Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Episodes (390)

Jan 27th The Habits of High Performers | Book Review (James Laughlin)
Jan 20th Tolkien’s Final Battle | The Return of the King Book Review
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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Jan 27, 2026
12¼ minutes
17 MB

Welcome back to the Mere Mortals Book Reviews. Today I’m reviewing Habits of High Performance by James Laughlin, a practical, activity-driven book built around foundational principles like getting radically clear, strengthening belief systems, leading life on purpose, multiplying motivation, doing the work, focusing priorities, and taking no shortcuts. (00:00) — Welcome + What We’re Reviewing (00:23) — Who is James Laughlin? (Author background) (01:51) — What the Book Covers (Core sections) (02:50) — The Structure: Short Chapters + Practical Activities (03:29) — QR Codes + Guided Exercises (How it’s meant to be used) (05:05) — My Experience: Entertaining, but Surface-Level (07:02) — Example Principle: Purpose + ‘When your why is clear…...

Mere Mortals Book Reviews

The Habits of High Performers | Book Review (James Laughlin)

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

00:00 -12:21