Why do so many high achievers feel stressed, behind, or “not enough” even when life looks good on paper?

In this episode, Sofia and Marielle deep dive into The Gap and the Gain and unpack the core idea that changes everything: how you measure yourself determines how you feel.

We talk about:

• the difference between living in the gap vs the gain
• why comparison (especially via social media) keeps us stuck
• how high ambition can quietly turn into stress and self-criticism
• parenting, entrepreneurship, grief, and why progress is often invisible to us
• simple but powerful practices like measuring backwards and tracking daily wins

This is a full-book conversation, grounded in real life, emotions, and lived experience.

If you’ve ever felt that you should be further along, doing more, or being better, this episode is for you.

📖 Book: The Gap and the Gain
🎧 Format: Book Talk (full book)

___________________________________________________________

👯 Hosts: Sofia Stigendal & Marielle Almquist
🎧 Editing: Elmer Hermansson
📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @bookbright_podcast
— and don’t hesitate to reach out with your reflections and thoughts.

BookBright: Review, Rethink & Rewrite your story – one book at a time!

The End of 10X (and the beginning of what’s next)

We made it - the final chapter of 10x Is Easier Than 2x is here!

In this closing episode, we revisit the Map of Consciousness, talk about courage as the turning point for real growth, and share the lessons that changed how we think about leadership, clarity, and unique ability.

You’ll hear our biggest takeaways - from raising standards and letting go of 80 % to redefining what freedom and focus actually mean. We also open up about the parts we still struggle with (yes, unique ability - we’re looking at you).

And finally, we reveal our next book: Happy Money by Ken Honda - a journey into transforming our relationship with money and abundance.

Share your biggest take aways from this book with us and join us moving forward as we dive into money mindset.

📚 Book: 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy

📚 Chapter Conclusion: 10X is easier than 2X

___________________________________________________________

👯 Hosts: Sofia Stigendal & Marielle Almquist
🎧 Editing: Elmer Hermansson
📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @bookbright_podcast
— and don’t hesitate to reach out with your reflections and thoughts.

BookBright: Review, Rethink & Rewrite your story – one book at a time!

Are you a rugged Individualist or a Transformational leader?

This is the exercise for Chapter 6 and it’s one of our most honest yet.

We look at what it really takes to move from being a micromanager or “rugged individualist” to becoming a transformational leader.
Through four principles — idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration — we turn the mirror on ourselves and our own leadership stories.

You’ll hear laughter, vulnerability, and a few uncomfortable truths as we unpack how self-image, courage, and honesty shape who we are as leaders (and as humans).

If you’re leading others - or just trying to lead yourself - this is your reflection space.

📚 Book: 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy

📚 Chapter 6 EXERCISE: Build a self-managing company

___________________________________________________________

👯 Hosts: Sofia Stigendal & Marielle Almquist
🎧 Editing: Elmer Hermansson
📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @bookbright_podcast
— and don’t hesitate to reach out with your reflections and thoughts.

BookBright: Review, Rethink & Rewrite your story – one book at a time!