Why am I passionate about this?

I’d be cautious to consider myself an expert in anything as life is always evolving and new information is constantly available. However I have always been an avid reader and sharing some key takeaways from some of the greatest minds to ever walk this Planet. I’ve also always been driven to find ways to enhance what is possible to achieve in life. In my book, I share digestible pieces of information that I believe will allow anyone to achieve more than they are currently. I hope you can find value in my book, in the same way, I found value in all the books I shared above. 


I wrote

Winning the Moment: A Blueprint for a New Mindset and Focus

By Cody Adent ,

Book cover of Winning the Moment: A Blueprint for a New Mindset and Focus

What is my book about?

In engaging, can’t-put-it-down storytelling, Cody Adent shows how much life has to offer when you change your mindset and focus.…

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of The Alchemist

Cody Adent Why I love this book

This book has the largest impact on my life personally as it just confirmed for me all the things that I believe. One of my favorite authors Paulo Coelho writes in such an engaging way encouraging you more with every turn of the page. The story talks about the importance of the universe and the role it plays in our life which has been a long-standing belief of mine. The message in this book is as powerful as it is digestible, a must-read. Also, I find it incredibly easy to read which is why I always recommend this book first, it makes getting in the habit of reading easy.

By Paulo Coelho ,

Why should I read it?

37 authors picked The Alchemist as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A global phenomenon, The Alchemist has been read and loved by over 62 million readers, topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide. Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever.

Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book - a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, follow your dreams.

Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is…


Book cover of Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

Cody Adent Why I love this book

David Goggins writes in a very enjoyable way while showing you what is capable and what the human body can overcome. His story is incredible and compelling. You can’t feel anything but motivated after reading this book. David will challenge you to be your best and eliminate any thought of creating excuses for your failure. Because he shares his life story with his struggles and success it makes it so easy to relate to and impossible to dismiss. Easily one of the best books I have ever read, and a book I suggest to anyone looking to become the best version of themselves.

By David Goggins ,

Why should I read it?

8 authors picked Can't Hurt Me as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

New York Times Best Seller

Over 4 million copies sold

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare -- poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name…


Book cover of The Connector's Advantage: : 7 Mindsets to Grow your Influence and Impact

The Connector's Advantage: : 7 Mindsets to Grow your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman,

Connecting matters. Your relationships make the difference in the results you achieve, the impact you have, and the speed with which you make things happen. 

On top of all that, connections make you happier and healthier.

With the remote, hybrid, and global workplace as the new normal, connections―particularly diverse and…

Book cover of Outliers: The Story of Success

Cody Adent Why I love this book

Malcolm Gladwell is my favorite author, his ability to keep the reader engage is second to none. This book helps us understand what makes the spectacular spectacular all while creating the knowledge and understanding that anyone is capable of greatness if you're willing to take the time to work on your craft. 

By Malcolm Gladwell ,

Why should I read it?

9 authors picked Outliers as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers. Regarded by many as the most gifted and influential author and journalist in America today, Gladwell has the rare ability to connect with audiences of tremendously varied interests. There are over 10 million copies of his books in print. Now, Gladwell's landmark investigations into the world around us are collected together for the first time. Beautifully repackaged and redesigned, with newly added illustrations throughout each book, COLLECTED is a perfect treasury of prose…


Book cover of The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.

Cody Adent Why I love this book

Robin Sharma is another great storyteller, who uses storytelling to share his message. This book was an unbelievably easy read while instilling incredible wisdom. While following the guidelines in The 5 AM Club I was able to achieve incredible results. It isn’t an easy task, but one that is certainly worth its weight in gold.

By Robin Sharma ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked The 5AM Club as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.

      Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.

      Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret…


Book cover of Temple of Dreams: A Novel of Now and Then

Temple of Dreams by Carolyn Mathews,

Homeless following the death of his adoptive parents in a car crash and the subsequent loss of their farm tenancy, Seb decides to enrol as a residential student at the Asklepios Foundation, a College of Natural Medicine, boasting a sanctuary modelled on an ancient Greek healing temple. Spending a night…

Book cover of How to Win Friends and Influence People

Cody Adent Why I love this book

There isn’t a book that I feel can make a larger impact on human interaction. This book has helped mold my ability to have meaningful interactions with people in all different types of settings. It is one of the few books I recommend reading at the start of every year regardless of how many times you have read it in the past. This is a true classic and a must-read for everyone. 

By Dale Carnegie ,

Why should I read it?

20 authors picked How to Win Friends and Influence People as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Millions of people around the world have - and continue to - improve their lives based on the teachings of Dale Carnegie. In How to Win Friends and Influence People Carnegie offers practical advice and techniques, in his exuberant and conversational style, for how to get out of a mental rut and make life more rewarding.

His advice has stood the test of time and will teach you how to:
- make friends quickly and easily
- increase your popularity
- win people to your way of thinking
- enable you to win new clients and customers
- become a…


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Winning the Moment: A Blueprint for a New Mindset and Focus

By Cody Adent ,

Book cover of Winning the Moment: A Blueprint for a New Mindset and Focus

What is my book about?

In engaging, can’t-put-it-down storytelling, Cody Adent shows how much life has to offer when you change your mindset and focus. As a species, we have preconditioned believes about all facets of life that we never take the time to question. Everyone is in different spectrums of their lives and we don't take enough time to define for ourselves what a win looks like; instead, we take the easy way and let other people define it for us. Therein lies the problem—expectation is the root of disappointment. Life is a gift of many successes but much of our day-to-day lives is a subconscious reflection of our views on winning and losing. In Winning the Moment, we learn that winning the moment is about creating a path to enjoy a fulfilling life.

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