Jodie Cook Book Recommendations

Originals

How Non-Conformists Move the World

by Adam Grant

"Gives you permission to be different." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Purple Cow

Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable

by Seth Godin

"A worthwhile reminder that extraordinary companies win." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Atomic Habits

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

by James Clear

"I love the simplicity of this book." - Jodie Cook (Source)

On Writing Well

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

by William Zinsser

"A fascinating exploration of writing for different genres." - Jodie Cook (Source)

A Guide to the Good Life

The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

by William B. Irvine

"[Focuses] on continually improving every aspect of your life and work." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Choose Yourself!

by James Altucher

"There’s no reason to wait in line to be picked when you can choose yourself. I love the audacity of this book." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Digital Minimalism

Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

by Cal Newport

"[Looks] into lifestyle design and lifestyle habits to ensure that you’re making intentional choices about how you spend your limited time on this planet." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Tribe of Mentors

Short Life Advice from the Best in the World

by Tim Ferriss

"[Brings] incredible mentors right to you, in the comfort of your own home." - Jodie Cook (Source)

The Everything Store

Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

by Brad Stone

"Do you dare run a business like Jeff?!" - Jodie Cook (Source)

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

by Ben Horowitz

"Reframes your mind: hard doesn’t mean bad. Seeking the easy route is a trap." - Jodie Cook (Source)

David and Goliath

Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

by Malcolm Gladwell

"Straight-talking guidance on why life is too short to be little." - Jodie Cook (Source)

You'll See It When You Believe It

The Way to Your Personal Transformation

by Wayne Dyer

"Will transform your mindset and help you step up a level." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Key Person of Influence

The Five-Step Method to Become One of the Most Highly Valued and Highly Paid People in Your Industry

by Daniel Priestley

"The KPIs of every industry are reaping most of the benefits and this book explains how you can join them." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Superfans

How to Capture Attention, Foster Community and Build the Most Loyal Following You Could Ever Imagine

by Pat Flynn

"[Focuses] on the importance of serving an audience really well, however small it might be." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Super Attractor

Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams

by Gabrielle Bernstein

"Less pushing for progress and more allowing opportunity in." - Jodie Cook (Source)

101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think

by Brianna Wiest

"Perfect for millennials with doubts." - Jodie Cook (Source)

How To Be F*cking Awesome

by Dan Meredith

"Effective life advice from an entrepreneur who practices what he preaches." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Essentialism

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

by Greg Mckeown

"Do less but do it better. Wise words with application across life and business." - Jodie Cook (Source)

The Art of Impossible

A Peak Performance Primer

by Steven Kotler

"This book will not only help you find what you were put here to do, it will set you up well to actually do it." - Jodie Cook (Source)

The Courage to Be Disliked

The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

by Ichiro Kishimi

"A fascinating look into how Adlerian psychology applies to modern life. Keep an open mind when reading this book." - Jodie Cook (Source)

The 5AM Club

Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.

by Robin Sharma

"A coach to billionaires and global humanitarians, [the author] poured his heart and soul into this book." - Jodie Cook (Source)

The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho

"The most important messages shared in the most beautiful story." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Can't Hurt Me

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

by David Goggins

"If David Goggins can run a hundred miles on broken legs, what’s possible for you?!" - Jodie Cook (Source)

What I Know For Sure

by Oprah Winfrey

"Cutting through the noise and remembering what really matters as a strategy for success and peace in life and work." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

by Angela Duckworth

"Enthusiasm and knowledge are totally useless without grit." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Anything You Want

40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur

by Derek Sivers

"A perfect reminder that business can be simple." - Jodie Cook (Source)

The 4-Hour Workweek

Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

by Tim Ferriss

"Life and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Tools of Titans

The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

by Tim Ferriss

"Read it with a huge notebook in front of you for all the ideas and actions it will spark!" - Jodie Cook (Source)

The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

by Steven Pressfield

"This book is a sharp reality check for every artist. It will help you become unblocked, right now and possibly forever." - Jodie Cook (Source)

So Good They Can't Ignore You

Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

by Cal Newport

"I love the focus on being unapologetically exceptional, putting the hours in and outproducing everyone else on your quest to becoming a true artist." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Perennial Seller

The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts

by Ryan Holiday

"Less throwing any old rubbish out there and more testing and refining until you are truly proud of what you have created." - Jodie Cook (Source)

It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work

by David Heinemeier Hansson

"A powerful reminder that complications and bureaucracy are a choice. I love the 37 Signals ethos." - Jodie Cook (Source)

Awaken the Giant Within

How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial

by Tony Robbins

"Plenty of actionables to develop a better mindset." - Jodie Cook (Source)

The Magic of Thinking Big

by David J. Schwartz

"The sooner you read [this book] the sooner you will up your game." - Jodie Cook (Source)