In the July 2024 episode of "Who Has Time to Read," Adam Walker and Jeff Hillemeier dive into their latest literary adventures while discussing an epic cross-country road trip. Sponsored by Ripple's Media and Edgewise Media, this episode features Adam recounting his journey from California to Atlanta with his childhood best friend and a dog, hitting iconic spots like the Grand Canyon. Amidst the travel tales, Adam shares how he maintained his impressive reading streak, even on the road.

The episode highlights Adam's insights from "The Expectation Effect" by David Robson. They explore fascinating concepts such as the power of mindset, the placebo effect, and how rituals can enhance performance. Adam and Jeff also delve into the nocebo effect, stress, resilience, and the profound impact of how we perceive aging. This thought-provoking conversation weaves together personal experiences and bookish wisdom, making for an engaging and enlightening listen. Tune in to discover how expectations shape our reality and why mindset truly matters.

2-3 Books recently completed

• Jeff
• Harasshole by Lisa Bowman - https://amzn.to/4aLzgdW
• The Lessons of History - Will and Ariel Durant - https://amzn.to/45FftvK

• Adam
• The Expectation Effect by David Robson - https://amzn.to/4bOvocU
• Spin by Robert Charles Wilson - https://amzn.to/3VXJqmx

2-3 Books currently reading

• Jeff
• Bishops on the Border (several authors) - https://amzn.to/3ztVjsz
• Solito by Javier Zamora - https://amzn.to/3RJLHR4

• Adam
• No time like the future by Michael J Fox - https://amzn.to/3RZtsa3
• Day Trading Attention by Gary Vee - https://amzn.to/3S7Iif0