🎉 In this special end-of-year celebration episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer wrap the season with one final Rotten Tomatoes–style review of three books that left a unique mark—but never got their own full episodes… until now.Each host brings a personal favorite to the table:📕 "UnF*ck Yourself" by Gary John Bishop (Coach Willie’s Pick)📘 "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferriss (Jon’s Pick)📙 "The Third Wave" by Alvin Toffler (Ian’s Pick)This episode is raw, unfiltered, and full of laughs, insights, and sharp takes as the crew dives into:💬 Why these books made the cut🔥 What pissed them off, what inspired them, and what stuck🏆 Whether they’d recommend it to a friend—or toss it in the donate pile📊 End-of-year power rankings and the Champion Reads Book of the YearThey reflect on a year of lessons, growth, and stacks of pages—and remind listeners that every book read is a step forward in your own story.💡 Books & Themes Reviewed:UnF*ck Yourself – A blunt, empowering slap-in-the-face reminder that you are not your thoughts. Willie shares how this book helped him break cycles of self-sabotage and lean into ownership with his 2% Rule.Tools of Titans – Jon raves about the buffet-style wisdom from the world’s most elite performers. From habits to hacks, this book gave him high-leverage tools for daily momentum.The Third Wave – Ian dives into how Alvin Toffler predicted modern society decades ago, and why understanding these big shifts helps you ride change like a wave instead of getting crushed by it.📚 This episode is part reflection, part debate, part celebration. Whether you’re an underdog, a startup founder, or someone chasing better—this one’s for you.🎧 Subscribe to Champion Reads for real convos that turn books into breakthroughs.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#ChampionReads #RottenTomatoesBooks #EndOfYearBooks #UnFckYourself #ToolsofTitans #TheThirdWave #WillieBlake #JonKovachJr #IanStermer #BookReviewPodcast #GrowthMindset #YearInReview #ReadToLead

In this thought-provoking episode of Champion Reads, Jon Kovach Jr. and Ian Stermer explore one of the most chilling lines from Brave New World by Aldous Huxley:“Most men and women will grow up to love their servitude—and will never dream of revolution.”They unpack what it means to be comfortable in captivity—and how modern culture has subtly conditioned people to accept control in exchange for convenience. From constant entertainment to societal rewards for compliance, they explore the dangerous comfort of modern-day servitude and why very few people ever question the system they're in.💡 Key Ideas Covered:🔒 Loving the CageThe episode dives into how people come to love their restrictions—when control is dressed up as safety, freedom is traded away for ease, and questions are replaced with distractions.📺 Modern-Day SomaJon and Ian draw parallels between Huxley’s fictional drug soma and today’s entertainment, dopamine loops, and consumerism. These things don’t just numb us—they make us grateful to be numbed.📉 Revolution FatiguePeople don’t rise up because they’re too tired, too distracted, or too disconnected from reality. Revolution requires discomfort, critical thinking, and courage—all of which are systematically dulled.⚠️ The Cost of ComfortThey reflect on how easy it is to choose “a good life” over “a meaningful life.” But the longer we stay in comfort, the harder it becomes to break free—mentally, emotionally, and socially.🧠 From Sleepwalking to SovereigntyThis episode calls listeners to wake up—to question inherited systems, opt out of passive living, and reject the illusion of freedom when it’s just polished control.🎧 If you’ve ever felt like something about “normal life” doesn’t sit right, this episode will confirm your gut—and challenge you to trade comfort for courage.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#BraveNewWorld #HuxleyTruths #MentalFreedom #WakeUpCall #DystopiaOrReality #ChampionReads #IanStermer #JonKovachJr #ServitudeOrSovereignty #ComfortIsControl #SilentRevolution #UnplugToWakeUp

Pre-Programmed? Do You Believe You Are?

In this episode of Champion Reads, hosts and executive producers Jon Kovach Jr. and Ian Stermer dive into Aldous Huxley’s classic, Brave New World, and explore a powerful question: Are we really thinking for ourselves—or have we been pre-programmed by society to think the way we do?

Jon and Ian unpack themes of conditioning, control, comfort, and conformity, drawing parallels between Huxley’s dystopian world and our modern reality. From media influence to cultural expectations and social norms, they challenge you to examine where your beliefs come from—and what it truly means to choose your own thoughts.

Tune in, reflect deeply, and ask yourself: How much of “you” is really you?