
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books
The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Each week, we interview one of the world's top authors and help you discover new books, new mentors and new resources that you can use to achieve more and live better. The right book at the right time will change your life. Nicholas Hutchison, the host of Life-Changing Books, is a founder of BookThinkers and has used these books to improve his life in every way imaginable. Behind the podcast, our team at BookThinkers is dedicated to building educational tools and social communities that you can use to fulfill your potential. Enjoy the show!
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262. Philip Portman | The Three Keys to Success: Define Your Version of Success and Achieve It
In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Philip Portman, author of The Three Keys to Success: Define Your Version of Success and Achieve It. Phil is a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of TextDrip, and a proud member of the Forbes Technology Council. He’s launched multiple startups in automation and com

261. Alexis Leigh | Pain is a Portal to Beauty: Stunning Discoveries After Loss, Psychedelics, and Feeling It All
Join us for BookThinkers LIVE 2025! Happening November 9, 2025! https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025 In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Alexis Leigh, author of Pain is a Portal to Beauty: Stunning Discoveries After Loss, Psychedelics, and Feeling It All. Alexis is an investme
Join us for BookThinkers LIVE 2025! Happening November 9, 2025! https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025 In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Emily Mendenhall, author of Unmasked: COVID, Community, and the Case of Okoboji. Emily is a medical anthropologist, professor at Georgetown Un

259. Angela Jamieson | Using No. 2 to Get to No. 1: The Shockingly Insightful, Full-of-Crap Self-Help Book.
Join us for BookThinkers LIVE 2025! Happening November 9, 2025! https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025 In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Angela Jamieson, author of Using No. 2 to Get to No. 1: The Shockingly Insightful, Full-of-Crap Self-Help Book. This is a fun one! Angela is a ret

258. Rick Walker | 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning: How to Unlock Your Mind, Happiness, Power, and Your Enemies’ Demise
In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Rick Walker, author of 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning: How to Unlock Your Mind, Happiness, Power, and Your Enemies’ Demise. Rick is a high-impact founder, philosopher, and private equity leader who built a 400-person company by age 26, scaled a 2,000+ team membe
Join us for BookThinkers LIVE 2025! Happening November 9, 2025! https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025 In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Jason Su, author of The Joy of Poker: Win More With Less Stress And No Regrets. Jason is a longtime cash game pro, performance coach, and the foun