Books are an incredible way for a reader to consume a lifetime of lessons passed down by an author, and in many cases, avoid needing to go through the same mistakes the author did in their own life.

An even more condensed version of this passing-down of knowledge can be found in podcasts.

I always have my guests share a summarized version of their life story to start things off for this reason, as in many cases, listeners will be able to fill in puzzle pieces about themselves or their future plans just by hearing someone else share the story of their own journey.

This proliferation and decentralization of long-form content is a powerful tool we can all use to break through mental/physical obstacles, and grow at an unprecedented rate. Thanks to its mass-availability, there is no excuse to not take advantage of it.

If you were looking for a sign from the universe to cut down on the time you spend doomscrolling and Netflix-binging, and replace it with consciousness-boosting books and podcasts...this is it!