A Conversation with AlexandBooks, A Book Influencer on Instagram

So I discovered a like-minded individual on Instagram with 36,000 followers who loves non-fiction self-help books. He posts photos of book recommendations and insights he’s learned from reading these books.












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One of the best quotes I’ve read this week. 🗓 . Only in a storm do you see the art of a real sailor. ⛈ . Only in a battle do you see the bravery of a soldier. ⚔️ . When a dangerous or difficult situation appears in life, you’ll see who is truly courageous. ☀️ . From the book “A Calendar of Wisdom” by Leo Tolstoy. 📖 . SHOUTOUT to all the people on the first lines (nurses, doctors, grocery workers, food delivery personnel, police, firefighters and everyone out there helping make the world a better place). 👨‍🚒 . Tag a friend or share the post with someone who would benefit from reading it. 📲 . What are your thoughts on this quote? 💬 . . . #bookquote #bookquotes #book #quotes #stayinside #frontlineworkers #frontline #sailors #soldiers #courage #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #alexandbooks #quotestoliveby #quotestoinspire #quotestoremember #reading #readmore #leotolstoy #calendarofwisdom
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Since these people are rare and interesting, I invited this man, Alex, onto my podcast for a chat. Listen below.




Check out Alex on his Instagram! Or his website at alexandbooks.com. Or his new book.












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Any Ryan Holiday fans here? 🙋‍♂️ . He’s an expert on stoicism and has written several great books on it, I’m currently making my way through “The Daily Stoic.” 📔 . One of the most important stoic lessons I’ve learned is that you can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you react. 💥 . For example: It’s not our fault we’re all in lockdown,