x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

What"s on Your Bookshelf?

Denise Russo and Zach Elliott

“What’s On Your Bookshelf” is a personal and professional growth podcast exploring the intersections of passion, potential, and purpose - featuring multi-certified coach and leadership development consultant Denise R. Russo alongside Sam Powell, Zach Elliott, Tom Schweizer, Dennis LaRue, and Michelle King.

education self-improvement

All Episodes

29:51

129 UnF Yourself: I Got This! The Art of Self-Ownership

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/08/20

We explore Gary John Bishop's powerful message that no matter what obstacles we face, we already possess the inner strength to overcome them, though this doesn't mean we have perfect solutions or easy paths forward. • Negative experiences rarely stay contained – they spread like toxic chemicals into all aspects of our lives • There's no such thing as work-life balance because we have one integrated life where everything bleeds together • Reflecting on past challenges helps us recognize our r...

en-us

32:25

128 UnF Yourself: Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/08/13

We dive into Chapter 3 of "Un**** Yourself" by Gary John Bishop, exploring the concept that we are all "wired to win" - sometimes at things we don't consciously want. • 95% of our daily actions are controlled by our subconscious mind • Your brain is constantly pushing you toward goals, even when you don't realize what those goals are • We can be "winning" at negative behaviors or situations like unhealthy relationships or unfulfilling jobs • Running away from something shouldn't be the path ...

en-us

39:25

127: UnF Yourself- F-ing Your Self-Limiting Beliefs

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/08/06

We explore Gary John Bishop's concept that you have the life you're willing to put up with, challenging readers to stop blaming external circumstances and take ownership of their responses to life's events. • The crucial difference between being willing and unwilling to accept your current circumstances • How willingness is defined as "the quality or state of being prepared" – readiness for action • The paradox that sometimes becoming unwilling to tolerate your situation is the catalyst for ...

en-us

32:12

126 Un-F-Yourself:Chapter 1-In The Beginning

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/07/30

We explore how negative self-talk holds us back and dive into practical ways to break free from limiting thought patterns. Neuroscience research shows we have over 50,000 thoughts daily, and the quality of these thoughts profoundly impacts our lives. • Feelings from negative thoughts are exponentially stronger than positive ones • Being stuck on a mental "hamster wheel" prevents forward progress • The key is recognizing that "you are the answer" to your own problems • Negative thoughts often...

en-us

23:35

125: Un-F-Yourself: Intro-Get Out of Your Head and...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/07/23

We introduce a book that's new to both of our bookshelves: Gary John Bishop's "Un-F-Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life." Unlike previous episodes where at least one of us had read the book before, we're both diving into this one together, exploring its no-nonsense approach to personal development. • "Un-F-Yourself" offers a wake-up call about how we often block our own progress • The book's main premise: you are the problem standing in your own way • Contrasting with stoic phi...

en-us

31:35

124-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Final Episode;...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/07/02

We explore the final chapter of Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," focusing on how life requires us to continuously begin again and view obstacles as opportunities rather than barriers. • The cycle of obstacles never ends - when we navigate one, another emerges • Mountains behind mountains - life presents continuous challenges requiring perpetual readiness • Obstacles become opportunities when we change our perspective and approach • Success comes from seeing clearly, acting correctly...

en-us

34:22

123-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 3;...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/06/25

We explore two powerful concepts from Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle Is The Way" that can transform how we approach life's challenges: loving everything that happens and cultivating perseverance. • Thomas Edison's warehouse fire destroyed $23 million worth of inventions, yet he watched with wonder and returned to work the next day • Shifting from "have to" to "get to" perspective reconnects us with gratitude and excitement • The story of Olivia, who transformed flood devastation into an organi...

en-us

29:09

122-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 2;...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/06/18

We dive into Ryan Holiday's exploration of "Anticipation" and "The Art of Acquiescence" from his bestseller "The Obstacle is the Way," revealing how planning for failure can actually set you up for success. • Exploring the concept of the "pre-mortem" – envisioning potential failures before they happen • Building resilience through anticipating obstacles rather than being blindsided by them • Using the "What if?" exercise to prepare contingency plans for potential challenges • Learning to sep...

en-us

32:19

121-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 1;...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/06/11

We delve into the final section of Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," exploring how will—the discipline of the heart and soul—creates an inner fortress that no external adversity can break. • Will represents quiet humility, resilience, and flexibility rather than forceful determination • Abraham Lincoln's depression became his strength, teaching him to lead with dignity during America's Civil War • The "inner citadel" concept describes the core part of ourselves that remains untouchab...

en-us

33:20

120-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2-Episode 6; Seize...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/06/04

Denise and Sam explore the "Action" section of Ryan Holiday's book "The Obstacle is the Way," focusing on how to seize opportunities in crisis and transform obstacles into advantages. • The Japanese art of Kintsugi illuminates how broken pottery repaired with gold becomes more valuable than before • Taking swift action when opportunities arise separates successful people from those who merely dream • Preparation must happen before opportunities present themselves - when the moment comes, it'...

en-us

33:51

119-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2-Episode 5;...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/05/28

Sam and Denise explore how to transform obstacles into opportunities by approaching challenges with strategic patience and focused energy rather than immediate reaction. • Using obstacles against themselves requires stepping back and allowing some problems to "fizzle out" on their own • Non-action can be a powerful form of action when dealing with emotional situations or seemingly immovable obstacles • Channeling frustration into focused energy creates more sustainable results than emotional...

en-us

32:02

118-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2, Episode 4; Whats...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/05/21

We explore two key chapters from Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way" about taking action when faced with obstacles through creative problem-solving and finding alternative paths forward. • Discussing how "what's right is what works" encourages flexible, goal-oriented thinking over rigid adherence to conventional methods • Exploring Marcus Aurelius's simple wisdom: "The cucumber is bitter? Then throw it out" as a guide to avoiding unnecessary complications • Sharing real-life examples of...

en-us

27:02

117-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2-Episode 3; Follow...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/05/14

We delve deep into the concept of "following the process" from Ryan Holiday's book The Obstacle Is the Way, exploring how Nick Saban's coaching philosophy offers valuable lessons for life and leadership. • Process-oriented thinking keeps us in the present moment rather than fixating on end goals • Creating systems provides a relaxing framework that reduces decision fatigue • Figures like Obama, Zuckerberg and Jobs simplified their wardrobes to preserve mental energy • Effective personal syst...

en-us

28:33

113- The Obstacle Is The Way: Your Path to Growth

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/05/13

Welcome, listeners, to what might just be the lost episode of our podcast! We were ready to share it with you before, but let’s just say, technology and timing had a little bit of an adventure of their own. So, here we are, presenting it to you a little later than expected—but hey, it’s like a fine wine, right? Sometimes it just needs a bit more time to age. Now, don’t worry about the fact that we’re jumping in at what feels like the middle. Our podcast is designed so that you don’t have to f...

en-us

26:53

The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2, Episode 2; Practice,...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/05/07

We explore the concept of persistence from Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way" and discover how persisting through challenges is the key to effective action in life and leadership. • The best way out of any challenge is always through, not around • Persistence and pertinacity are key assets demonstrated by historical leaders like General Grant • Uphill goals require uphill habits and relentless determination • Having a clear "why" statement fuels persistence when motivation naturally wa...

en-us

27:32

002 - What's On Your Bookshelf (Exclusive Series):...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/05/02

We explore the transformative concept of Extreme Ownership from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's book on Navy SEAL leadership principles applied to business and life. Through powerful military examples and business parallels, we unpack how taking complete responsibility as a leader creates a culture of accountability and success. • Leaders own everything in their world—there are no bad teams, only bad leaders • Taking responsibility for both successes and failures builds trust and team discipl...

en-us

29:30

114-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 2, Episode 1;...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/04/30

Have you ever felt stuck when facing an obstacle, unsure how to move forward? The key to transformation lies not in your perception alone, but in what you do next. Continuing our journey through Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," we explore Part Two – the critical transition from perception to action. Theodore Roosevelt's wisdom frames our discussion perfectly: "We must either wear out or rust out. Every one of us." This choice between meaningful movement and stagnation lies at the he...

en-us

28:38

113 - The Obstacle Is The Way, Perspective

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/04/23

It always starts with a moment. A moment when everything feels impossible. For Denise, it was standing at the crossroads of a career shift, staring down uncertainty like an opponent in the ring. For Sam, it was watching someone she believed in struggle—not because they lacked talent, but because they couldn’t see their own path forward. What makes the difference in those moments? It isn’t strength. It isn’t luck. It’s perspective. In this episode, Sam and Denise dive into Part One of The Obst...

en-us

35:29

112 - The Obstacle Is The Way: Objectivity, Turning...

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/04/16

Denise and Sam explore how practicing objectivity can transform our approach to life's obstacles, drawing wisdom from Ryan Holiday's bestseller "The Obstacle is the Way." • Distinguishing between perception (emotional reactions) and observation (factual reality) • Our first thoughts come from programming and defaults, but our second thoughts define who we are • Reacting immediately to first impressions can cause us to miss valuable opportunities and connections • Diversity of thought helps u...

en-us

29:29

111 - The Obstacle is the Way: Steady your Nerves

What"s on Your Bookshelf? ·

2025/04/09

Denise and Sam explore the concept of perception in Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way," focusing on how steadying our nerves and controlling our emotions can transform obstacles into opportunities. • Perception shapes our response to challenges and determines whether obstacles block us or become the way forward • Public speaking anxiety as a common example of needing to steady your nerves in high-pressure situations • The importance of being "the adult in the room" when facing workplac...

en-us

100 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College