weeks before opening any correspondence. He loved to note how many supposedly “urgent” issues had resolved themselves without his involvement. You probably don’t have that luxury. But the best leaders don’t simplify complexity—they learn to navigate it. When you’re facing uncertainty, change, or a tough decision, try this: imagine a friend or colleague is in your situation. What advice would you give them? Research from Berkeley shows this helps people respond more clearly and wisely, especially when the stakes are high.

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Have a great week!