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An End-of-Year Reading List to Change Your Life<\/strong>
\nby Julie Turpin, Chief People Officer at Brown & Brown Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n

I grew up in a trailer park. My father was a musician, and we barely scraped by.<\/p>\n

And yet regardless of what was in the bank, dad always prioritized the importance of reading. We started with sections of the newspaper and then moved on to reading books together.<\/p>\n

The written word became my guide as I developed a strong sense of compassion through stories about different people and experiences. Reading became a great escape from my surroundings; a new world where a better life existed.<\/p>\n

As an adult, I\u2019ve found books to be the key to personal transformation as well. Particularly in the way I think and how I view the world and circumstances around me.<\/p>\n

Books unlock my ability to be consistently happy.<\/p>\n

I talk a lot about the equal importance of mental and physical health<\/a><\/span> when it comes to supporting our teams<\/a><\/span> throughout the year. But this also includes our own health and well-being as well. We can only be great leaders when we take the time to nurture and strengthen our own thinking.<\/p>\n

13 books that will change your life this holiday season (in no particular order)<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you step away from your computer and find quiet times of reflection over the coming weeks, I hope the following books offer you the solace and growth they offered me. Within each book, you\u2019ll find practical resources for harnessing the power of your thoughts for positive impact.<\/p>\n