Book Club Breakdown: Lessons from Gladwell, Napoleon Hill, and More
Welcome back to Season 5 – Ep. 3 of Raising the Flipping Bar! In this episode, I’m kicking off our new Elevation Business Book Club with a deep dive into the 5 Pillars of Wealth—time, social, mental, physical, and financial—and how they impact both business and life. From timeless classics like Think & Grow Rich to modern insights from Sahil Bloom and Tim Grover, I share what I’ve been reading, re-reading, and most importantly, implementing in 2025. Here’s what I cover: Why I re-read m...
Welcome back to Season 5 – Ep. 3 of Raising the Flipping Bar!
In this episode, I’m kicking off our new Elevation Business Book Club with a deep dive into the 5 Pillars of Wealth—time, social, mental, physical, and financial—and how they impact both business and life. From timeless classics like Think & Grow Rich to modern insights from Sahil Bloom and Tim Grover, I share what I’ve been reading, re-reading, and most importantly, implementing in 2025.
Here’s what I cover:
Why I re-read my top business books multiple times last year (and what changed in my business)
Insights from Malcolm Gladwell’s The Return of the Tipping Point and why it’s more relevant than ever
How Think & Grow Rich still resonates nearly 90 years after it was written
The 5 Pillars of Wealth explained—and why time wealth is the most valuable asset
Personal stories, including our family goal of visiting every NFL stadium
Tim Grover’s Relentless and what Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant can teach entrepreneurs about adaptability and focus
Lessons from Chris Williamson’s Modern Wisdom podcast, including critical thinking, community, and avoiding burnout
You’ll also hear practical takeaways on:
Auditing your 5 pillars monthly to track growth
Balancing nutrition, exercise, and recovery for physical wealth
Building meaningful social wealth and surrounding yourself with the right people
Making smart financial decisions by defining what “enough” really looks like
We’ll link to the featured books and podcasts in the show notes so you can dig deeper.
Coming up later this season:
A breakdown of a recent loss and the lessons learned
How to use self-directed retirement funds in GC Flip deals
Updates on Elevation Academy (Oct. 3rd at Spire Financial)
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