#i have so much fun writing billy and annie especially when they make each other so mad

[kingkeerys]

the art of chasing ♔ billy hargrove [six]

concept: steve has a female best friend and billy has taken it upon himself to flirt with her just to piss steve off. that’s it. that’s the plot. [vol. 6]

a/n: okay so this wasn’t posted last night like i said it would be because i fell asleep lmao but i got it out today so be proud of me!! more was going to happen in this chapter than what actually did but it was getting too long so i had to stop it somewhere bahah. so the next part will technically be part 6.5 rather than 7. enjoy! xoxo

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Standards set and broken all the time Control the chaos behind a gun Call it as I see it even if I was born deaf, blind and dumb

Annie stared at Billy’s unconscious form from across the room.

At first she thought about just leaving him. When she got back inside the house her hands had been shaking. She’d never felt so angry in her life and for a while she paced in the kitchen, unable to even look at him, until the brunt of the anger faded away and she’d nearly burned a hole in the floor from walking back and forth. She wanted to just leave him behind and find her own way home, sort of hoping that he’d wake up scared and alone, but she had a feeling Ms. Byers wouldn’t appreciate coming home to a bloody boy passed out in her disarrayed living room.

So instead she decided to sit in the corner of the living room with her knees pulled into her chest out of his eyesight in case he finally came to and just watched him silently.

He’d crossed the line with Steve. In the beginning it’d only been simple teasing here, a bit of mockery there, but it’d never gotten physical. Well, unless you counted that time he shoved Steve in basketball. It’d never gone this far. Nothing Steve could have done warranted such a violent reaction. Clearly Billy had some serious issues to work out and she wasn’t going to subject herself to any of that. If she knew Billy at all, he wouldn’t see it that way. According to him he’s got nothing to fix, so really he was beyond help.

But it did beg the question though: what were the kids doing at Will Byers’ house without Will or his Mom around? And why was Steve with them? What wasn’t he telling her?

It made Annie feel uneasy knowing Steve was keeping secrets from her. And maybe it wasn’t that big of deal. Maybe he was just babysitting them again and they were playing a game. A very elaborate game. But why at Will’s house? She knew kids were imaginative. Hell, it wasn’t even that long ago that she was one. Some might say she technically still was. But it seemed like they were taking everything really seriously; not even joking or messing around at all. What was that about? And why did it seem like Steve was playing along?

Nothing Billy did was justified but she could kind of get why he was so suspicious, because she kind of was too. And she hated that.

How was it that she could go from knowing Steve so well, almost more than she knew herself, to not knowing him at all? In what universe did that make sense? How was it fair?

He should probably go to a hospital, she reluctantly thought, staring at Billy’s still body.

Who knew what kind of stuff was pumping through his veins because seriously, what the hell was that needle all about? She could see his chest moving up and down so at least he was still alive. She almost didn’t care what happened to him but she didn’t wish death on anyone if she could help it. Anger was only temporary, death was not.

But why did she have to deal with it? Did she piss off some higher power? Was this some sick and twisted form of karma?

Maybe it was because she hadn’t returned her copy of To Kill a Mockingbird in sixth grade and lied to the librarian about it. Right after that happened their library had to start accepting donations because they were so low on reading material. What if that was her fault?

Heaving a sigh, Annie stood up from the floor and made her way into the kitchen. She grabbed a glass from one of the cabinets and filled it with cold water from the sink before making her way over to Billy’s strewn body. She stared down at him for a few seconds, doubtful if this would even work or if it was just something the movies made up to seem possible. Licking her lips, she held the glass of water above him and slowly tipped it.

Water spilled over his face, washing away a bit of the blood that hadn’t yet dried and immediately his eyelids twitched. His brows furrowed and he jerked his head to the right, breathing in a bit of water through his nose and immediately sputtering from it. Annie sat the empty glass on the dresser next to them, eyes trained on Billy’s scrunched up face.

Once he finished coughing his eyes began to blink open. He sniffed and brought an unsteady hand up to wipe at his nose, pulling it away to see a smear of blood. He squinted and his forehead wrinkled, obviously disoriented and a little lost. Naturally his gaze slowly turned to meet Annie’s and the vague surprise was clear on his face. He carefully dropped his arm to the ground and returned her stare silently for a few seconds. Then he cleared his throat.

“You’re still here?”

His voice was raspy and she found the sound grated on her nerves. Her lip curled and before she knew what she was doing, she was on top of him with her fists slamming into whatever part of his body she could find. His face, his chest, his shoulders, anything.

“What the f—“ Billy quickly brought up his hands to defend himself, still a bit out of it and slightly dazed.

“You—“ smack, “—are—“ slap, “—such—“ punch, “—an—“ scratch, “asshole!”

Even still she had a hard time fighting against his strength and after a few seconds she was just swatting at midair while he was holding her wrists in his fists. She continued to snarl and growl and make a bunch of noises he hardly found intimidating, gazing up at her with a hint of confusion and mild irritation. It didn’t take long before her energy was spent and she was breathing heavily while glaring down at him with as much hatred as she could muster.

Billy panted along with her, a hard set in his brow. Then he tugged her down until her elbows were against his stomach and he snapped,

“Stop. Hitting. Me.”

He then shoved her back and released her wrists. Nostrils flared, she grudgingly swung her leg over his hip and pushed herself onto her knees, still giving him the third-degree through heated eye contact. He rolled his eyes and wiped his nose on the back of his hand again before carefully sitting up, wincing at the pain. He brought another hand up to his neck and pressed against the spot where the needle had entered.

“The hell did that bitch do to me?” Annie didn’t answer and Billy’s lips thinned, his jaw clenching before he shook his head as if to regain his bearings. He glanced around the room, noticing the obvious mess he’d caused and whatever had already happened prior to them arriving. “Jesus.”

“You’re an asshole,” she repeated for good measure. He huffed a laugh through his nose, clearly unimpressed, and her glare worsened. “Really. I didn’t know a single person was capable of being that much of an asshole but you proved me wrong. What you did to Steve was…” she shook her head, unable to come up with the right words. “You’re such an asshole. And Lucas! What did he ever do to you?”

“Would you just shut up for a minute?” Billy snipped, turning his own glare on her. “You’re giving me a headache.”

“Oh, I’m giving you a headache?” she raised her eyebrows challengingly. “You smashed a plate over Steve’s head!”

“Fucking hell,” with a bit of effort he managed to crawl onto his knees, arching his back a little and rolling his head to stretch out his neck. He then got about halfway to standing up before stumbling and catching himself on his hands, gasping on all fours. Apparently his equilibrium hadn’t quite caught up to the rest of him yet.

Annie frowned despite her temper. “You should go to a hospital.”

Billy snorted. “Yeah, not happening, sweets.”

“I’m serious,” she said, brows pulled together. “You don’t know what was in that needle. It wasn’t even sanitized.”

“Do you hear yourself right now?” Billy looked over at her with glazed eyes. He sniffed again and shook his head. “I’m fine, just give me a minute.”

“Your funeral,” Annie shrugged, not willing to fight with him on it any longer. If he wanted to be poisoned then that was fine by her. Bet that would teach him a lesson.

“Which car do you plan on getting to the hospital in?” Billy outstretched his arms, finally able to sit up on his knees again. “Do you see one around? Because if my memory serves me right, the little shits took my goddamn car!”

“Which wouldn’t have happened if you had just let it go,” she retorted. “But let me guess, that’s not in your vocabulary,” she mimicked his comment from earlier.

“Damn straight,” he replied, trying to stand up again. This time he succeeded but not without looking winded afterwards. He placed his hands on his hips and made quick work of sweeping the room with his eyes again. “The fuck happened to this place anyway?”

Annie didn’t know why she answered. “I don’t know.”

“I mean, it’s fucking weird, right?” Billy spun around with an intense look, shoulders squared like a cat ready to pounce despite the paleness of his cheeks. “What the hell were they doing out here? I don’t give a shit if you and Harrington are best pals, something was going on.”

She wasn’t pleased with the reminder. “I don’t know.”

“What do you know?” Billy countered snidely.

“That you’re an asshole,” she replied without missing a beat. “I thought we’d established that already.”

Billy shook his head, looking about ready to make a tasteless comment but thinking better of it. He turned away from her, eyeing the hallway next to them before making his way down it.

“Where are you going?” Annie demanded. When he ignored her she got to her feet with a huff and quickly followed him in case he decided to vandalize Will’s room or something just to spite his sister.

Instead, she found him in the bathroom with his hands in the sink. He leaned down and began to splash water over his face. The water ran red for a moment and then eventually settled into a light pink as it washed down the drain. He pulled back to glance up at himself in the mirror, chin dripping with water.

At least the blood was gone. He had a nice shiner below his left eye and his nose was a bit swollen but nothing too noticeable. His knuckles looked the angriest, a few cuts and bruises decorating his hands. He wouldn’t be able to hide the fact that he’d gotten into a fight. She wondered if his parents would care at all.

“Enjoying the view?”

Annie snapped out of her trance and blinked herself back into focus, realizing Billy was watching her through the mirror. She felt embarrassed despite the situation.

“Not nearly as much as you’d think,” she snapped without thinking, unknowingly admitting that she had to have been admiring at least a little in that case. “Especially not with all those bruises on your face.”

“Kinda suits me though, don’t you think?” he asked, rubbing a hand along his jaw. “Bit of a rugged handsome, eh?”

“Not even a little bit.”

He stood back up and turned to face her, stepping into her space until they were nearly nose-to-nose.

“You sure you didn’t hit your head on anything?” he asked lightly, a smirk curving up the side of his mouth before he brushed past her.

Annie inhaled slowly to reign in her annoyance before following after him into the kitchen this time. He began shuffling around in the cabinets and Annie opened her mouth to ask what he was doing but he apparently found what he was looking for. He retrieved a white bottle and snatched up a glass from the counter. Annie recognized it to be aspirin and he popped several pills in his mouth and threw back a few swigs of water.

“Do you really think that’s going to solve everything?” she asked with her arms crossed. “A few pain pills and you’re good as new?”

“Never failed me before,” Billy answered easily, taking another long drink. Annie’s brows furrowed.

“You get into fights often?” she replied, feigning disinterest.

“More than you’d know.”

The way he said it made her stop. There was a hint of disappointment in his voice, along with something else. Anger? She couldn’t really tell. She tried thinking back to all those times she saw him in school. He seemed to always be with friends, or whatever closely represented the term in his eyes. Sure, he looked like the type to constantly make enemies and get into trouble but other than making snide remarks she’d never actually seen him get into a physical altercation with anyone.

Maybe he was talking about when he lived in California.

Billy finished his water and then tossed the glass in the sink. Annie winced at the sound it made and Billy turned to give her a false smile.

“Let’s go.”

He brushed past her again and began making his way towards the front door with a purpose. Annie was momentarily confused before she scuttled after him, mind racing.

“Go where?”

He threw the door open and a harsh bite of cold wind swept into the house that made Annie’s spine shiver. Billy didn’t seem to react and he stomped across the porch, the heels of his boots thumping on the stairs as he walked down them. Annie was quick to follow, disgruntled at seeing her breath fog up in front of her. How long were they in the house? She realized she’d never been paying attention to the clock. And then a sick sense of dread filled her stomach.

Her parents were going to kill her.

“Hope you’re nice and cozy,” Billy’s sarcastic tone pulled her out of her horrified thoughts. She tossed him a confused look and he nodded down at her apparel. She blinked at the leather jacket she was still wearing and balked. She’d completely forgotten about it. She noticed Billy’s unbuttoned, thin shirt and began peeling the jacket off.

“Oh, I completely forgot I was wearing it—“

“I don’t care, keep it on,” Billy waved her off as he stepped onto the road. Annie mindlessly kept up with his stride, her forehead wrinkling with the jacket halfway down her arms. She technically still had a light coat on underneath the jacket so she didn’t really need it.

“Aren’t you cold?”

“Nah,” Billy said carelessly. He began to pat his jean pockets and then scowled. “Damn it, left my smokes in the car.”

Annie pulled the jacket back up without thinking much of it. “Where are we going? To a hospital?”

He rolled his eyes. “Forget the hospital already.”

“Then tell me where we’re going,” she said impatiently, wrapping the jacket tighter around her body.

It was a bit unsettling walking down the middle of an unlit road at God knows what hour of the night, the trees on either side of them disorienting their view. The moon was high in the sky and it left little trails of light between the branches on the road in front of them, giving off this eerie vibe Annie wasn’t comfortable with.

“You’ll see,” Billy finally replied with the vaguest response that made Annie’s tonsils curl.

“I don’t think so,” she said immediately, pausing mid-stride. Billy continued on a few feet before finally realizing she wasn’t at his side anymore. He stopped and turned to cast an expectant look at her over his shoulder, one of his hands tucked inside his pockets. “There are only two options here. One,” she held up a finger and Billy raised his eyebrows, “is you take me home. That option’s a bit hazy because I don’t actually want you to know where I live so once we get to a place I recognize well we can just part ways and forget this ever happened. Or two, we can go to the nearest emergency room and get you looked at. There is no ‘we’ll see’ option on the table.”

“What if I put it on the table?” Billy asked after a moment of silence.

“I’ll take it right back off,” she countered easily.

Billy licked his lips, eyes skirting around the forest on either side of them before nodding to himself. He took a few steps towards her until they were only arm’s distance apart and Annie watched him warily.

“If I remember correctly,” Billy said, eyes glinting. “You promised to go to a party with me.”

Annie stared at him incredulously.

“I didn’t promise anything. Besides,” she motioned behind her wildly, “have you completely forgotten what happened back there? I’m not going anywhere with you.”

“You’re going somewhere right now,” he remarked humorously.

Annie stuttered. “That’s only because I don’t know my way home.”

“So you’re using me,” Billy surmised.

“That’s not what I said.”

“It’s what you implied,” Billy took another step forward and it took everything in Annie not to take a step back and keep the distance between them. “So you need me to get you home but you don’t actually want me to know where home is, but you also don’t want to be anywhere near me and yet you have to be because you don’t actually know how to get home,” he squinted at her in false confusion. “Did I get that right?”

“You know what, forget it,” Annie pursed her lips and made a point of stepping around him. “I’ll find my own way home, I don’t need you for anything.”

She heard Billy’s footsteps trailing after her. “So you’re just going to guess how to get home and potentially get yourself lost?”

“Better than having to deal with you,” she replied snappishly.

“That’s real mature,” he said, catching up with her and walking by her side. “So because you don’t want to deal with me, you’re willing to put yourself at risk. What if someone finds you walking on the side of the road?”

She gave him a peeved look. “Like you did?”

He sighed and corrected himself. “Someone dangerous.”

“Still not seeing the difference.”

“You’re fucking impossible, you know that?” Billy said impatiently, an irritated press between his brows.

“I’m sorry, I just find it funny that you expect me to believe you actually have a conscience. You beat my best friend half to death but now you’re all concerned for my well-being? I don’t think so.”

“I didn’t beat him half to death,” Billy rolled his eyes as if she were being dramatic.

“Did you see his face?!” Annie yelled.

“Well excuse the fuck outta me for trying to figure out what the hell was going on with my goddamn sister!”

“I thought you said she wasn’t your sister?” Annie countered, looking at him closely. Billy gritted his teeth and exhaled loudly.

“She’s not,” he said, tone slightly less hostile. Annie watched him quietly for a few seconds, trying to read the expression on his face.

“I really don’t get you,” she told him honestly. She didn’t. He was so unpredictable, so unlike anyone she’d ever met before. When she thought he was going to do or say one thing, he pulled a complete 180 and did something totally unexpected. He beats Steve to a bloody pulp but then he comes back and says she shouldn’t walk home alone because of strangers. Nothing about him made sense to her. He was a walking contradiction.

Billy smiled mirthlessly. “It’s a fucking gift.”

They maintained eye contact for a good ten seconds before he gestured to the road with all the elegance of a four-year-old throwing a tantrum.

“So are we going or do you want to walk the opposite way like a brat?”

Annie mutely shook her head. She was almost too angry to say anything but there was something else there that made the anger a little easier to bear.

Then she motioned ahead.

“Lead the way.”

[opaldraws]

✨💗 Harringrove Feedback Fest 💗✨

This fandom is so full of amazing creators and if you're seeing this post and you've ever created anything for this wonderful fandom, I APPRECIATE YOU!!

✨Artists✨

@awrble Awrble's art is the reason I discovered harringrove! One of their pieces popped up on my dashboard and I was like "Oh! I've never thought of Billy and Steve together!?" and then everything spiralled out of control. Their art is excellent and I go through their art tag frequently! This piece they did for the zine makes my heart so mushy and this piece is just so playful and cute!

@juu-riin Julie's art constantly makes my day better, whether it's a stream of doodles like these, a fluffy piece like this, or something SPICY like this !!

@lazybakerart Ever since I found their blog when I first joined this fandom, I thought their art was the most creative and visually compelling art I had ever seen! I frequently scroll through their art because I aspire to have the same grasp on color that they do! Like this piece is so perfect!! And I completely adore this one!!

@ihni Ihni's drawings always make me smile! I think that they are so creative and funny and it shows through their art! Like I laughed out loud at this one! And this piece is so perfect for Billy and Steve

@swimbirdyswim Their art is so dynamic and cool! I totally adore this piece and this one is AWESOME! And they have some really cute and soft drawings that just melt my heart!! Like this one!

@b-leach-ing Their art is so sweet! I especially really love this one!! And omg these holiday drawings are just too adorable!!

@dearvenison How could I ever get over this STUNNING piece?! This tender moment is captured so well and if this isn't canon in s4 I'm gonna riot!! Their art is just so amazing!

@ezisdrawing Ez's art is so full of life! I love how they draw Joe and their nb Steve pieces are my absolute favorite! Like these ones! They're just so cute! And this most recent drawing omg! It's so lovely!

@darkmystdrake Annie's art is so spicy and hot! Every time I see it, I notice how dynamic the poses are! And I always appreciate the piercings added onto the boys! This is one of my favs of Steve! And damn! THIS ONE IS AMAZING!

@avalonlights Their art is so so so wonderful! They set a scene beautifully and every piece of theirs just pulls me in! Like I still think about this one a year later! And this piece! Billy and Steve look so in love and the relationship is expressed perfectly! I just love love love their art so much!

@deardmvz Marilyn's art is so fun!! They have so many fresh and interesting ideas and I love seeing what they come up with! Like this vamp Billy is so cool! And this piece is so sweet and beautiful!

@kingsandsaints Their art is unbelievable! Every time I see their art I am in awe of it! Like this piece is insane?! I could stare at it forever!! And omg I love this punk Billy art!!

✨Editors/Gif Makers✨

@memes-saved-me Their photo edits are so distinct and identifiable! And their video edits are always so cool to watch!

@hoegrove I LOVE the gifsets that they make, they're so creative and fun!

✨Blogs I Could Scroll Through For Hours✨

@smashmouth-hargrove - idk how to explain it, but I have actually spent *hours* reading through their writing. You can just tell that they have fun with what they're writing and that makes it fun to read!

@rascheln/@steviespanties Rina's writing is so amazing! They have so many creative and dirty ideas and I can't get enough of them!

@draculcid Not only is their writing amazing, they make some really great edits! I really enjoy reading their responses to asks and they have so much creativity!

@yikesharringrove Yikes has written so many of my favorite fics and I love seeing how they expand on the prompts they receive! I remember the first time I found their blog and I spent like 2 weeks devouring all of their writing,, it was awesome

@ghostofjellyfishforgotten I have read so many ficlets from them and they are always so well written and interesting! And there are so many posts that have paragraphs of tags under them that are amazing! (And they wrote some jestor/king smut months ago that I can't find anymore AND IT'S LIKE ONE OF MY FAV FICS I'VE EVER READ AND I THINK ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME)

✨Fics✨

in the locust wind by @hectordelavega - pls understand that this fic completely ruined me. it's perfect. it's been like a month since i read this and i still think about it all the time.

Walking Home (v)., the Tourniquet by @passivenovember - Jaz's writing is so lovely, I have reread so many of their fics and they even wrote me one that is incredibly adorable T^T BUT back on topic, this fic is everything! Jaz has a way of writing Billy and Steve that is just so perfect, and I love their dynamic in this fic!

orange juice by @aspartaeme - this fic is so fun! I love how thirsty Steve and Billy are for each other and I really enjoyed the whole premise of this fic!

Took it all and took the dirt road home by @nagdabbit - this short lil fic is so soft and emotional,, it just feels so hopeful

with every several pleasure in the world by @rvspberryjvm - I completely adore this fic with my whole heart! Jones is a fantastic writer and their talent truly shines in this fic (and all of their fics)!

Billy Hargrove’s Exploration of Beauty (series) by @mourntheantagonist - this series is amazing! I love how Mandi has Billy and Steve address gender stereotypes and lets Billy explore his gender expression!

Sweet Wonderful You by @cherrydreamer - the way this fic stole my heart! it's just so soft and adorable and Steve and Billy are just the best bfs to each other :') Cherry's writing is so fantastic!

Lonely Hearts Club by @shewritesdirty - this fic (like all of Cait's fics) is so wonderfully written and once I started reading it, I just couldn't stop! It's got the perfect mix of humor, tenderness, and smut!

Plant Your Feet by PeckishDragon - this fic is so sweet,, I will always have a soft spot for dads!harringrove and Billy is just the best dad in this :')

you act so pure (i know you're laced) by @softjish - this fic. THIS FIC. IT IS SO TENDER AND IT BREAKS MY HEART AND PUTS IT BACK TOGETHER IN 5K WORDS.

seventh inning stretch by @holdenduckfield - Idk anything about baseball, but I *do* know that I adore Jill's writing! I love how competitive the boys are in this and how their rivalry evolves!

Bad dog, no biscuits by @catharrington - this is f i l t h y and perfect in every way! Steve is so dominant and he takes care of Billy so well! I am 100% convinced this is how Tina's Halloween party ended.

i'm falling now, but it's so wrong by @hartigays - Ouch this fic has a lovely balance of hurt comfort and it is a great read! I remember I read it all in one go because I just got so hooked!

I Ain’t Fraid Of No Ghosts by @heck-in-a-handbasket - this fic has a special place in my heart bc I love ghost Billy! Reading how Steve dealt with Billy's ghostly shenanigans was hilarious and when they finally become *acquainted*, they work so well together!

@gothyringwald thank you for putting this little love fest together!

[pynkhues]

What’s you top 5 unpopular good girls ships?

I am eternally blessed, anon, because all my ships for Good Girls are pretty popular, haha. I’m all about Beth x Rio, Ruby x Stan, Dean x Suffering, Boomer x Grievous Bodily Harm! Even my non-canon ships like Annie x Nancy or Annie x JT are pretty popular! 

So instead, I’m offering you five crack ships and I’ve written the scenarios where I think they could work, because I am a glutton for punishment, haha. One of them I actually want to write, but I’m not going to say which, because I don’t want anyone to peer pressure me into writing it, hahaha. (I have way too many WIPs!)

Below a cut to save your feeds.

1. Krystal x Lucy

Okay, SO, I accidentally wrote them into the pornstar au, and ever since the thought came to me, it’s latched on like a parasite! I love the thought of them both having someone in their corner in the way that we sort of know they don’t? Lucy really needed somebody who could fight for her and was more clued into the world than either herself or Max, and Krystal pretty clearly needs someone who’s kind to her. Plus Krystal would edge out some of Lucy’s cutesyness, while Lucy would ground Krystal, and idk! I just think they’d be cute!

Okay, scenario though – I’m thinking the Hill’s have a Christmas party. Lucy and Max have recently broken up and Beth feels bad for her, so invites her to be her plus-one (or, well, plus seventh after Rio and the kids), and the gesture’s a nice one, but Beth is instantly distracted by helping Ruby get the food out or with Jane and Marcus inevitably causing havoc, and so Lucy ends up wallflowering, watching everyone else just - - know each other, right? 

And maybe Krystal sees her and maybe she’s a few drinks in already, so it’s not like it takes much to grab another cup of spiked eggnog and tumble against the wall beside Lucy. And maybe it’s awkward at first, because Lucy’s sort of weird, but maybe Krystal kind of likes that, and maybe Lucy compliments Krystal’s ugly snowman earrings, and Krystal really does think Lucy’s reindeer sweater is cute, and maybe Lucy falls a little in love when Krystal sings bawdy Christmas songs, her arm slung over Ruby’s shoulder, and Krystal falls a little in love when Lucy is unfairly good at drunk pictionary, and maybe it feels like they’ve known each other a lot longer than a night (and maybe they want to make sure they will). 

2. Mick x Mary Pat. 

Okay, okay, okay. Hear me out. 

So it finally happens. Rio finds out who Mary Pat is, what she’s done – that she’s Beth’s rotten egg – and y’know, Rio isn’t playing around anymore. He wants to send Beth a message, and what better way to do that than to handle the third person she couldn’t after Turner and Boomer? So he sends Mick off with an order.

And so Mick watches for a few days – keeps an eye on her schedule, her routine, carving out a plan to handle her as smoothly as possible (he’s not Rio after all, he doesn’t hand guns to women he’s just kidnapped, y’know?) – and starts to get a sense of her. Sure, maybe he feels a little bad. She has a lot of kids, y’know? And always seems pretty frazzled, at the end of her rope, but sort of sweet. She goes to church, sings in a choir, makes pancakes from a box, sure, but she adds both choc chips and blueberries which is a pretty good combo, and maybe it’s hard to believe she’s swept up in all of this, but then it was hard to believe Mrs Boland and that sweet girl from Paper Porcupine had been too. 

Still, Mick knows what he’s doing, y’know? 

He’s not Rio. He’ll finish the job.

So he steals into her house late at night, moving down to her bedroom, intending to take her outside, handle her away from the kids at least, when suddenly a wild Mary Pat appears! Brandishing a huge knife. 

Mick staggers back! Alarmed, and Mary Pat thrusts it at him, knowing exactly how long he’s been watching her and what does he think she is??? NEW to this??? She worked with the FBI! Okay, not --  not worked with them, but y’know, an agent was on her case for a while, and Mary Pat is not as stupid as her Uncle Larry told her that one time, and okay, Mick thinks, staggering back into his seat, eyes fixed on the knife Mary Pat is waving around at him. 

You wanna talk this out? 

It’s the wrong thing to say, because no, she doesn’t especially, and they just sort of stare at each other for a minute, trying to figure out what happens next when Billy wakes up and trots down the hallway, and he’s had a bad dream about the bad man, and for a minute, Mick thinks he’s talking about him, but then Mary Pat says something about how Boomer won’t ever step foot in this house again, and with the way she’s holding that knife, Mick is inclined to believe her. 

And then, well, Billy asks for pancakes. 

So that’s how Mick ends up eating pancakes with Mary Pat and three of her four kids at 2 in the morning, and y’know, he’s not a total asshole. He’s going to stay and help her clean up afterwards, and maybe it’s sort of nice, now that she’s put the knife down (although it is still in reaching distance, and honestly, he respects that), now that his gun’s back in his pants. 

And well, he can’t exactly kill a woman who just made him pancakes, so he figures next time, only next time, Mary Pat’s already cooking, and then the time after that, she’s already set him a plate, and maybe the time after that, she kisses him, and maybe the time after that, he kisses her first, and at least when Rio asks, Mick can just give him a look, because it isn’t like he doesn’t have his own batshit crazy mother of four he can’t kill. 

3. Rhea x Phoebe. 

So, y’know. Phoebe’s good at her job. 

Phoebe knows how to do a stakeout, to keep tabs, to collect intel. She revels in every part of the chase, every part of the puzzle, every part of the game of it all, because she knows that what she’s doing is right, she’s cleaning up the streets! Making the world a better place! But - - okay, she’ll be the first to admit that she already finds her marks exhausting.

Not so much Hill and Marks. They’re sort of fun to keep tabs on (and lowkey, Phoebe really does maybe daydream sometimes about what it might be like to sit on the couch and watch bad reality shows with them, drinking cheap wine and creamy, herb crusted cheeses). Even Boland is kind of awesome when she’s not with him. 

Because the thing is, as soon as Boland and the Big Kahuna are together, everything just gets a little - - hm. What’s the word for it? 

(”Nothing like watching a crime lord pull pigtails,” Henry had said on one stakeout, headphones on as they’d watched from afar as Big Kahuna had swung in close to Boland, said something that made her flush red and try to stamp on his foot. “Can’t wait until they graduate to passing notes. At least then there might be something we can use.”) 

And, well. It’s not like he’s wrong.

So maybe she starts to get bored of watching the highschool antics of them (as has everyone else, she thinks, if the looks on their faces is anything to go by - including the hitman clearly trying to take one, or both of them out [and please, a little part of Phoebe thinks, watching as Big Kahuna drags a finger across the back of Boland’s knuckles, and Boland wait until he’s gone to order the most expensive liquor in the bar to Big Kahuna’s tab]). Maybe that makes her dig a little deeper. 

Maybe that’s how she finds herself watching an under-9′s soccer game in a fold-out chair beside Big Kahuna’s baby mama. (She tells her she’s researching, so it’s not technically a lie, even if the cover of starting to coach a team of her own in the fall is a thin one).

And okay, maybe they hit it off. Which is kind of cool, Phoebe thinks, because it turns out Rhea is kind of cool (how she put up with Big Kahuna is a total mystery to her), and y’know, she’s actually pretty? LIke, pretty pretty. And nice, and totally normal, and maybe they get a coffee after the game, and catch a movie on the weekend, and maybe sometimes Phoebe forgets to fish about Big Kahuna at all, but that’s an easy mistake to make, and maybe Henry gives her a Look when he hears about it, but it’s nothing, Phoebe thinks.

She’s just doing her due diligence. 

Being thorough, y’know? 

I mean, who even knows when information could come out, and Phoebe’s just laying the groundwork anyway, she thinks, watching the line of Rhea’s neck, the purse of her lips, blinking rapidly when Rhea leans across the table, the curve of her breast visible beneath the thin fabric of her shirt, and says: “I know you’re a fed.” 

And Phoebe splutters as Rhea keeps leaning forwards. 

“I’m not going to tell you anything about him.” 

And what can Phoebe say except okay, something in her chest tightening at - - at what, Phoebe has no idea. Just knows that Rhea’s so close she can feel the other woman’s breath on her cheek.  

“I just want to be clear about that,” she tells her. “If we’re going to do this.” 

And Phoebe blinks, owlish at Rhea, pulse rapid and mouth dry as she asks: “Do what?” 

And well, it turns out Phoebe likes Rhea even more when she’s kissing her.

4. Greg x Dr. Josh.

Okay, so maybe two things happen. 

Maybe it’s a party of something when Annie finally turns around and tells Greg about kissing her therapist, and honestly, Greg shouldn’t be surprised. This is what Annie does, after all, and telling her off never really gets him anywhere, so he pours them both another drink, and - - sure, maybe another. 

Then maybe a few more. 

Because it’s just like they’re in this loop, y’know? Him and her. Like she fucks up and it’s not like she expects him to clean up after her (he’s not Beth), but it’s like there’s something in Annie where she needs him to know about it, and that just really gets to him sometimes, because like, Annie’s not his responsibility just because they have a kid together. Besides, he has Nancy now, so it’s not like he needs Annie, and even thinking about Nancy sort of makes him want to go and find her, so then he’s drunkenly stumbling around this party, looking for that cape of perfect blonde hair, and okay, maybe that’s when the second thing happens.

Annie. Nancy. Closet. Necking. Maybe a shirt’s off? There’s a lot of like - - like mouths and hand stuff and Greg slams the door shut and maybe goes and lies on the grass outside for a while. 

And okay, maybe it’s not a surprise either. Maybe this is also what Annie does too, but still, he stews on it, and then stews on it some more, and so what if he interrogates Ben for this therapist’s address, because like - - hadn’t Annie been going to him for months? How could this guy make everything worse. 

And sure, maybe storming into the guy’s office, drunk on anger this time instead of beer, isn’t the best idea, but he’s just - - pissed, y’know? And maybe he yells at the guy about where he gets off, kissing patients. Making his patients kiss his wife, and okay, the guy’s pale at first, but then is sort of nice, and they sit on the beanbags and talk for a bit about Hurricane Annie, and actually, he’s finished work for the day, so maybe they should go get a beer or whatever? 

And maybe later, when Josh drops a nervous hand to his knee and awkwardly closes the distance between them, when Greg’s kissing back, he does sort of wonder if he and Annie won’t always be pulling from the same pool. 

5. Turner x Noah. 

Come on. We all saw s2. There’s no way Turner didn’t offer a, ahem, hand to help Noah get over Annie. 

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10 Incredible Audiobooks That Will Revolutionize Your Life

I’ve always enjoyed the inspiration and entertainment that comes from a great book.

The problem is, I rarely have time to sit down and devote hours of my undivided attention to reading books. My life is just too busy (or so I tell myself).

Fortunately, people in my predicament have another option: audiobooks.

Audiobooks are a great way to consume all the same content from a book while getting other stuff done.

Whether you listen while you exercise, drive to work or mow the lawn, audiobooks are the perfect substitute for people (like me) who would rather read through their ears instead of their eyes.

The Problem

Unfortunately, audiobooks have their own set of issues. They aren’t all created equal.

Some audiobooks have poor production quality.

Some are narrated by incredibly monotonous or annoying voices.

Some narrators have absurdly thick accents or speaking patterns that detract from the message.

Not to mention, some audiobooks are WAY too long (most likely because the original book is long). Not everyone has 100+ hours to listen to a single audiobook!

A few of my favorite books were nearly destroyed when I listened to a poorly executed audiobook rendition of the exact same material. It’s not easy to judge the quality of an audiobook when you only have a 30-second preview to go by.

The Best Audiobooks I’ve Heard

Since I’ve listened to A LOT of audiobooks in my time (it’s pretty much the only way I read anything these days), I wanted to let you know about some of my favorites.

I thought these audiobooks were extremely well done and actually enhanced the original text by adding emotion, inflection, emphasis and even music in some well thought out places.

Some of these audiobooks were so good, I’ve found myself listening to them again and again, just because they delivered such a rich, enjoyable experience.

Curious to know what they are? I’ll list them out for you below…

1. Crucial Conversations

Crucial Conversations is that several people have recommended to me over the past decade.

When I finally gave it a listen, I was blown away by how much value they crammed into 6 short hours. It was incredible!

There isn’t anything fancy about how this audiobook was recorded or produced… it’s pretty basic, actually.

What makes it so good? The narrator and co-author, Joseph Grenny, does a superb job of reading clearly, using good vocal tonality in his voice (an important part of explaining how to have a crucial conversation) and he’s just an overall easy person to listen to.

Aside from the delivery, this is one of the most intensely useful audiobooks I’ve ever listened to – I’m really not kidding. I actually found it cumbersome to listen while driving or working out, because I had to hit “pause” every 2 – 3 minutes so I could take notes.

At one point, I actually pulled my car to the side of the road so I could take notes. It was that good.

The advice in this book works and it’s not just theory. There was plenty of real-life application that made it directly useful in many aspects of my life. If you haven’t given this one a listen, I urge you to get it on your shortlist of audiobooks to hear!

2. Profit First

I’ve never met anyone who read Profit First and wasn’t impressed by it.

Aside from the simple-but-ingenious business budgeting concepts explained in this book (it’s sort of like Dave Ramsey’s envelope system, but for business owners), I thoroughly enjoyed how the narrator and author, Mike Michalowicz got through the content.

He doesn’t just read the original manuscript word-for-word, he goes “off script” many times throughout the book to add further clarification, give real-life examples and help flesh out the material in ways that are much more interesting and informative for the listener.

This is something 95% of audiobooks don’t do, which baffles me. I appreciated how this author took special care to package the content so it was more palatable to those who were listening rather than reading.

And I’ll mention again, the content of this book is amazing. Whether you’re an accounting professional or someone who rarely looks at the numbers, you will walk away with some great new insights from what this book has to share.

3. Can’t Hurt Me

David Goggins is well-acquainted with pain, suffering, trials, and challenges.

The difference is, he doesn’t run away from these things like most of us do. He leans into the pain and asks for more.

Some people might call it insanity, but I found it refreshing to hear about how he learned to revel in life’s difficulties and squeeze every last drop of strength and personal development out of it.

This audiobook for Can’t Hurt Me took a fascinating approach by splitting up the content into a mix of the original book, followed by a podcast-style interview between the author, David Goggins and the narrator, Adam Skolnick, at the end of each chapter.

It wasn’t just about hearing the story as it was originally written, but about getting a deeper insight into what went into the story and what lessons the listener should take away. I actually found the biggest lessons and takeaways came from the podcast interview portion (which wasn’t even part of the original book)!

This is one of those books you’ll actually get more out of by listening to it rather than reading it.

4. Building a Story Brand

If anyone knows how to write a good story, it’s Donald Miller.

One thing most good storytellers haven’t done is map out a clear framework by which anyone can tell a great story, and more importantly, how this framework can be used to vastly extend the reach of your business.

Another thing about Donald Miller is, he’s not just a great writer, he’s also a great speaker, and it shows in this audiobook. His delivery is clear, consistent and easy to listen to for all 4 hours and 56 minutes of this audiobook.

That’s another thing… I also appreciated how this entire book was delivered in less than 5 hours (even when playing at the normal, 1x speed). That’s an incredible amount of value that can be digested relatively quickly.

One of the first things I look at when considering an audiobook is how long it will take me to listen to it. When an audiobook is over 10 hours long… that’s a lot of time to commit to! Remember, a book isn’t just costing you money, it’s costing you time (and to some people, their time is worth a lot). When a book can deliver just as much value in a shorter time span, that’s a BIG plus in my book.

5. Thou Shall Prosper

This audiobook is one of the longer ones on this list, clocking in at nearly 18 hours, but believe me, this thing is PACKED with wisdom from beginning-to-end.

In Thou Shall Prosper (narrated by A.C. Fellner), Rabbi Daniel Lapin gives a very comprehensive overview on what he calls “The 10 Commandments of Making Money” and dispels a lot of the common assumptions and misconceptions modern-day people have about the how to make money, the value that businesses provide for the world and how to reframe the whole thought process behind financial prosperity.

For a lot of people, I think this book can provide a significant paradigm shift and a healthier understanding of what entrepreneurs and business owners play in the greater good of the world. I had several “Aha!” moments as I listened to this one and I found the whole audio presentation to be very easy to listen to, as it kept my attention from start to finish – and for an audiobook this long, that’s saying something!

6. Pitch Anything

This is some of the best information I’ve ever read on human psychology, motivation and negotiation all wrapped into one audiobook.

Pitch Anything, written and narrated by Oren Klaff lays out a formula that is highly effective when selling, which is something we all have to do, whether we like it or not.

But the lessons in this book apply to more than just the topic of “selling stuff” – it’s really a book on human psychology and how to be persuasive.

This book has helped me to be FAR more effective in my interactions with other people and it can help you too.

I thought the audiobook was executed very well and Oren does a good job of keeping the message entertaining and easy to listen to.

7. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The title of this book is obviously intended to grab your attention, and whether you’re a fan of the approach, I think there’s a lot of wisdom to be gleaned from this one.

Mark Manson did a masterful job of using many different stories and examples to explain his underlying points.

One of my big takeaways moments from this book was the fact that not everyone shares the same values.

While this should be obvious, it’s not something I ever paid much attention to. Likewise, I don’t think most people recognize the fact that other people have different views and ideas about matters in life.

When I took time to let this sink in, it changed a lot about how I view the world and other people, particularly those who don’t care about the same things I do. It helped me make a lot more sense of people I never would’ve understood otherwise.

Considering how hilariously profane this book is (be ready for it), it gets pretty deep, and it does so without getting overly-philosophical to the point that the average person won’t be able to grasp the concepts.

I also thought the narrator, Roger Wayne did a great job of delivering the text in a way that was fun and easy-to-listen. Again, I also appreciated the relatively short listening time, coming in at just over 5 hours.

8. Thinking In Bets

This book covers some fascinating concepts that are incredibly relevant to everyone’s life, especially entrepreneurs.

In this audiobook (narrated superbly by the author), Annie Duke elaborates on the misconception that bad results always come from bad decisions. The truth is, there are plenty of examples where good results came from bad decisions, and bad results came from good decisions.

This was something I learned from my friend Billy Murphy years ago (also a professional poker player). In many of life’s biggest decisions, there are ways to mathematically quantify which decisions are most likely to lead to the desired outcome. Even if the results don’t turn out as desired, that doesn’t mean a decision was a bad one.

When I grasped this concept, it gave me a lot of comfort in making sound decisions without having all the information (something we all have to do every day) and realizing that when a path is thoroughly analyzed on the front end, there is no shame in results that are turn out to be wildly unlucky.

9. Linchpin

Linchpin is one of those perspective-changing pieces of work that makes you look at your life and career path in a whole new light. Sometimes the biggest revelations we have in life are actually pretty obvious, but we still need someone to spell it out for us, and that’s exactly what Seth Godin does in this book (narrated by the author).

I think this book is important because it touches on some of the core truths that all working professionals need to be well-aware of – the importance of being an indispensable and providing value on a level that makes you irreplaceable because of the unique qualities that only you can bring to the table.

When I started putting this mentality to work, my life changed forever (and yours can too).

10. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

This is one of those books that can alter your perspective on a lot of things (at least, it did for me).

Stephen Covey wrote (and narrated) this masterpiece over a quarter-century ago and it still leaves a lasting impression on just about everyone who reads it.

The subject matter of this book isn’t so much related to “real estate investing” as it is a solid guidebook for living.

If you ever have the chance, I would strongly encourage you to pick this one up and absorb what it has to say. You’ll be glad you did!

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10 Incredible Audiobooks That Will Revolutionize Your Life

I’ve always enjoyed the inspiration and entertainment that comes from a great book.

The problem is, I rarely have time to sit down and devote hours of my undivided attention to reading books. My life is just too busy (or so I tell myself).

Fortunately, people in my predicament have another option: audiobooks.

Audiobooks are a great way to consume all the same content from a book while getting other stuff done.

Whether you listen while you exercise, drive to work or mow the lawn, audiobooks are the perfect substitute for people (like me) who would rather read through their ears instead of their eyes.

The Problem

Unfortunately, audiobooks have their own set of issues. They aren’t all created equal.

Some audiobooks have poor production quality.

Some are narrated by incredibly monotonous or annoying voices.

Some narrators have absurdly thick accents or speaking patterns that detract from the message.

Not to mention, some audiobooks are WAY too long (most likely because the original book is long). Not everyone has 100+ hours to listen to a single audiobook!

A few of my favorite books were nearly destroyed when I listened to a poorly executed audiobook rendition of the exact same material. It’s not easy to judge the quality of an audiobook when you only have a 30-second preview to go by.

The Best Audiobooks I’ve Heard

Since I’ve listened to A LOT of audiobooks in my time (it’s pretty much the only way I read anything these days), I wanted to let you know about some of my favorites.

I thought these audiobooks were extremely well done and actually enhanced the original text by adding emotion, inflection, emphasis and even music in some well thought out places.

Some of these audiobooks were so good, I’ve found myself listening to them again and again, just because they delivered such a rich, enjoyable experience.

Curious to know what they are? I’ll list them out for you below…

1. Crucial Conversations

Crucial Conversations is that several people have recommended to me over the past decade.

When I finally gave it a listen, I was blown away by how much value they crammed into 6 short hours. It was incredible!

There isn’t anything fancy about how this audiobook was recorded or produced… it’s pretty basic, actually.

What makes it so good? The narrator and co-author, Joseph Grenny, does a superb job of reading clearly, using good vocal tonality in his voice (an important part of explaining how to have a crucial conversation) and he’s just an overall easy person to listen to.

Aside from the delivery, this is one of the most intensely useful audiobooks I’ve ever listened to – I’m really not kidding. I actually found it cumbersome to listen while driving or working out, because I had to hit “pause” every 2 – 3 minutes so I could take notes.

At one point, I actually pulled my car to the side of the road so I could take notes. It was that good.

The advice in this book works and it’s not just theory. There was plenty of real-life application that made it directly useful in many aspects of my life. If you haven’t given this one a listen, I urge you to get it on your shortlist of audiobooks to hear!

2. Profit First

I’ve never met anyone who read Profit First and wasn’t impressed by it.

Aside from the simple-but-ingenious business budgeting concepts explained in this book (it’s sort of like Dave Ramsey’s envelope system, but for business owners), I thoroughly enjoyed how the narrator and author, Mike Michalowicz got through the content.

He doesn’t just read the original manuscript word-for-word, he goes “off script” many times throughout the book to add further clarification, give real-life examples and help flesh out the material in ways that are much more interesting and informative for the listener.

This is something 95% of audiobooks don’t do, which baffles me. I appreciated how this author took special care to package the content so it was more palatable to those who were listening rather than reading.

And I’ll mention again, the content of this book is amazing. Whether you’re an accounting professional or someone who rarely looks at the numbers, you will walk away with some great new insights from what this book has to share.

3. Can’t Hurt Me

David Goggins is well-acquainted with pain, suffering, trials, and challenges.

The difference is, he doesn’t run away from these things like most of us do. He leans into the pain and asks for more.

Some people might call it insanity, but I found it refreshing to hear about how he learned to revel in life’s difficulties and squeeze every last drop of strength and personal development out of it.

This audiobook for Can’t Hurt Me took a fascinating approach by splitting up the content into a mix of the original book, followed by a podcast-style interview between the author, David Goggins and the narrator, Adam Skolnick, at the end of each chapter.

It wasn’t just about hearing the story as it was originally written, but about getting a deeper insight into what went into the story and what lessons the listener should take away. I actually found the biggest lessons and takeaways came from the podcast interview portion (which wasn’t even part of the original book)!

This is one of those books you’ll actually get more out of by listening to it rather than reading it.

4. Building a Story Brand

If anyone knows how to write a good story, it’s Donald Miller.

One thing most good storytellers haven’t done is map out a clear framework by which anyone can tell a great story, and more importantly, how this framework can be used to vastly extend the reach of your business.

Another thing about Donald Miller is, he’s not just a great writer, he’s also a great speaker, and it shows in this audiobook. His delivery is clear, consistent and easy to listen to for all 4 hours and 56 minutes of this audiobook.

That’s another thing… I also appreciated how this entire book was delivered in less than 5 hours (even when playing at the normal, 1x speed). That’s an incredible amount of value that can be digested relatively quickly.

One of the first things I look at when considering an audiobook is how long it will take me to listen to it. When an audiobook is over 10 hours long… that’s a lot of time to commit to! Remember, a book isn’t just costing you money, it’s costing you time (and to some people, their time is worth a lot). When a book can deliver just as much value in a shorter time span, that’s a BIG plus in my book.

5. Thou Shall Prosper

This audiobook is one of the longer ones on this list, clocking in at nearly 18 hours, but believe me, this thing is PACKED with wisdom from beginning-to-end.

In Thou Shall Prosper (narrated by A.C. Fellner), Rabbi Daniel Lapin gives a very comprehensive overview on what he calls “The 10 Commandments of Making Money” and dispels a lot of the common assumptions and misconceptions modern-day people have about the how to make money, the value that businesses provide for the world and how to reframe the whole thought process behind financial prosperity.

For a lot of people, I think this book can provide a significant paradigm shift and a healthier understanding of what entrepreneurs and business owners play in the greater good of the world. I had several “Aha!” moments as I listened to this one and I found the whole audio presentation to be very easy to listen to, as it kept my attention from start to finish – and for an audiobook this long, that’s saying something!

6. Pitch Anything

This is some of the best information I’ve ever read on human psychology, motivation and negotiation all wrapped into one audiobook.

Pitch Anything, written and narrated by Oren Klaff lays out a formula that is highly effective when selling, which is something we all have to do, whether we like it or not.

But the lessons in this book apply to more than just the topic of “selling stuff” – it’s really a book on human psychology and how to be persuasive.

This book has helped me to be FAR more effective in my interactions with other people and it can help you too.

I thought the audiobook was executed very well and Oren does a good job of keeping the message entertaining and easy to listen to.

7. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The title of this book is obviously intended to grab your attention, and whether you’re a fan of the approach, I think there’s a lot of wisdom to be gleaned from this one.

Mark Manson did a masterful job of using many different stories and examples to explain his underlying points.

One of my big takeaways moments from this book was the fact that not everyone shares the same values.

While this should be obvious, it’s not something I ever paid much attention to. Likewise, I don’t think most people recognize the fact that other people have different views and ideas about matters in life.

When I took time to let this sink in, it changed a lot about how I view the world and other people, particularly those who don’t care about the same things I do. It helped me make a lot more sense of people I never would’ve understood otherwise.

Considering how hilariously profane this book is (be ready for it), it gets pretty deep, and it does so without getting overly-philosophical to the point that the average person won’t be able to grasp the concepts.

I also thought the narrator, Roger Wayne did a great job of delivering the text in a way that was fun and easy-to-listen. Again, I also appreciated the relatively short listening time, coming in at just over 5 hours.

8. Thinking In Bets

This book covers some fascinating concepts that are incredibly relevant to everyone’s life, especially entrepreneurs.

In this audiobook (narrated superbly by the author), Annie Duke elaborates on the misconception that bad results always come from bad decisions. The truth is, there are plenty of examples where good results came from bad decisions, and bad results came from good decisions.

This was something I learned from my friend Billy Murphy years ago (also a professional poker player). In many of life’s biggest decisions, there are ways to mathematically quantify which decisions are most likely to lead to the desired outcome. Even if the results don’t turn out as desired, that doesn’t mean a decision was a bad one.

When I grasped this concept, it gave me a lot of comfort in making sound decisions without having all the information (something we all have to do every day) and realizing that when a path is thoroughly analyzed on the front end, there is no shame in results that are turn out to be wildly unlucky.

9. Linchpin

Linchpin is one of those perspective-changing pieces of work that makes you look at your life and career path in a whole new light. Sometimes the biggest revelations we have in life are actually pretty obvious, but we still need someone to spell it out for us, and that’s exactly what Seth Godin does in this book (narrated by the author).

I think this book is important because it touches on some of the core truths that all working professionals need to be well-aware of – the importance of being an indispensable and providing value on a level that makes you irreplaceable because of the unique qualities that only you can bring to the table.

When I started putting this mentality to work, my life changed forever (and yours can too).

10. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

This is one of those books that can alter your perspective on a lot of things (at least, it did for me).

Stephen Covey wrote (and narrated) this masterpiece over a quarter-century ago and it still leaves a lasting impression on just about everyone who reads it.

The subject matter of this book isn’t so much related to “real estate investing” as it is a solid guidebook for living.

If you ever have the chance, I would strongly encourage you to pick this one up and absorb what it has to say. You’ll be glad you did!

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