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My Most Influential Books from 2024 with AJ Vaden

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Rory Vaden reveals his top influential books from 2024 after committing to read two books every month.
The episode begins with Rory Vaden, host and co-founder of Brand Builders Group, explaining his commitment to reading two books every month for the past three years. He sets the stage for a reflection on the most influential books he read in 2024. AJ Vaden takes over to share her top five book picks, starting with 'Unreasonable Hospitality' by Will Guidara, which she praises for its lessons on bringing service into any industry. Next, she discusses 'Sacred Marriage' by Gary Thomas, highlighting its faith-based perspective that marriage is for holiness rather than happiness. The third recommendation is 'The Go-Giver' by Bob Burg, focusing on its five laws that emphasize serving others over personal gain. AJ then revisits 'Take the Stairs' by Rory Vaden, noting its timeless principles on discipline and mindset, including the quote about frustration and perspective. Finally, she covers 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There' by Marshall Goldsmith, which addresses the need for change and improvement in personal and professional life, with a focus on listening skills. Throughout, AJ emphasizes taking one actionable insight from each book to drive real change. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to rate and review the podcast.

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A reading habit opens into a grounded business conversation about service, work, and helping more people.

Rory Vaden's reading habit gives this episode a practical business frame: two books a month become less about volume than about protecting attention, staying teachable, and trading passive routines for deliberate growth.

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You want book-driven prompts that turn a reading habit into a cleaner way to think about work, money, and service.

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