C. Ryan Shelton
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Sports executive, writer & creative entrepreneur. CRO of Como 1907 (Serie A, Lake Como), leading global commercial strategy & partnerships. I also write on Web3 and share book overviews on my sites: Flowithic.com and 2HundredBooks.com
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The Diary of a CEO
Building Lasting Success from Radical Vulnerability Amid the nonstop noise of entrepreneurship advice, it’s rare to find a business book that feels truly personal, honest, and unvarnished. Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO is not just another manual about climbing the corporate ladder or assembling a “winning routine.” It’s built from pages of real struggle, introspection, and the unglamorous emotional reality behind entrepreneur culture. Bartlett’s journey redefines success: it’s not just about money, accolades, or the highlight reels, the true prize is found along the messy path of self-awareness, connection, and authenticity.
By C. Ryan Shelton2 months ago in BookClub
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
My first encounter with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was nearly 30 years ago, during the long shifts on the Briggs & Stratton factory floor in Mayfield, Kentucky. I was in my first year at Murray State University, ostensibly there to learn in classrooms, but it was during those moments, fighting the mind-numbing repetition of the assembly line, that the first seeds were planted of what would become a lifelong journey of self-education. This book was a cornerstone in fueling that hunger for growth and knowledge. Since then, I’ve revisited its pages at least 15 times and passed it on as a gift many dozens more.
By C. Ryan Shelton2 months ago in BookClub
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
What Makes Us Say Yes, And How To Use (Or Defend Against) It Most of us like to tell ourselves we aren’t as gullible as the next person. That a sharp mind and a little cynicism keep us safe from sales gimmicks, relentless politicians, or that subtle nudge into “just one more” at the store. But Robert Cialdini’s Influence lands the uncomfortable truth: you’re being persuaded a hundred times a day, usually in ways too fast or normal to catch. The real question isn’t whether we’re influenced, but whether we understand how and what we choose to do about it.
By C. Ryan Shelton2 months ago in BookClub
Overview: Outliers
What Success Looks Like Beneath the Surface Some stories about success are designed to comfort us: If you’re talented, if you hustle hard enough, you’ll rise. That story sells, because it flatters us into thinking we’re in control of every outcome. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell strikes a different chord. It’s the book that pulls apart the myth of the lone genius, exposing the complex tangle of luck, legacy, absurd timing, hidden advantage, and (yes) work is always more intertwined than we ever want to admit.
By C. Ryan Shelton2 months ago in BookClub
