Here's The Point with Kaiden Kelly
I cover lengthy non-fiction books in 20 minutes or less that focus on personal development to be happier, healthier, wealthier and wiser. This podcast is a supplement to my main podcast, "Book Club with Kaiden Kelly" where I dive into more depth on each book that is covered.
Episodes
42 episodes
Discipline Is Required For Success
The theme of today's episode revolves around a few aspects of discipline and how it is essential if you want success making any improvements in your life. We read quotes from Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday, as well as passages f...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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19:31
What Better Values & Awareness Will Do For You
We covered several quotes and themes from Donald Robertson's How To Think Like A Roman Emperor including how to have better values, the importance of awareness, the connection between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and St...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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15:40
Own Your Past, Change Your Future
The Ramsey Personality Dr. John Delony writes "A Not-So-Complicated Approach to Relationships, Mental Health, and Wellness" in his book titles Own Your Past, Change Your Future. Learn simple and practical ways to gain a better...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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17:44
Atomic Habits 2.0
The New Year brings big goals and resolutions but we often don't know what to do differently to reach our goals or improve our lives. James Clear illustrates a clear and proven system to developing new good habits and eliminating bad habits in ...
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16:00
Reach Your Goals in 2023
If you're like me and most people, you'll make New Year Resolutions and set big goals to accomplish through 2023. If you're still like me, you won't revisit or reach your goals by the end of the year. The problem is hardly your fault. We often ...
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17:33
Start With WHY
There are two ways to influence a persons behavior according to Simon Sinek in his book "Start With WHY" and they to either manipulate or to inspire. Simon takes a wide scoped perspective to the consequences of utilizing manipulative tactics an...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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15:47
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck
We revisit Mark Manson's "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck" because his wisdom is timeless and, well, frankly, we don't give a f*ck that we've already covered it. There is too much to give our attention and time to in todays world, Manson he...
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18:52
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Yuval Noah Harari compiles yet another provoking piece of work concerning how human behavior has been shaped through evolution, what that could mean for our future, and most importantly in this novel "21 Lessons for the 21st Century", how we sh...
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17:55
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Through a compilation of tweets and interviews from Naval, an Indian-American entrepreneur and investor, author Eric Jorgenson shares Naval's best advice on wealth and happiness in the book, "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant."
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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18:55
The Quest For Character
History is filled with countless examples of success and failure ranging from individuals to entire nations. Massimo Pigliucci focuses on two people in particular in his book "The Quest For Character," Socrates and Alcibiades, a philosopher and...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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17:21
Chatter
Humans have evolved to create a little voice in our heads, but that voice can cause a lot of problems for us if we aren't aware of it. Ethan Kross examines the influence this inner voice has on us in his first book "Chatter" and describes ways ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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18:13
A New Earth
There is only one perpetrator of evil on the planet and it is Human Unconsciousness. Eckhart Tolle teaches in his book "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" that Awakening is the solution to this problem. He shares how you can Awaken ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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19:58
Recapture the Rapture
Do you feel like Capital M Meaning has been lost in the world? Jaime Wheal makes this case and discusses solutions in his book "Recapture the Rapture." In a world seemingly devoid of Meaning, it has never been more important for the Human Race ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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14:15
Broke Millennial
Millennials are on track to retire 5-9 years later than previous generations. Erin Lowry believes it is because of a general lack of basic financial literacy. She breaks down the world of finances in simple and humorous terms in her book "Broke...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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16:02
The Algebra Of Happiness
Scott Galloway is a professor, writer, and YouTube series host who has covered a lot of ground on what happiness looks like and attempts to compile the lessons he has learned in his book "The Algebra Of Happiness."
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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16:56
Discipline Is Destiny
The Stoic Philosophers emphasized Four Cardinal Virtues: Courage, Temperance, Justice, and Wisdom. Ryan Holiday is on a mission to compile four books covering these four cardinal virtues with this second installment, "Discipline Is Destiny." Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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16:19
Missing Each Other
The 21st Century has introduced a plethora of new ways to connect with friends, family, and strangers. Why do we continue to feel lonely? Edward Brodkin, MD & Ashley Pallathra, MA, two social neuroscience experts, discuss how we can deepen ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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16:27
The Greatest Story Ever Told - So Far
When it comes to life's biggest and most mysterious questions like, "Why are we here? Where did we come from? Where will I go when I die?", renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence M. Krauss takes to science to answer these questions in his book...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:35
The Untethered Soul
Michael A. Singer imparts his extraordinary wisdom on the "self" in his book "The Untethered Soul" and how we should view life and the "self" to live a happier, more peaceful life.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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15:18
Financial Freedom
Grant Sabatier gives a thorough explanation to his path to financial freedom in his book... "Financial Freedom." The biggest takeaway to his message is not how to make millions of dollars, it's how to reclaim your time; a far more valuable reso...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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14:26
Surrounded By Idiots
An unusual episode for Book Club; the latest book was "Surrounded By Idiots" by Thomas Erikson. Some controversy was discovered around the book and the author upon further reading and this episode is a wild conversation regarding what we found....
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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15:33
I Didn't Do The Thing Today
We hold ourselves to extraordinarily high standards in this day and age. We set a high bar for ourselves with work, hobbies, health, and more. If you're someone like me, you may be unkind to yourself when you fall short of your goals. Madeleine...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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17:25
How To Think Like A Roman Emperor
One of the most notable Stoic Philosophers was a Roman Emperor named Marcus Aurelius. His life and decision making exemplified Stoic Values and is dissected by Donald Robertson in "How To Think Like A Roman Emperor." Learn what values Sto...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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17:22
The Simple Path to Wealth
Follow J.L. Collins' practical wisdom in his book "The Simple Path to Wealth." Whether you prioritize having "F-You Money" or more time on your hands to do what is most important to you, Collins shares practical steps you can take today to get ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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15:08
Braving The Wilderness
True belonging is something you carry with you, not something you achieve. It is being your authentic self whether everyone around you is with you or not. Discover how to feel true belonging and gain courage to stand along in Brene Brown's book...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:27