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Career, Entrepreneurship & Finance
What’s Your Dream? Simon Squibb
If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, chances are you’ve come across Simon Squibb. He’s the entrepreneur-turned-author on a mission to help 10 million people start their own businesses — and, in his own words, fix the education system while he’s at it.
He’s become famous for walking up to strangers and asking one simple, disarming question:
“What’s your dream?”
It sounds light and casual. But the follow up rarely is.
In a recent video we watched, Simon asked a young woman that exact question. Her response?
“To get more followers on Instagram and TikTok.”
Simon’s reply was calm but cutting:
“I need a purpose to follow you. I need a reason.”
We’re living in a strange moment in history. On the one hand, we’re in a meaning crisis. On the other, we’re more attention-driven than ever. Somewhere along the way, visibility became confused with purpose.
To his credit, Simon didn’t dismiss her. He dug deeper. He asked better questions. And eventually, something more interesting surfaced. She wanted more followers because she wanted to show people what real life is actually like in certain cities — not just the filtered, Instagrammable corners.
Now we’re getting somewhere. That’s no longer about validation. That’s about contribution. It’s about adding value. Helping people see more honestly. Sharing lived experience so others can navigate the world better.
What we love about Simon’s approach is that he interrupts the drift. That subtle, cultural current that pulls us towards what everyone else is chasing — more visibility and attention, more money, and more status — without ever stopping to ask: Why?
In his book, What's Your Dream? Simon shares his own journey from homelessness to entrepreneurial success, and the lessons he gathered along the way. It’s practical, it’s accessible, and it’s built around the idea that purpose isn’t found by accident — it’s uncovered through clarity, courage and action.
His intention is clear. His writing is refreshingly straightforward. And honestly? It might be the cheapest kick-up-the-butt you’ll ever get — in paperback form.
So we’ll leave you with the question.
What’s your dream?
And more importantly…
Who does it serve?
The Squiggly Career: Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career, Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis
An ever-popular guide to help you break away from the expectations of a conventional career path and build a career that reflects who you are today.
In The Squiggly Career, Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis redefine traditional career paths, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in today’s job market.
This insightful book provides practical tools and strategies for navigating a non-linear career journey, encouraging readers to embrace their unique strengths and explore diverse opportunities. It’s a valuable resource for anyone seeking fulfillment and growth in their professional lives.
Love It Or Leave It: How to Be Happy at Work, Samantha Clarke
The perfect guide for anyone sitting on the fence about their next career move. Samantha helps you take a reflective, measured, and informed approach to navigating your next steps while maintaining your sense of stability.
Samantha Clarke’s Love It or Leave It is an empowering guide to finding happiness at work.
Whether you’re stuck in a job you dislike or searching for greater fulfillment, Clarke offers actionable strategies for improving your work life.
With a focus on self-discovery and well-being, this book is perfect for anyone looking to create a more satisfying and balanced professional experience.
Learn Like a Lobster: Grow as you go, fuel your own progress, accelerate your career
Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis
We used to go to work to learn to do the job. Now learning IS the job.
Whatever your career, staying relevant and adaptable is essential to your success. And your unexpected role model for learning at work? A lobster.
In Learn Like a Lobster, Sunday Times bestselling authors Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis explore the unexpected parallels between lobsters and lifelong learning:
Lobsters never stop growing - and neither should you
Lobsters grow through hard moments - use your challenges to uncover new learning
Lobsters fuel their own growth - don't wait to be taught, create your own opportunities to learn
Learn Like a Lobster shows how to make learning an easy and energising part of every working day. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to develop in their career in a way that feels meaningful and motivating.
Whether you are someone who is ambitious to grow or you’re not sure about where to start, Learn Like a Lobster offers the practical skills, tools and motivation you need for career progression and fulfilment.
Because when we learn, we grow.
The Unfair Advantage: How You Already Have What It Takes to Succeed, Ash Ali & Hasan Kubba
Business book of the year award winner.
The world isn't a level playing field. Meritocracy is a myth. And if you look at those at the top, you realise that behind every success story is an Unfair Advantage.
But that doesn't just mean your parents' wealth or who you know. An Unfair Advantage is any element that gives you an edge over your competition. And we all have one.
Drawing on over two decades of hands-on experience, including as the first Marketing Director of Just Eat (a startup now worth over £5 billion), the authors show how to identify your own unfair advantages and apply them to any project.
Hard work and grit aren't enough, so they explore the importance of money, intelligence, insight, location, education, expertise, status and luck in the journey to success.
From Snapchat to Spanx, Oprah to Elon Musk, unfair advantages have shaped the journeys of some of the most successful brands in the world.
This book helps you too find the external circumstances and internal strengths to succeed in the world of business and beyond.
The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers, Alex Banayan
There’s always a way. The most optimistic book for those labeling their dreams and aspirations as ‘too hard’ or ‘too unrealistic.’ Alex doesn’t take no for an answer.
The Third Door by Alex Banayan takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the lives of iconic figures, revealing the unconventional paths they took to success.
Banayan’s narrative is both inspiring and practical, encouraging readers to seek out their own “third door” in life — those unexpected opportunities that lead to growth and achievement.
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to break free from traditional routes and pursue their dreams with determination.
Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, Michael Hyatt
Want to get noticed? Build the platform yourself. Hyatt explores the importance of leveraging the online world and building community to propel your career forward.
In Platform, Michael Hyatt provides a roadmap for building a successful online presence. With practical advice and strategies, he teaches readers how to leverage social media and create meaningful connections.
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to amplify their voice and establish a thriving career in today’s competitive landscape.
Building a StoryBrand 2.0: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen, Donald Miller
Miller explores the importance of storytelling to truly engage your audience and customers with your brand — offering a practical framework you can implement in your own business.
In Building a StoryBrand 2.0, Donald Miller refines his acclaimed messaging framework to help businesses resonate with their audiences. He emphasizes that a clear and compelling narrative is essential for effective communication.
With fresh insights and actionable strategies, this book equips readers with the tools to clarify their brand message and connect authentically with customers, making it an essential read for marketers and entrepreneurs alike.
Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love, Tori Dunlap
Money talks, and this book evens the score.
In Financial Feminist, Tori Dunlop tackles the financial literacy gap facing women, offering a refreshing and empowering perspective on money.
Drawing from her personal experiences, she challenges stereotypes about women and spending while providing actionable advice on overcoming financial obstacles.
With a focus on building wealth and making informed choices, Dunlop’s guide is not just about managing money — it's about reclaiming your financial freedom and living life on your own terms.
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