Everything we think you (and your field) should be reading, listening to and utilizing in order to stay engaged, informed and one step ahead.
Book / Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
By Cal Newport
Digital addiction is real—and getting worse all the time. In this timely book, bestselling author Cal Newport introduces and encourages the quiet movement of digital minimalism, making a persuasive case for its urgency in our tech-saturated world. Using real-life examples from Amish farmers to Silicon Valley programmers, Newport identifies common practices of digital minimalists and shares strategies for integrating them into your life.
Book / The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions
By Geoff Woods
The difference between growing your business and going out of business is the ability to think strategically. The problem is, most leaders are stuck in the operational weeds, struggling to find the time to make better strategic decisions. While you know AI is the future, current demands leave you with no time to explore. In this book, find clear guidance on where to begin, learn how to harness AI as your strategic Thought Partner, enabling you to grow your business, outpace the competition and get more done in less time.
WEBSITE / Artlist Trend Report 2025
Artlist supplies a vast catalog of creative assets to retail giants like Walmart and Gap. At the intersection of creativity and technology, Artlist leverages its unique position in the industry to compile an annual report of top marketing trends for the new year. Its 2025 Trend Report features insights and predictions from business leaders at Google, Meta, Canva and more! This report will help you strategize your best, most successful 2025.
Audio Book / The Power of Discipline: How to Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals
By Daniel Walter
Talent, intelligence and skill are helpful tools in achieving success. But if setting goals is the lock, self-discipline is the key. In The Power of Discipline, author Daniel Walter argues that one’s inability to achieve goals is not usually due to laziness, but rather a lack of training. Like driving, self-discipline is a learned skill. Learn how to acquire the mental fortitude needed to overcome obstacles on the path to success!
AI TOOL / CapCut Video Editor
From Bytedance Pte. Ltd.
For entrepreneurs who want to generate professional-looking videos for their business, CapCut is a “free, all-in-one video editor for everyone to create anything anywhere.” Not only is CapCut extremely user-friendly and intuitive, it caters to all levels of experience. It also has a powerful AI suite that can generate images or videos from text prompts, condense long videos into shareable ones and convert text into natural-sounding speech—in 10 languages!
PRODUCT / Mindmellow Vision Board Kit
According to Forbes, one in five successful entrepreneurs used vision boards when starting their business and about 76 percent reported that their progress aligned with their vision. The Mindmellow Vision Board Kit is like a beautiful starter kit for defining one’s vision—the perfect gift for leaders and newbies alike. The comprehensive set comes with a fill-in-the-blank vision board with an easy-to-follow workbook, inspirational cards, imagery, quotes and more.
From the January/February 2025 issue of Direct Selling News magazine.
