Welcome to my Book Club!
I've got an insatiable appetite for books that teach us ways to live a better life.
You too? Then the Dreamsmith Book Club* is for you!
Rather than reading but then just shelving these gems, I've created a monthly book club where we gather online on the last Monday of each month to discuss the most impactful thing we've learned from each book, and how we might actively incorporate just one idea each into our everyday lives.
The list of books I've read and that I want to read is LONG, and it will never, ever end because I'm always adding to it at a much faster pace than I can keep up with, but here are several bookshelves worth of my favourites to-date on the subject of optimal living.
<insert BUY NOW subscription/one-off buttons here: one-time drop-in $24; quarterly pay 3mos at a time $57 (auto-renews unless you cancel min. 10 days in advance); pay 12mos upfront $180 (all non-refundable) >
See the FAQs section below for more details, and I hope I'll see you in our next Book Club meeting!
*Not in your budget or schedule to be able to join the discussions? No worries, the list of past and upcoming books is below for you to read at your leisure :)
Categorizing the titles was tricky because of overlapping subject matter in many cases, but hopefully the sections below will help you more easily find what you're looking for:
Finding Your Purpose ~ Mind & Mindset/Body/Emotions/Spirit ~ Personal Development ~ Self-Care ~ Optimal Living ~ Happiness ~ Relationships ~ Entrepreneurship & Business ~ Money & Finances ~ Environment~Planet
Finding Your Purpose
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Steering By Starlight: The Science and Magic of Finding Your Destiny ~ by Martha Beck
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I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was: How To Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It ~ by Barbara Sher
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Life The Life You Love: In Ten Easy Step-By-Step Lessons ~ by Barbara Sher
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The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide To Creating Success On Your Own Terms ~ by Danielle LaPorte
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The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life ~ by Laurie Beth Jones
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Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self ~ by Sarah Ban Breathnach
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide To The Fulfillment Of Your Dreams ~ by Deepak Chopra
...stories and fables on Finding Your Purpose
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The Alchemist ~ by Paulo Coehlo
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull ~ by Richard Bach
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The Celestine Prophecy ~ by James Redfield
Mind & Mindset/Body/Emotions/Spirit
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The Power Of Intention: Learning To Co-Create Your World Your Way ~ by Wayne Dyer
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Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting: The Astonishing Power of Feelings ~ by Lynn Grabhorn
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Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself ~ by Lissa Rankin
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The Power Of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment ~ by Eckhart Tolle
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Infinite Possibilities: The Art Of Living Your Dreams ~ by Mike Dooley
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The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life ~ by Deepak Chopra
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The Seat Of The Soul ~ by Gary Zukav
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Think & Grow Rich ~ by Napoleon Hill
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Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way ~ by Rick Carson
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Leveraging the Universe: 7 Steps to Engaging Life's Magic ~ by Mike Dooley
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Potatoes, Not Prozac ~ by Kathleen DesMaisons (*Kelly's note: you might be sugar sensitive & not know it!)
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Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing ~ by Caroline Myss
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The Charge: Activating The 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive ~ by Brendon Burchard
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The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From The People Who've Lived The Longest ~ by Dan Buettner
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The Feel Good Factor: 10 Proven Ways to Boost Your Mood & Motivate Yourself ~ by Patrick Holford
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Personal Development ~ Self-Care ~ Optimal Living
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom ~ don Miguel Ruiz
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change ~ by Stephen R. Covey
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The Last Lecture ~ by Randy Pausch
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The Five People You Meet In Heaven ~ by Mitch Albom
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Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children ~ by Jean Illsley Clarke & Connie Dawson
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Life Makeovers: 52 Practical & Inspiring Ways To Improve Your Life One Week At A Time ~ by Cheryl Richardson
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Life Is Short - Wear Your Party Pants ~ by Loretta LaRoche
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Healing Your Aloneness: Finding Love And Wholeness Through Your Inner Child ~ by Erika J. Chopich & Margaret Paul
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Happiness
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The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices For A Happier Life ~ by Martha Beck
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The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear And Take Life To The Next Level ~ by Gay Hendricks
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The Happiness Project ~ by Gretchen Rubin
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What Happy People Know: How The New Science Of Happiness Can Change Your Life For The Better ~ by Dan Baker, Ph.D. and Cameron Stauth
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The Book of Awesome ~ by Neil Pasricha
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Relationships
Entrepreneurship & Business
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The $100 Startup ~ by Chris Guillebeau
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The 4-Hour Work-Week ~ by Timothy Ferriss
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The Greatest Salesman in the World ~ Og Mandino
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Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat ~ by Michael Masterson
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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What To Do About It ~ by Michael Gerber
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Refuse to Choose: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams ~ by Barbara Sher
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Money & Finances
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The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship With Money And Life ~ by Lynne Twist
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The Wealthy Barber: The Common Sense Guide To Successful Financial Planning ~ by David Chilton
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Environment
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Wisdom of the Elders: Sacred Native Stories of Nature ~ by David Suzuki & Peter Knudtson
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FAQs:
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Are the books themselves included as part of my purchase? No. Your fee includes members-only access to the private monthly Zoom room. Most books can be borrowed from your local library, a friend, or purchased online (either hard copy or digital). Buy them anywhere, or buy them above from my Amazon affiliate links where you can feel good about your purchase knowing that I donate a portion of all revenues towards one of my favourite causes, Charity: Water.
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When and where are the monthly meetings? We meet on the last Monday of every month except for December when we meet on the last Monday before Dec. 24th. Meetings are online in the private Zoom room at 8pm ET/5pm PT, and last from 60-90 minutes. You will get email reminders before each meeting.
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I attended one meeting at the one-time drop-in rate, and now I want to join longer-term. Can I apply my earlier/first payment towards my longer-term membership? No. The longer-term memberships are purposely set at incentivized pricing in order to incent you to commit to the group and to your personal development for longer chunks of time at a time :) We totally understand wanting to test it out first to make sure it's for you, and that's why the one-time drop-in fee is offered.
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If I have to miss a meeting, can I get that month's payment refunded? No. For your convenience, the recordings will be made available to you within about 72 hours to watch anytime, so you don't have to miss a thing.
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Significant things have come up in my life that make me unable to participate in my longer-term Book Club membership for a while. May I put my membership on hold? Yes. We understand that sometimes life throws us curveballs that we can't possibly have foreseen, so we allow you to put your membership on hold once each twelve-month period for a maximum of 4 months. <just email us at xxxxx and we'll make the arrangements>
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