Shelf Improvement Book Club

Hey Shelf Improvers! Another week another couple of chapters :) 🎙️ In today's episode, we cover: Chapter 9 - Rediscovering Rest Chapter 10 - The Impatience Spiral Chapter 11 - Staying On The Bus How did you find these chapters? Dont forget to share in the community :) 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ books, so pick one that resonates with you and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join! Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and find inspiration. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: info@shelfimprovementpodcast.com 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X

Hey Shelf Improvers! Another week another couple of chapters :) 🎙️ In today's episode, we cover: Chapter 6 - The Intimate Interrupter Part 2 - Beyond Control Chapter 7 - We Never Really Have Time Chapter 8 - You Are Here How did you find these chapters? Dont forget to share in the community :) 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ books, so pick one that resonates with you and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join! Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and find inspiration. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: info@shelfimprovementpodcast.com 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X

Hey Shelf Improvers! How are you all getting on with this book? are we liking?? 🎙️ In today's episode, we continue with the following chapters: Chapter 3 - Facing Finitude Chapter 4 - Becoming a Better Procrastinator Chapter 5 - The Watermelon Problem How did you find this book? Dont forget to share in the community :) 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ books, so pick one that resonates with you and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join! Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and find inspiration. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: info@shelfimprovementpodcast.com 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X

Hey Shelf Improvers! New month, new book! By popular request, we're diving into Four Thousand Weeks—a powerful and thought-provoking book by Oliver Burkeman that challenges our relationship with time. This isn't your typical time management guide. Instead of cramming more into your day, Burkeman invites us to accept our limits and focus on what truly matters. It's about choosing wisely—not doing everything. 🎙️ In today's episode, we explore the first 3 chapters: Intro – In The Long Run, We're all dead Part 1 - Choosing to Choose Chapter 1 – The Limit-Embracing Life Chapter 2 – The Efficiency Trap How did you find this book? Dont forget to share in the community :) 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ books, so pick one that resonates with you and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join! Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and find inspiration. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: info@shelfimprovementpodcast.com 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X

Hey Shelf Improvers! Ever wondered what it takes to go from buying your first property at 19 to running multiple successful businesses? This week's guest proves that with vision and hustle, anything is possible. In this inspiring bonus episode, we sit down with David Lamb — a powerhouse in the property world. From securing his first property as a teenager to now running Orange Sales and Lettings, a construction firm, and hosting the Beyond the Bricks podcast, David is the definition of a modern-day entrepreneur. He shares the highs, the hard lessons, and the mindset that helped him scale. His book of choice we dive into, is a game-changing book that fuels his philosophy: 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan — the same brilliant mind behind Who Not How, another favorite we've discussed in past episodes. Whether you're new to investing or knee-deep in bricks and mortar, David's story will give you the motivation to dream bigger and build smarter. 🎧 Listen now and get inspired to level up your own journey. Connect with David Lamb: 📲 Instagram: @davidlambproperty 🏠 Lettings Agency: Orange Sales & Lettings 🎥 YouTube: David Lamb Property 🌐 Website: davidlambproperty.co.uk 🎧 Podcast: Beyond the Bricks on Spotify

Hey Shelf Improvers! Where has this month gone!? Another book complete 🎙️ In today's episode, we're covering the last 2 chapters of the book! Chapter 6 - Building a New Future Chapter 7 - From Self- Sabotage to Self Mastery How did you find this book? Dont forget to share in the community :) Next Month we will be delving into another new book voted by our community 'Four Thousand Weeks' by Oliver Burkeman Oliver Burkeman takes a refreshingly honest and deeply philosophical dive into time management, flipping the script on hustle culture and productivity hacks. With only about four thousand weeks in an average human life, he challenges us to stop chasing the illusion of control and embrace the beautifully finite nature of our existence. This book isn't about doing more—it's about doing what truly matters. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck on the hamster wheel, or just craving a slower, more intentional way to live. 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ books, so pick one that resonates with you and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join! Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and find inspiration. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: info@shelfimprovementpodcast.com 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X

Hey Shelf Improvers! 🎙️ In today's episode, we're discussing: Chapter 4 - Building Emotional Intelligence Chapter 5 - Releasing The Past I must apologise in advance we do have a good moan on this one and we do say goodbye then speak for another 10-15mins as we do lol :p 💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ books, so pick one that resonates with you and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join! Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and find inspiration. Links below! 🔗 Join us here: 📱 WhatsApp & email updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: info@shelfimprovementpodcast.com 📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub 💡 Support our new Instagram page! Like, follow, share, and tag us when you post about your reads—we appreciate it more than you know! Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X

They reframe 'self-sabotage' as learned protective patterns rather than blame. Subconscious safety beliefs, hypnosis, and subliminals come up as ways to uncover blocks. Conversations explore whether wealth masks deeper needs like love and acceptance. Practical talk on starting small, building compound progress, and using triggers like jealousy as guides toward freedom.

Hi Shelf Improvers! We've got a special treat for you in this bonus episode. Meet Rob Graves—yes, that's his real name, and no, he doesn't moonlight as a gravedigger. Rob is a former estate agency owner who built and sold a multi-million-pound business. Now, he's on a mission to help others do the same through powerful coaching and proven strategies. Rob shares how to: Turn your agency into a £1 million powerhouse Build teams that actually perform Stand out in a crowded market Set clear, focused goals that drive results He's a huge fan of Does It Make the Boat Go Faster?, which makes him the perfect guest to break it down with us. Quote of the day: "A good coach will tell you what you don't want to hear, show you what you don't want to see, so you can be everything you were meant to be." 🎙 Rob also hosts his own podcast—check it HERE 🔗 Connect with him on LinkedIn Enjoy the episode, and as always, we'll catch you next time! Holly & Anna x

They explore why we self-sabotage and the first steps to break those patterns. Nature metaphors like fires and mountains frame growth. Practical tactics such as journaling, pen-to-paper prompts, and using ChatGPT to surface subconscious blocks are discussed. They tackle chronic discontent, control fears, and a challenge to share more positives while embracing slow, imperfect progress.