August 2025

This month: Master the habits that set top leaders apart, rethink what’s possible for yourself, and discover the hidden intelligence thriving all around you.

Business Book


Title: Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest 
Author: William Vanderbloemen

What makes some leaders stand out while others blend into the crowd? Vanderbloemen distills years of research into 12 measurable habits that the most effective leaders share—habits that can be learned, practiced, and refined. This is a practical guide to making yourself indispensable in any organization.

“If you want to stand out in your career, you need more than talent—you need the data-backed habits that the top 1% of leaders live by.”

Self-Improvement Book

Title: It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be 
Author: Paul Arden


Part pep talk, part creative manifesto, Arden’s classic is a quick but powerful read on ambition, possibility, and mindset. It’s a reminder that talent is only part of the equation—what truly matters is the scale of your vision and the courage to pursue it.

“This short read will challenge the limits you’ve set for yourself—and show you how to think bigger, act bolder, and go further than you imagined.”

Fun Book

Title: Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence
Author: Paco Calvo  

Think plants are passive? Think again. Calvo makes a compelling, science-backed case that plants are perceptive, adaptive, and surprisingly intelligent. This fascinating read might just change the way you see your backyard—and the natural world.

“You’ll never look at a tree, flower, or houseplant the same way again—this book reveals the surprising intelligence of the plant world and what it can teach us about life.”

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