How Books Shape Grit: Real Talk for National Reading New Book Month — Larry G Dix | Ep 49

If you want to understand how high performers use reading to shape their thinking — and how you can actually apply what you learn from books instead of just collecting advice — this episode is definitely for you. Today, I chat with Larry G. Dix, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and creator of the "Do What's Right" framework. We dig into why reading new books can help you reframe failure, not as something to avoid, but as a valuable tool for growth. Larry unpacks how he built discipline into his life and explains the difference between simply consuming books and truly learning from them.

As a creator or podcaster, you’ll walk away with practical strategies for building discipline into your daily habits and a real-world approach to learning from others’ mistakes (so you can avoid a few of your own). Plus, Larry shares the top books and habits he believes every entrepreneur should know about — including the one business principle he immediately put into action after reading.

Connect with Larry G. Dix

Website:https://www.larrygdix.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrygdixII/#

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-dix-

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Chapters

00:00 Exploring Meaningful Observances
00:41 Meet Larry G. Dix
01:17 Celebrating National Reading New Book Month
01:26 The Book That Changed Larry’s Mind
02:36 Rethinking Failure and Growth
04:39 Why Leaders Should Keep Reading
06:10 Do Top Performers Read More?
08:05 How Books Shape Elite Success
10:20 Learning from True Mentors
12:24 Avoiding Mistakes by Learning From Others
13:35 From Consuming to Applying Knowledge
14:06 The Power of Discipline with Books
16:12 Lightning Round: Book Favorites
18:38 "Do What's Right" and Larry’s Philosophy
19:32 Where to Find Larry G. Dix
20:03 Wrapping Up and Next Steps