"The first Saturday of the new year can be a lot of things: It can feel like the continuation of a very long week or the start of something really special. Whether you're easing into 2026 or rushing off to reach your goals, it's a good time to pause before committing to a resolution. A former manager once told me that reading books is the ultimate achievement cheat code, since most people pretend they don't have the time and thus miss out on a lot of expertise."
"As we go into 2026, here are the books on my desk to help me get off to a good start. For productivity: Robin Sharma's "The 5 AM Club" drills into the morning routine and how you can use it to jump-start your day. For creativity: I've read Rick Rubin's "The Creative Act" twice, and I'll start my year with it again. You will be inspired to see the world as it doesn't already exist after reading this one."
The first Saturday of the new year can feel like either an extension of a long week or the beginning of something special. Whether easing into 2026 or moving quickly toward goals, pausing before committing to a resolution can be valuable. Reading books functions as an achievement cheat code because many people claim they lack time and therefore miss expertise. Recommended titles target different needs: Robin Sharma's The 5 AM Club focuses on morning routines for productivity; Rick Rubin's The Creative Act stimulates creative vision; Nate Zinsser's The Confident Mind treats confidence as a learnable skill; Jasmine Guillory's The Proposal offers a cozy, entertaining escape.
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