On each episode of KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, co-host Bobbi Howe offers a new book recommendation on topics from business, to time management, to lifestyle and more in her ‘Bobbi’s Book Bit’ segment. As many REALTORS® begin progress on their 2024 resolutions and business plans, the following highlights from Bobbi’s Book Bit can help kick off the year strong.
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
“This book explore the concept of time management, but from a different point of view than we’re usually used to,” Howe said on the show. “It takes Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Workweek and turns it on its head.”
Hear more about Four Thousand Weeks beginning at 9:52.
Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else by Geoff Colvin
“It’s a great read,” Howe said on the show, “and it just talks about practicing more and being more deliberate in the things we do every day.”
Hear more about Talent is Overrated beginning at 14:00.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
“I highly recommend everyone read it,” Howe said on the show. “It’s been one of those things that helped change my world.”
Hear more about Atomic Habits beginning at 12:29.
Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff by Aytekin Tank
“I think [busywork] is a problem for most REALTORS®, especially solo agents who don’t have an admin, who don’t have a buyer’s agent,” Howe said on the show, “and there’s a certain security blanket that comes with that busyness.”
Hear more about Automate Your Busywork beginning at 12:30.