The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 324: REBOOT - How to Decide What To Read
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Feb 25, 2026 A practical guide to building a personal filter for choosing what to read. Tips on targeting books that close specific growth gaps and following intense curiosities. Advice to balance new releases with classics and keep a trusted author list. Suggestions for leaning on respected leaders' recommendations and being purposeful about what to skip.
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Plane Conversation Sparked Reading Framework
- J.R. Briggs describes a plane conversation where a fellow passenger admitted she hadn’t thought about why she picked her book.
- That exchange prompted Briggs to explain his intentional reading framework and share it on the podcast.
A Reading Filter Raises Your Batting Average
- Having a reading filter prevents aimless, overwhelming choices and raises your 'batting average' for worthwhile books.
- Briggs developed a decision tree and found it increased confidence and purpose in his reading selections.
Read To The Gaps You Intend To Close
- Read to the gaps where you want to grow by listing areas to develop over the next 6–12 months.
- Match books to concrete goals like learning a skill, leading culture, or studying a historical leader.