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The book that changes a lot for me (and there's been many others since) was Chris McDougall's "Born to Run". For me, running saved my life twice, and the second time was when I read this book. It allowed me to go and adventure to fall in love with life.

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I loved that book Adam! I just might need to read it again as I'm currently in the process of changing my relationship with running. In the past I've thought that I'm not a "good enough" runner and I'm learning to love it and to love what it is teaching me about myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

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Jul 23Liked by Jane Pilger

“The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg

Tiny incremental steps can lead to big changes. One example he gave was a woman who couldn’t get motivated to exercise. His first recommendation was to just stand on the treadmill for a couple minutes a day. Eventually that led to her actually walking on the treadmill.

Back in 2001 when my father went to an inpatient rehabilitation center to learn to walk again, I challenged myself to just get through the front door of the fitness center that I’d been paying dues for several years but never using. All I had to do was get through the door. Then I started doing just a few minutes of walking on the indoor track. One thing led to another and eventually I signed up for a weight training class for women led by a woman trainer. In less than two years, I had done my first triathlon. My daily exercise habit has been firmly in place ever since.

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This is so great. Committing to the tiniest of steps that seems inconsequential is so powerful. And look at you now!

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Jul 24Liked by Jane Pilger

“The Not So Big Life” by Sarah Susanka.

This book showed up online in one of my feeds. I requested it from the library and loved reading it. Shortly after, I received an email from my doctor’s office advertising a workshop led by this author. I decided this was a nudge to sign up. I learned so much and discovered the author lived in my neighborhood. I continued to work with her via online group coaching. My meditation practice and practicing noticing, being aware has grown immensely. I feel so grateful that I received this nudge and for her sharing her experiences through her book and her coaching.

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Oh wow - I love this story Andrea! I'm not familiar with the book or the author but I will definitely check it out. Isn't it amazing what happens when we follow our nudges?

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Here is a response I received from a client about this question:

"The book that has followed me with each move is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz."

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And my response - this book is a classic! Simple yet powerful.

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“From Strength to Strength” by Arthur C. Brooks prepared me for my Elderhood.

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I had not heard of this book until you mentioned it, but just looking at the website, I'm definitely going to put this on my list!

"Change in your life is inevitable, but suffering is not. From Strength to Strength shows you how to accept the gifts of the second half of life with grace, joy, and ever deepening purpose."

Sounds powerful and relevant. Thanks for sharing!

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