By: ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA
We asked Martha Mosier, the president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and a certified bookworm, for three titles she can’t stop recommending.
BIG SHIFTS AHEAD: DEMOGRAPHIC CLARITY FOR BUSINESS BY JOHN BURNS / Co-written by Chris Porter and John Burns, “Big Shifts Ahead: Demographic Clarity For Business” is a must-read for business professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the forces shaping consumer behavior. It blends data-driven insights, practical applications, and forward-looking perspectives, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the forces shaping consumer behavior. It blends data-driven insights, practical applications, and forward-looking perspectives, making it a valuable resource for all of us to know and understand,” Mosier explains. “Over the next 20 years, the largest generational wealth transfer in history will occur, with $70-$80 trillion shifting from Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z, who embody and embrace inclusion, equality, and sustainability. They will be the future of real estate’s “wants and needs,” so preparing a business strategy to help them with the monumental investment of homeownership is vital.”
THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY: THE TIMELESS ART OF TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH BY RYAN HOLIDAY / “I have read this book twice and keep it beside my bedside table! It is an extraordinary source to turn to whenever challenges and change seem unsurmountable,” Mosier shares. “The premise of this work focuses on perception, action, and will. The author is masterful at explaining how to leverage the three steps to overcome barriers to success.” Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy, Holiday offers readers a practical guide to overcoming obstacles and leveraging challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth. The book encourages readers to take ownership of their circumstances, focus on what they can control, and turn adversity into an advantage. It’s a blend of ancient philosophy and modern examples that provides readers with timeless insights on turning failure into success.
HOW NOT TO DIE: DISCOVER THE FOODS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO PREVENT AND REVERSE DISEASE BY MICHAEL GREGER, MD. / “This book is a nutrition bible! Dr. Greger, the author, pulls together the latest scientific studies on cultures from around the world and how some cultures vary from others regarding disease and health,” adds Mosier. “It is divided into chapters based on anatomy and what is beneficial or damaging to certain parts of our bodies! While strict compliance to Dr. Greger’s plan is a lofty and semi-unobtainable goal, the book is chock full of years of research and a ‘plain-English’ explanation of why certain foods are essentially leading to the most significant health issues causing premature death. The author’s ‘Daily Dozen’ lists feature dietary must-haves, ensuring adequate nutrition and health. This is a robust read with 450 pages. The fact it doesn’t need to be read chronologically makes it easily digestible!”