Paradigm Shifting Books
What if 40 books could completely change how you see the world? Join brothers Stephen H. Covey (business) and Britain Covey (NFL veteran), grandsons of renowned author Stephen R. Covey, as they explore the most essential reads in personal and professional development. With insights straight from the authors, you’ll discover how timeless principles apply everywhere - from the boardroom to the locker room. These are the paradigm shifts that unlock growth, purpose, and lasting performance.
Paradigm Shifting Books
Why We Almost Didn't Relaunch This Podcast
In this relaunch episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey share exciting updates about the podcast's new direction while blending personal stories with profound insights. Britain, a Super Bowl champion, reveals what winning the Super Bowl really feels like (including a hilarious kindergarten project involving "Flat Stanley"), while both hosts explore their grandfather Stephen R. Covey's timeless wisdom about paradigm shifts and why changing your perspective alters everything.
As part of the relaunch, they’re revisiting the 15 transformative books and authors already featured on the show—mining them for deeper insights and fresh relevance—before continuing their journey toward uncovering 40 must-read books for personal and professional growth. With new weekly episodes, this reboot promises a more structured and thoughtful approach to transformation, one paradigm at a time.
Tune in to discover why Britain's teammates laughed at Flat Stanley, how to apply Einstein's problem-solving principle to daily life, and what makes this podcast's approach to personal growth unique. Let's jump in!
What We Discuss
- [00:02] Introduction to Paradigm Shifting Books
- [01:20] Super Bowl Experience
- [03:24] Flat Stanley in the Super Bowl
- [06:03] Podcast relaunch
- [12:52] Why "paradigm shifting"?
- [14:45] Listening to Stephen R. Covey and Einstein's secret
- [17:50] Roots vs. branches concept
- [19:36] Invitation to join the journey
Notable Quotes
- [00:11:08] “What we'll do initially is go back through the 15 books and then get back into the ultimate goal of reviewing 40 books that everyone should read when it comes to personal and professional development.” — Stephen Covey
- [00:14:00] “Changing your paradigm will change your behavior far quicker than trying to fix the behavior itself.” — Britain Covey
- [00:18:23] “Focus on the roots, not the branches. That’s where real transformation happens.” — Stephen Covey
Resources
Paradigm Shifting Books
Britain Covey
Stephen H. Covey