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Mindful Reading

Mindful Reading

By: James de Klerk & Peter Banda
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An unashamedly self-help podcast where we go through interesting self-help books, and discuss the nuggets of wisdom in them. Once a month, we'll discuss our latest read, exploring its teachings and learning how we can apply its principles to our lives.

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  • #33 - Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
    Dec 17 2025

    A discussion on the book Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson.

    Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson is written in the style where each chapter is made up of a handful of mini articles, with the articles being about one and a half pages on average. There are about 90 of these mini articles, with each being a nugget of wisdom on how to rework work and run a business.

    Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • #32 - Start With Why by Simon Sinek
    Nov 6 2025

    A discussion on the book Start With Why by Simon Sinek.

    Start With Why by Simon Sinek introduces The Golden Circle, an idea he developed while trying to understand why some marketing worked better than others. Over time, he realized the concept explained not just effective marketing, but how great leaders and organizations inspire action. The Golden Circle consists of three layers - Why, How, and What - with “why” at the center representing purpose or belief. Sinek illustrates the idea with examples from companies like Apple and Harley-Davidson, showing how those that “start with why” inspire loyalty and success. The book’s central message, reflected in its subtitle, is that great leaders inspire everyone to take action by starting with why.

    Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • #31 - All About Love by bell hooks
    Sep 27 2025

    A discussion on the book All About Love by bell hooks.

    All About Love by bell hooks is a call to return to love in a culture of lovelessness. It digs in to the difficulties of life and love through the lens of feminism. Touching on the importance of defining love clearly, on the importance of a love ethic, and how love is found in community and communion with others. She urges readers to forgo the alure of materialism, and rather to live simply, and by doing so, take a step forward in art of loving.

    Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
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