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 / The Art of Thinking Clearly
by Rolf Dobelli
The Art of Thinking Clearly is a powerful book outlining 99 common cognitive biases and logical fallacies that cloud judgment, from overconfidence to confirmation bias. By recognizing these mental traps, executives can make clearer, more rational choices in areas like strategy, management and customer engagement. In the relationship-driven world of direct selling, where leadership decisions ripple across teams and networks, Dobelli’s practical insights help leaders cultivate sharper judgment, reduce costly errors and forge ahead with confidence.
YouTube Channel / Founders
by David Senra
From James Dyson to Enzo Ferrari, history’s greatest entrepreneurs have much to teach us. David Senra created his YouTube channel, Founders, to distill the life experiences of the greatest businesspeople in history into ideas the listener can leverage in their own work. Why? According to Senra’s favorite quote by Marc Andreessen, “…You can learn from someone’s accumulated experience. There is so much more to learn from the past than we often realize.”
AI Tool / Superhuman
Zain Cahn
Zain Cahn’s Superhuman AI and tech newsletter is an invaluable resource for leaders seeking to navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. Upon subscribing for free, you’ll enjoy perusing this insightful compendium of the biggest tech headlines and AI news each day. Every issue includes the day’s top stories, brief tutorials on how to use AI, app recommendations, social media trends, AI tools to boost productivity and useful ChatGPT prompts to copy and paste.
Social Media Influencer / Jasmine Star
As a speaker, thought leader, podcast host, CEO and entrepreneur, Jasmine Star is passionate about giving other business owners a hand up to success. Star teaches her followers how to build an authentic and relatable online presence that helps scale any business—without pushy sales tactics. Star’s practical strategies will help your field engage with their audience, build a personal brand and nurture relationships with prospects.
Podcast / Modern Direct Seller Podcast
by Becky Launder
The Modern Direct Seller Podcast is like having a network-marketing business coach in your pocket. As a former multi-million-dollar team leader in the industry, host Becky Launder brings energy and real-world experience as she shares the latest strategies for selling online, attracting new customers and leading thriving teams. Each episode blends actionable strategies and just-in-time training from industry experts and leaders, making complex ideas simple—and fun—to apply.
Audio Book / Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire: How to Transform Setbacks into Extraordinary Success
by Kim Perell
The setbacks that once felt like failures can become the foundation of our greatest successes. Such was the case for award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Kim Perell, as she discusses in her new book, Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire. Perell’s story is a reminder that rejection or stalled growth aren’t the end of the road—they’re part of the journey. Perell’s candid storytelling makes resilience feel attainable, encouraging readers to reframe mistakes as opportunities.
From the November/December 2025 issue of Direct Selling News magazine.
