The books and films that inspired me most in 2023
Hi friends!
I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday! I know this time of year can also be tough, so if that resonates with you, I am sending you a big, big hug.
As you read this, I’m still on my break from work, enjoying unplugged time with my loved ones. Before I left, I prepared a few fun roundups for you that I hope you’ll enjoy!
Today’s roundup is all about the books and shows/movies that impacted me the most this year. I believe it’s so important to be intentional about taking time to do things that inspire us, help us think differently, and open our eyes to different perspectives.
I have always loved reading. I’ve found some of my greatest mentors in books, and many of the ideas I’ve implemented in my life and business are a result of the books I’ve read. And when it comes to watching movies—especially documentaries and biopics—I have learned so much about the world and about history, and I’ve been exposed to experiences and perspectives that are so different from my own. Without question, the habit of intentionally taking time to do things that help expand my mindset has been instrumental and invaluable to my growth as a human and leader. (In fact, I am probably reading or watching something as you are reading this because I tend to do that a lot on breaks!)
I’ve compiled a list of the top books and films that inspired me most this year. Every title that made the list checked these three boxes:
Made me think differently
Opened my mind to a perspective or life experience that is different than mine
Led to an idea that I implemented in my life or business
So, without further ado, these are the books and films that had the biggest impact on me in 2023!
My Top Books of 2023:
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara
Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky
Management Nirvana: Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Our Stairway to Success by Marty Schaffel and Jim Tierney
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
All the Gold Stars: Reimagining Ambition and the Ways We Strive by Rainesford Stauffer
The Puma Years: A Memoir by Laura Coleman
Mind Shift by Erwin Raphael McManus
Breath by James Nestor
My Top Movies & Shows of 2023:
Barbie (in theaters)
The Beanie Bubble (Apple TV+)
BlackBerry (Apple TV+)
Painkiller (Netflix)
Hijack (Apple TV+)
Flamin’ Hot (Hulu)
There we have it! If you have some down time over the holidays to read a book or watch a film, maybe one of these will catch your eye and impact you, too!
Sending you a big hug!
