Nick HutchisonFounder and CEO, BookThinkers

4 Books that I read every single day #personalgrowth #nonfictionbooks #dailygratitude

30 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube monologue, Nick Hutchison shares the four books he reads each morning as part of his personal‑growth routine. He explains why each title matters to him: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, which he has read daily for five‑six years and credits with transforming his life through Stoic philosophy; The Daily Dad, also by Ryan Holiday, which offers father‑focused insights now that he is a new dad; The Daily Pressfield by Steven Pressfield, which provides daily strategies to overcome resistance and get things done; and the newly released Instant Positivity by Kristen Butler, which teaches a practical, action‑oriented approach to cultivating positivity throughout the week. Hutchison emphasizes that these books together support a mindset of stoic resilience, purposeful fatherhood, creative productivity, and positive living, and he points viewers to the video caption for more details on the latest book.

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Here are the 4 books that I try to read every single morning as part of my routine, and the 4th one is brand new. Number 1 is The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday. I've been reading this book every day for 5 or 6 years straight, and Stoicism has changed my life. Number 2 is The Daily Dad, also by Ryan Holiday, and since I'm a new father, this book gives me a lot of great perspective. Number 3 is The Daily Pressfield by Steven Pressfield, and this book helps you overcome resistance on a daily basis. And number 4, hot off the press, is Instant Positivity by Kristen Butler. Positivity is not just a mood, it's a lifestyle, it's an action, it's an input. And this book will teach you a new way to become more positive every day of the week. There's more information on this one in the caption. Check it out.