**About The Guest(s):**
Nick Hutchison is the author of "Rise of the Reader" and the founder of Book Thinkers, a community of nonfiction book lovers. He is passionate about personal development and helping others get the most out of their reading experiences.

**Summary:**
Nick Hutchison shares his journey of personal development and how it led him to become an avid reader and author. He emphasizes the importance of setting goals for each book and being intentional with reading time. Nick also discusses the power of implementation and taking action on the knowledge gained from books. He provides strategies for selecting the right books that align with personal goals and interests. Nick highlights the value of podcasts in building relationships and promoting books. He encourages readers to be creators rather than consumers and to consume content with intention.

**Key Takeaways:**

• Set specific goals for each book you read using the SMART framework.
• Separate reading and note-taking to enhance retention and implementation.
• Choose books that solve problems or help develop specific skill sets.
• Trust is transitive, so leverage the credibility of influential individuals to build trust with others.
• Be intentional with content consumption and strive for a balance between education and entertainment.

**Quotes:**

• "Action is the real measure of intelligence." - Napoleon Hill
• "Share your goal with the book so the book can help you achieve it."
• "Life can be easier than you think. Books condense decades of lived experience."
• "Trust is transitive. Borrow credibility from influential individuals to build trust with others."
• "Be a creator, not just a consumer."

**Chapters:**(0:00:00) Setting goals and sharing them with others for accountability(0:05:21) Importance of taking action and being intentional with reading(0:09:08) Reading for 15 minutes a day to complete a book per month(0:11:22) Nick explains how Book Thinkers community helps readers implement what they learn.(0:12:34) Nick shares strategies from his book "Rise of the Reader".(0:17:21) Trevor and Nick discuss the challenge of taking action after conferences.(0:18:45) Nick emphasizes the importance of sharing goals with books.(0:19:27) Trevor and Nick talk about podcasting and interviewing authors.(0:20:09) Nick shares his experience interviewing authors like Russell Brunson and Grant Cardone.(0:20:36) Nick Hutchison talks about interviewing his heroes on his podcast.(0:22:44) Nick Hutchison explains the concept of the "third door" to reach difficult-to-reach people.(0:23:56) Nick Hutchison shares his experience of persistently reaching out to Grant Cardone for an interview.(0:25:36) Trevor Houston shares his experience of reaching out to Elena Cardone for an interview.(0:28:00) Nick Hutchison and Trevor Houston discuss the power of podcasting for building relationships.(0:28:19) Nick Hutchison explains how podcasting has helped him in his book promotion.(0:30:34) Nick shares about his insecurities and how they shaped him(0:36:00) Trevor encourages being intentional and not just a consumer(0:37:20) Nick discusses the importance of action and creation(0:41:59) Tony Robbins and the impact of how he made me feel(0:43:09) Maya Angelou quote: people remember how you make them feel(0:44:16) Motivation without action is a waste of money

**Additional Resources**

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