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One Last Thought - Your Regular Dose of Inspiration

One Last Thought - Your Regular Dose of Inspiration

By One Last Thought - Your Regular Dose of Inspiration

Welcome to One Last Thought - 100+ readings from some of my favourite business, and other non-fiction books, to inspire you over morning coffee, on your daily commute or walk, or before bedtime.

Each passage is read by me, Ed Goodman. Why? Because I like reading and feeling inspired, I started this to share that with you.


Send me snippets/stories from your favourite books to businessatbedtime@gmail.com and use the hashtag #OneLastThought to connect too.


(Yes, this podcast was formerly called "Business at Bedtime", but "One Last Thought" is a much better title though, right?)
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Ep38: Solo - How to Work Alone (and Not Lose Your Mind) by Rebecca Seal

One Last Thought - Your Regular Dose of InspirationFeb 08, 2021

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Ep122: Solve For Happy by Mo Gawdat
Feb 22, 202203:30
Ep121: Digital Darwinisn by Tom Goodwin
Feb 20, 202205:31
Ep120: Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson
Feb 17, 202209:31
Ep119: Winning the Story Wars by Jonah Sachs
Feb 16, 202203:58
Ep118: If Only They Knew - How to create a full-time freedom business on your own terms by Chichi Eruchalu
Feb 13, 202204:21
Ep117: How to Make People Laugh by Christopher Kingler
Feb 10, 202204:02
Ep116: Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari
Feb 08, 202204:55
Ep115: Managers, Here’s How to Be a Better Ally in the Remote Workplace by Melinda Briana Epler
Feb 06, 202214:10
Ep114: How to Read a Book by Charles Van Doren and Mortimer J. Adler
Feb 03, 202205:15
Ep113: Pebbles of Perception - How a Few Good Choices Make All The Difference by Laurence Endersen
Feb 01, 202207:45
Ep112: The Science of Self-Learning by Peter Hollins
Jan 27, 202206:37
Ep111: Quiet Power by Susan Cain

Ep111: Quiet Power by Susan Cain

Quiet Power: Growing Up as an Introvert in a World That Can't Stop Talking is an insightful, accessible and empowering book that is eye-opening to extroverts and introverts alike.

Although aimed at kids and teenagers, this passage is worth a listen to everyone.

In this reading, we are introduced to Drew who create a Public Service Announcement video to spread awareness of this very common but not well-understood personality type. CLICK HERE to watch this short video.

You can order your copy of Susan Cain's book from your local bookstore (preferably) or here on Amazon.

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Jan 26, 202205:01
Ep110: The Art of Saying NO by Damon Zahariades
Jan 24, 202203:49
Ep109: 26.2 Miles to Happiness: A Comedian’s Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption by Paul Tonkinson

Ep109: 26.2 Miles to Happiness: A Comedian’s Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption by Paul Tonkinson

'This book is funny (which I expected) and concerns running (ditto), but it is also exceptionally moving and profound. Don't be fooled: it's not really about completing a marathon. It's about life and all its joy and weirdness. Recommended to all…' - Miranda Sawyer

This reading is called: November. Five months before the marathon. A conversation with Richard.

Order your copy from your local bookstore (preferably) or here on Amazon.

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Jan 23, 202210:22
Ep108 - Happy Sexy Millionaire by Steven Bartlett
Jan 20, 202202:28
Ep107 - Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith
Jan 19, 202203:36
Ep105: Generative Hobbies by Seth Godin
Jan 16, 202202:25
Ep104: It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier-Hansson
Jan 13, 202203:42
Ep103: Start Now. Get Perfect Later. By Rob Moore

Ep103: Start Now. Get Perfect Later. By Rob Moore

In this book, Rob Moore, the bestselling author of MONEY, shows that the quickest way to perfect is starting right now and improving as you go.

This reading is called, "You Are Not Alone"

Order your copy of Start Now. Get Perfect Later. from your local bookstore or here on Amazon.
Jan 12, 202203:21
Ep102: How to Stop Procrastinating by Chase Hill & Scott Sharp
Jan 10, 202204:49
EP101: Clockwork - Design Your Business to Run Itself by Mike Michalowicz
Jan 06, 202207:12
Ep100: Messy: How to Be Creative and Resilient in a Tidy-Minded World by Tim Harford
Jan 04, 202202:59
Ep99: Make Your Presents Felt by Dave Trott

Ep99: Make Your Presents Felt by Dave Trott

Dave Trott is a Creative Director, Consultant, Author, D&AD Lifetime Achievement Award. Written 5 books (the latest of which is called "THE POWER OF IGNORANCE") and my favourite blogger on the creative skills within us all. This festive episode is taken from Dave's blog. Find out more by visiting his blog at https://davetrott.co.uk/
Dec 24, 202103:45
Ep98: Strong Language by Chris West

Ep98: Strong Language by Chris West

In Strong Language: The Fastest, Smartest, Cheapest Marketing Tool You're Not Using, international tone of voice expert Chris West walks you through the process of creating a compelling brand voice – and getting everyone to use it from day one. This is the book that will help you create a brand voice that your customers - and your CEO - will listen to.

This reading is entitled, Language Creates Identity

Order a copy of Strong Language from your local bookstore or here on Amazon.
Dec 24, 202104:41
Ep97: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
Dec 23, 202102:53
Ep96: Think Again by Adam Grant
Dec 22, 202104:06
Ep95: How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life by Catherine Price
Dec 20, 202103:46
Ep94: Mindset by Dr Carol Dwerk

Ep94: Mindset by Dr Carol Dwerk

In "Mindset: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential". Dr Carol Dwerk explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset.

This reading is called, "Why Do People Differ?"

Order your copy of "Mindset" from your local bookstore or here on Amazon.
Dec 19, 202103:21
Ep93: How to Go to Work by Lucy Clayton and Stephen Haines

Ep93: How to Go to Work by Lucy Clayton and Stephen Haines

The world of work is changing faster than ever before and it can feel overwhelmingly competitive out there. That's why Lucy Clayton, a founding CEO, and Steve Haines, an education policy advisor, have compiled and distilled the most valuable advice you can get on how to jump-start your career and shortcut the competition.

I'd say this reading is for a far wider audience than those starting their career journey and is called "It's not what you know, it's who you know"

Order your copy of "How to Go to Work: The Honest Advice No One Ever Tells You at the Start of Your Career" from your local bookshop or here on Amazon.
Dec 17, 202104:58
Ep92: You Are a Champion - How to Be the Best You Can Be by Marcus Rashford MBE
Dec 16, 202104:29
Ep91: When Life Is Full of It: An Antidote For Your Mind by Stan Belyshev
Dec 14, 202104:06
Ep90: Even Better If by Rachel Thornton, Lindsay Kohler, and Charlie Sampson

Ep90: Even Better If by Rachel Thornton, Lindsay Kohler, and Charlie Sampson

Drawing on insights from influential leaders and experts, and grounded in the science of why we do what we do, "Even Better If: Building better businesses, better leaders, and better selves" is a comprehensive and practical guide to building an incredible workplace culture from the inside out.

This reading is called: What is a Purposeful Company?

Order your copy of Even Better If from your local bookshop or here on Amazon.
Dec 13, 202103:33
Ep89: The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof
Dec 08, 202103:04
Ep88: Dishonesty is the Second-Best Policy by David Mitchell
Nov 28, 202107:12
Ep87: Big Ideas... For Small Businesses by John Lamerton
Nov 24, 202105:53
Ep86: Before & Laughter by Jimmy Carr

Ep86: Before & Laughter by Jimmy Carr

In his mid-twenties, Jimmy was bored, boring, unfulfilled and underachieving. He wasn't exactly depressed, but he was very sad. Think of a baby owl whose mum has recently died in a windmill accident. He was that sad. "Before & Laughter: The funniest man in the UK’s genuinely useful guide to life" tells the story of how Jimmy turned it around and got happy, through the redemptive power of d*ck jokes. Because you might be interested in Jimmy's life but he's damn sure you're a lot more interested in your own, Before & Laughter is about both of you. But mainly him. It tells the story of Jimmy's life - the transformation from white-collar corporate drone to fake-toothed donkey-laugh plastic-haired comedy mannequin - while also explaining how to turn your own life around and become the you you've always dreamt of being. Part 1 of the book is called "What Do You Want?", which this reading comes from, and is entitled "The Inevitable Car Carr Analogy" Order your copy of Before & Laughter from your local bookstore or here on Amazon.
Nov 15, 202106:14
Ep85: Winfluence - Reframing Influencer Marketing to Ignite Your Brand by Jason Falls
Nov 10, 202108:58
Ep84: HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations by Nancy Duarte
Nov 04, 202104:19
Ep83: Take F*cking Risks by Sophie Cross
Nov 01, 202102:40
Ep82: Unlearn - 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life by Humble the Poet
Oct 28, 202102:29
Ep81: Contagious - How to Build Word of Mouth in the Digital Age by Jonah Berger
Oct 25, 202107:44
Ep80: Be Brilliant Every Day - Use the Power of Positive Psychology to Make an Impact on Life by Andy Cope and Andy Whittaker
Oct 21, 202106:32
Ep79: The Art of Not Falling Apart by Christina Patterson
Oct 18, 202103:49
Ep78 LESSONS - Essays to Help You Embrace the Chaos by Mark Schaefer
Oct 17, 202104:09
Ep77: Unlearn - 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life by Humble the Poet
Oct 13, 202104:16
Ep76: 7 Things I've Learnt From Getting a New Kitchen by Adam Pearson
Oct 11, 202104:54
Ep75: The 25 Minute Meeting - Half the Time, Double the Impact by Donna McGeorge
Oct 06, 202103:03
Ep74: Everyday Creative - A Dangerous Guide for Making Magic at Work by Mykel Dixon
Oct 04, 202103:16
Ep73: Mastering the Change Curve: Getting unstuck and moving on with your life by Philip Owens
Sep 30, 202102:19
Ep72: From The Ground Up: 7 principles for building a business fast by Sunil Kumar
Sep 29, 202103:20