Book Notes: In-depth book notes and favorite quotes
Book Notes are my personal library of insights, lessons, and takeaways from the books I’ve read. Every book on this page has shaped how I think, work, and create. Below you’ll find my growing collection of Book Notes.
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Faith
Empty Out the Negative
By: Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen’s Empty Out the Negative offers a hopeful reminder to release daily the guilt, resentment, doubt, and worry that drain our joy — and replace them with forgiveness, gratitude, and faith. In his warm, conversational style, Osteen shares stories and practical methods to reset your thinking and make space for a more positive, God-centered life.
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In Search of Wisdom
By: Joyce Meyer
A practical, encouraging guide through the 31 chapters of Proverbs, In Search of Wisdom uncovers seven timeless principles — wisdom, understanding, prudence, knowledge, discretion, discernment, and the fear of the Lord. With her direct yet compassionate style, Joyce Meyer blends personal stories, biblical insights, and repeated themes like guarding our words into an accessible commentary that makes Proverbs come alive.
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Productivity
Do Life Differently
By: Jeff D. Reeter
Part memoir, part leadership manual, Do Life Differently reads like a mentor sharing hard-won wisdom with a new mentee. Jeff D. Reeter weaves together personal stories, probing questions, and a belief in the value of every person into a life-by-design system rooted in habits, goals, and values. This book challenges you to reflect deeply and take actionable steps without waiting for the “perfect” template.
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Free to Focus
By: Michael Hyatt
Designed to move you from defensive to intentional with your time, Free to Focus outlines Michael Hyatt’s complete productivity system, refined from decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. With actionable steps, a forgiving tone, and online resources to get started immediately, Hyatt makes the case for both high performance and intentional rest.
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Personal Growth
The School of Greatness
By: Lewis Howes
A blend of personal storytelling and success strategies, Lewis Howes’ The School of Greatness shares how he rebuilt his life and the mindsets of high achievers he’s met along the way. Through practical exercises, grounding techniques, and inspiring profiles, Howes invites readers to rewrite their own stories and pursue meaningful goals with resilience.
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