Podcast Introduction

"This book is full of tips and tricks and simple, real-life explanations of certain math situations. The whole book is pretty useful. But the very beginning, which contains a good pep talk for improving your math, and building your confidence, is my favourite part."
~ Kimberly Hatch Harrison
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At Sixes and Sevens

by Rachel Riley

At Sixes and Sevens by Rachel Riley is a candid exploration of navigating life’s uncertainties, offering practical advice for managing the complexities of modern adulthood. Drawing from personal experience, Riley reflects on topics like decision-making, emotional resilience, and overcoming self-doubt. The book is both thoughtful and relatable, as Riley invites readers to embrace the inevitable messiness of life with humor and grace.
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“The Brits really have us beat when it comes to quiz shows. Do you know COUNTDOWN? Or the funny nighttime version populated by comedians, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown? Ohh, my friend, you’re missing out.”

Kimberly Hatch Harrison

Recommendation

Aggressively Happy

Aggressively Happy by Joy Marie Clarkson is a vibrant, unapologetic manifesto for finding joy in everyday life, even when circumstances seem bleak. Clarkson draws on her personal experiences—such as navigating mental health struggles and academic pressures—to argue that joy is not a passive feeling but a deliberate, rebellious act of resilience. Rather than offering generic self-help platitudes, Clarkson challenges readers to embrace joy as a radical, life-affirming stance in a world that often emphasizes despair.
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