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Turning Every Moment into a Masterclass As small business owners, we're no strangers to the juggling act of balancing personal development with the ongoing demands of our enterprises. This is where audiobooks come into play. 📖 🎧 Imagine this: - On your morning run: Instead of the same playlist, you're accompanied by voices that challenge and inspire, turning each step into a stride towards personal growth. - During your commute: Transform dead time into a productive learning session, with business strategies and leadership lessons from those who've walked the path. - In moments of rest: Dive into a fiction narrative, allowing your mind to wander and relax, fostering creativity and innovation when you return to the grind. I have just finished listening to "The Wisdom of the Bullfrog" which is a great book about living in the present and adapting to change with ease. Blinkist is also a great tool to get a quick summary of the book to see if its the right fit! 😄 ✔️

Want to help a small business? Support an independent author? Go around the gargantuan middlemen (Amazon, google, meta, etc)? Shop Canadian/local? In one week - August 19th - I am launching a kickstarter to get special editions, audiobooks, and more directly into readers' hands. If you have any interest in grabbing a copy of The Elements of Time, this is the absolute best way to do it. I’m able to offer significantly more higher quality options by printing and shipping independently - and can reinvest far more directly into creating and partnering with other independent creators, as opposed to relying on big businesses Check out the kickstarter and hit “notify me on launch” - https://lnkd.in/g7nf9VD8 What’s in the kickstarter? - Special first edition signed and numbered hardbacks of The Winds of Change - Early access to the brand new prequel novella: Paschia’s Hidden Journals - Early access to The Winds of Change and Paschia’s Hidden Journals audiobooks (discounted from the audible price) - Never before seen series artwork - A ton of other Kickstarter exclusive perks If you want to support a small business (me, a business of one), have any interest in the story, or know someone who might like a science-fantasy as a gift, please consider checking it out!

At StoryWeaver, we're revolutionizing the audiobook experience by putting you in control of the protagonist's journey. Imagine speaking your choices and instantly shaping the narrative as it unfolds. Your decisions guide the character's actions, dialogues, and ultimately, the story's outcome. This level of interactivity transforms passive listening into an immersive adventure where you're not just following a predetermined path, but actively creating it. Whether you choose to be cautious or bold, diplomatic or confrontational, each choice opens up new possibilities and storylines. It's like having an infinite number of books in one, tailored to your preferences and play style. Join us in redefining storytelling and experience the thrill of being the hero in your own personalized epic. The future of audiobooks is here, and it's waiting for your voice to bring it to life. #AI #innovation #newtechnology #startup

Day 4: Defining the Problem I've always been fascinated by the strategies and intricacies involved in starting and running a successful business. Even before I considered launching my own venture, I spent a lot of time absorbing knowledge from books, or more accurately, audiobooks. Over the years, one key lesson has stood out: the foundation of any good business is a well-defined problem. It’s about finding that “itch” your potential clients are willing to pay to have scratched. With over five years of experience in marketing and web development, I've been refining my skills and considering how best to apply them to solve real-world problems. My first step? Investigating the market to identify who would benefit most from these skills and how I can provide the best solutions. #100DaysToBusiness #ProblemSolving #Entrepreneurship

As a tech entrepreneur, long hours in front of screens are the norm but taking regular breaks from the screen is important. 1. Protect your eyes and health Staring at screens for hours can cause digital eye strain and poor posture. Follow the 20-20-20 rule—every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. 2. Use your screen time wisely Make sure your screen time is purposeful. When engaging with a digital screen, focus on specific tasks rather than idly browsing between tasks. 3. Look for alternatives Explore other ways to connect and get things done. Opt for phone calls instead of chat sessions, listen to audiobooks instead of reading digital editions, or use pen and paper instead of a notes app. 4. Go for a walk Go for short walks throughout the day to relax your eyes and mind. What else would you like to add?

"You must begin by knowing that you have already arrived." Richard Bach's book Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a collection of life lessons imparted and supervised by Jonathan, a seagull. The novella-length fable was awarded the 1974 Grammy Award for best audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording. In this week's series, we learn the key topics and important concepts of the book through Jonathan's experiences. See you tomorrow morning with the first highlight of the book! . . #Motivation #Startups #Founders #Bookworms #Books #Book #LoveForBooks #BookLover #Learning

🚨Spotify just launched audiobooks in France, and many other countries. What about a listen? 📚 My book: „Today‘s Superpower: Building Networks“ may be included in your country. 🎙️Narrated by myself 2 years ago, you can learn about the importance to build business networks to solve the world‘s biggest problems! —— „ In Today’s Superpower - Building Networks: 7 Mindsets Principles to Thrive in a Fast-Changing World, Mikel Mangold explores the intersection between the new startup and multistakeholder economy, mindset and networks. Change happens when people with a collaborative and ecosystem mindset are plugged into the right networks. This book discusses seven mindset principles enabling the reader to thrive in the startup and multi-stakeholder economy by building and growing networks of ideas and knowledge, networks of resources such as capital and infrastructure, and networks of people to join your mission. Most people think change comes from a top-down approach, where the people in the middle and the bottom don’t have much power to effect change. In Today’s Superpower - Building Networks: 7 Mindsets Principles to Thrive in a Fast-Changing World, Mikel Mangold challenges this common-held belief and that anyone can drive a transformation, answering questions like: What is a startup ecosystem? Why should I care about the new economy? How can I be successful in this fast-changing world And more...“ —————- Ps: advise you to listen to it speed 1.2x 😉 🔗 https://lnkd.in/et42WMug Let me know you thoughts in comments

Remember when memorizing phone numbers was normal ? Now, I don't even know my wife's number by heart. 😅 (I think I am going to have a problem....) Kids computed complex maths before calculators took over. Reading? That's what podcasts and audiobooks are for, right? 🚗 Is tech making us lazy, or just more efficient? 🤔 Applied to entrepreneurs. Instead of talking to customers to understand their problems and needs, are we going to rely solely on GPTs to do the brainstorming and problem-solving for us?

As part of my daily routine, I’ve made listening to audiobooks a priority. Not surprisingly, it’s helped me make huge strides in broadening my perspective, challenging my way of thinking, and fostering mindset growth. Here are some of the recents and what I plan to get into next: 📖 Recently Read: 1. Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear 3. Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill 4. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss 5. 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan 🎧 Up Next: 1. Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi 2. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 3. The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz 4. The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han 5. Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl 📌 What books do you recommend? I’d love to keep my list growing!

Audiobooks… one of the greatest innovations, especially for people with dyslexia.. game changing.. #madebydyslexia #sustainablebusiness #entrepreneurship #mindset #businesscoaching #yourlegacy #runlegacy #sustainablegrowth Pinky Ghadiali