621: 6 Books That Will Change Your Life in 2026
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
Release Date: 01/21/2026
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
A year ago, I had serious concerns about the impact AI could have on humanity. Today, I use it in nearly every area of my life, from my business to my marriage and even with my kids. But learning how to use AI effectively requires a lot more thought and intention, and treating it less like a smarter version of Google. Today, I’m sitting down with my good friend Geoff Woods. Geoff is the author of the #1 international bestseller . He helps individuals and executive teams use AI not as a replacement for human thinking, but as a thought partner that helps them solve problems, challenge...
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The healthcare system was designed to manage symptoms, but too often, it fails to address the root cause of why we’re tired, inflamed, overweight, and not feeling our best. And with so many people relying on prescription drugs without understanding the deeper connection between their mindset, lifestyle, and biology, it can become very easy to feel overwhelmed by what it really takes to heal and thrive. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, Jay Campbell. Jay is a health optimization expert, six-time international bestselling author, and one of the most respected voices in...
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The most important organ that we need to take care of is our brain. Yet it's also the organ most people ignore, even though it influences every thought we have, every decision we make, and every emotion we feel. From our finances to our relationships, our brains shape nearly every aspect of our lives. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen is one of the world’s leading experts on brain health, a double board-certified psychiatrist, founder of Amen Clinics, and the author of more than 40 books, including In his clinics, they’ve scanned nearly 300,000...
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Writing a book is a goal that many people talk about for years, but very few actually follow through. We convince ourselves that we'll get started when life slows down, and before you know it, years have gone by with a great idea just sitting on the back burner. As someone whose life was completely transformed by writing The Miracle Morning book series, I truly believe a book can become one of the most valuable assets you ever create. It can amplify your impact, preserve your legacy, and open doors that would never have opened otherwise. Today, I’m joined by my good friend Chandler Bolt, the...
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Implementing a new habit rarely feels life-changing at first. Going for a morning walk and getting a few minutes of sunlight, or visualizing checking something off a to-do list, might sound like activities that barely move the needle. Yet over time, those small actions often become the difference between feeling stuck and becoming the person you're capable of being. And after reading the first chapter of Jon Gordon’s newest book, , I felt the benefits from that one simple action in the first 5 minutes. Jon is the bestselling author of 33 books, including , which has sold more than 3.5...
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What happens after you die? It's a question that has fascinated humanity for thousands of years. Today's guest has an answer that might surprise you. Dannion Brinkley has been clinically dead multiple times, and what he learned from those experiences led him to one extraordinary conclusion: nobody ever dies. Dannion is the bestselling author of and , a hospice volunteer with nearly 50 years of service, and one of the world's most well-known near-death experience survivors. After being struck by lightning in 1975 and clinically dead for 28 minutes, Dannion says he experienced what...
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AI is evolving faster than most of us can comprehend. And for many people, it’s creating a very real fear about the future. If machines can outthink us and eventually outwork us, what does that mean for our careers, our purpose, and even our identity? Perhaps an even better question is: what does it mean to be human in the age of AI? Today, I’m joined by Jeff Burningham. Jeff is an entrepreneur, investor, and author who has built more than a dozen companies valued at over a billion dollars and recently released his powerful new book, Unlike most conversations about AI that focus on...
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One of the biggest challenges parents face today is creating a real connection with their kids in a world where phones and screens dominate so much of their attention. And here’s where it really hits home. We only have with our kids before they become adults, so why not make the most of it? Today, I’m joined by two of my favorite people, Mike and Lindsay McCarthy. Mike and Lindsay are the co-authors of and the Mike is also the CEO and co-founder of the mastermind and co-created with his wife, Lindsay. Together, they’ve spent more than a decade helping families create stronger...
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The truth is, almost everyone struggles with procrastination. It keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns, convinces us to wait for the “perfect” time to take action, and gets in the way of what we truly want. Whether it’s starting a business, improving your health, writing a book, or having a difficult conversation, procrastination often becomes a roadblock between who we are and who we want to become. Today, I’m joined by Jon Acuff. Jon is an 11-time NYT bestselling author, a top-100 INC keynote speaker, and has just released his newest book, Jon has spent years studying mindset,...
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If you love your partner but still feel disconnected, misunderstood, or frustrated by recurring issues in your relationship or marriage, you’re not alone. Today’s episode is about bridging the gap between the relationship you have and the one you want. Today, I’m joined by my friends Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos, a married couple and master relationship coaches with over 30 years of combined experience helping people heal relationship wounds, break the cycles that keep showing up in their love lives, and build the kind of relationship most people have stopped believing is...
info_outlineIf you want 2026 to be your best year yet, one of the simplest ways to accelerate personal growth is to let a great book challenge the way you think, lead, love, and live.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing six (6) books that I believe can genuinely change your life this year. Whether your focus is setting bigger goals, strengthening your marriage, becoming a more effective leader, building a thriving family culture, or shifting your relationship with money, there’s something here for everyone.
I’ll walk you through why each book made the list, what I learned from it, and how you can apply the lessons right away, no matter what time of year it is.
And at the end, I’ll invite you to share your favorite books that have had an impact on your life. Because the best recommendations often come from like-minded people who are committed to becoming the best versions of themselves. Enjoy!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Best Framework for Your Best Year Ever
- The Love Dare: Daily Actions That Transform Marriage
- Wealthy and Well-Known: Simplifying Personal Branding
- Building Better Families: Creating Culture & Core Values
- The AI Driven Leader: The Best Book on AI
- The Illusion of Monday: A Spiritual Approach to Money
- Reviewing All 6 Books That Will Change Your Life
- Share Your Favorite Books In The Comments!
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