You bad ass, you made it!
We’re just about at the end of the first month of The Bad Ass Bookshelf.
A huge congrats to anyone who’s finished or is close to finishing Think Again by Adam Grant.
We’ve been thoroughly enjoying the insights and conversation being shared over on our discord channel about the book so far. So cool!
For those that haven’t read our Feb book, don’t sweat it - you’re in pole position to hit the ground running in March with our next book…
And speaking of our next book - wonder what it is going to be??
Below you’ll find the 3 nominated titles. Have a read of those, then scroll on a little further to cast your vote!!
Aaaaaand - if you’d like the winning March book to be on us, check out our referral program below for your chance to win it!
♦︎ Reminder that we have our End of Month Book Club call this Thursday the 27th at 17:00 GMT (12:00 EST / 09:00 PST).
To register and ensure you don’t miss it, click here!
﹅ The shortlist
With March comes spring - a time of renewal and new beginnings. So for this reason, our shortlisted books for next month focus on the theme of Psychology & Personal Growth.
And, in a nod to International Women’s Day on the 8th of March - each of our nominated titles comes via a female author.
Here’s our March shortlist:
1. Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
This insightful book delves into the power of mindset, showing how believing that abilities and intelligence can be developed unlocks new approaches to challenges, learning, and success. Dweck breaks down the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, revealing how small shifts in thinking can drive meaningful progress in careers, relationships, and personal development.
» Check it out on goodreads
(Available in book and audio formats)
2. Grit by Angela Duckworth
Success isn’t just about talent; it’s about perseverance. Duckworth explores the science of grit, the blend of passion and persistence that fuels achievement. Drawing on research and real-world stories, she shows why resilience often outweighs raw ability and how anyone can develop a grittier mindset to reach their goals.
»Check it out on goodreads
(Available in book and audio formats)
3. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith
A practical and engaging guide to mental well-being, this book condenses the expertise of clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith into clear, actionable strategies. Covering everything from managing anxiety and building confidence to handling negative thoughts, it offers a toolkit for navigating life’s challenges with greater self-awareness and resilience.
» Check it out on goodreads
(Available in book and audio formats)
● Vote now
Time to decide which of the three books listed you’d like to read in March! The book with the most votes will be selected and announced next week over email.
So vote now to help the Bad Ass Bookshelf community get underway with their second book!
Which book would you like to read in March?
✷ Referrer of the month
Refer to win the next book of the month
The top referrer for this month will receive a copy of next month’s Bad Ass Bookshelf book of the month!
If you enjoy being part of the Bad Ass Bookshelf and know colleagues, friends or family that would also benefit from being a part of it, invite them in!
There can only be on winner so start referring now!
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► Join the conversation
What Bad Ass Bookshelf members are saying
In addition to weekly progress emails and the book club calls at the end of the month, we also have a Bad Ass Bookshelf community Discord channel.
If you’ve not heard of Discord or are a bit unsure, it is web app for sharing, chatting and collaborating not unlike Teams or Slack (but it’s way cooler and your boss won’t be there so it’s chill).
Each month we create a dedicated channel for members to chat about the book as they go. We also use it for introductions, book recommendations and important links and updates etc.
The conversation is already taking place over there, so why not join us today?
♦︎ February book club call
We're so excited to host our first Bad Ass Bookshelf bookclub call to discuss February’s book, Think Again! Call details below:
Date: Thursday 27th February
Time: 17:00 GMT (12:00 EST / 09:00 PST)
Register for the call here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xWHBRfkcQOGyawRm2-5UPQ
Cannot wait to see you all there!
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