National Authors Day
The Power of Presence and Perspective
Success is not built in noise. It is built in clarity.
Every great leader learns that sustained achievement requires two disciplines: inner alignment and intellectual growth. The more you read, the more you refine your thinking. The more you rest, the sharper your focus becomes.
Today’s blog is a reminder that leadership is a wellness practice as much as it is a professional pursuit. And because it is National Authors Day, we are also celebrating the minds who shaped how we think, live, and lead.
💼 Executive Wellness Tip for Men
High performance begins with regulation, not reaction.
When tension builds, practice controlled detachment. Step back, breathe, and reassess before responding. Structured pauses throughout your day create the mental distance needed for sharper decision making and better financial judgment.
Protocol for today:
• Begin the morning with 15 minutes of silence before checking any messages
• Stretch your shoulders, neck, and back to open circulation and release pressure
• Hydrate before caffeine to stabilize cortisol levels
• Review your top three goals only once in the morning and once before closing your workday
Consistency in calm execution is your competitive edge.
🌿 Executive Wellness Tip for Women
Nourish your nervous system before you nourish anyone else.
The most powerful women do not rush; they recalibrate. Stress chemistry often mirrors performance chemistry, so taking time to reset your hormones and energy flow is an act of strategy, not indulgence.
Protocol for today:
• Begin your day with slow breathing or light stretching before touching your phone
• Eat something grounding such as avocado, oats, or almond butter before coffee
• Set a two minute boundary after each meeting or conversation to breathe before moving on
• At night, unwind with herbal tea and a brief gratitude list to release your body from overproduction mode
You cannot lead from depletion. You lead from restoration.
📚 Changemaker Authors Recognized Today
Words build worlds.
Whether through business strategy, self mastery, or personal reflection, authors remind us that clarity, conviction, and creativity are the true currencies of leadership. Their work challenges us to think deeper, lead wiser, and live with greater intention.
In honor of National Authors Day, we are recognizing writers whose voices have inspired leadership, challenged convention, and shaped how we think about success, influence, and resilience.
Some of these authors are featured in our Restoration Collection Library or Power Index Library at The B Wellness Center …the collaborative creation of Wolf Vibrations LLC and Nikki B Wellness… while others remain part of our personal collections that continue to influence and inspire everything we do across both business and wellness.
• Alice Schroeder — The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
(Featured in the Power Index Library, a masterclass in financial wisdom and human insight.)
• Janet Lowe — Damn Right!: Behind the Scenes with Berkshire Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger
(Available in the Power Index Library, timeless lessons on focus and discipline.)
• Peter Thiel — Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
(Featured in the Power Index Library, required reading for innovators and entrepreneurs.)
• Jim Cramer — How To Make Money In Any Market
(Part of the Power Index Library, strategy and patience in every chapter.)
• Bethenny Frankel — Business Is Personal: The Truth About What It Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself
(Featured in the Restoration Collection Library, entrepreneurship with authenticity.)
• Jada Pinkett Smith — Worthy
(Available in the Restoration Collection Library, an empowering narrative of identity and renewal.)
• Britney Spears — The Woman in Me
(Though most people might associate her name with pop culture rather than business or wellness, her memoir is a story of resistance, a mother reclaiming her own voice, insisting on her truth, and redefining freedom on her own terms.)
• Donald Trump — Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life
(A controversial but undeniably influential business text.)
• Anthony Robbins — Awaken the Giant Within
(Part of the Power Index Library, a cornerstone of personal development.)
• Joel Osteen — Your Best Life Now
(Available in the Restoration Collection Library, faith based motivation for goal setters.)
• Zig Ziglar — See You at the Top
(Timeless motivation that continues to influence leadership culture.)
• Bob Proctor — You Were Born Rich
(Available in the Power Index Library, a bridge between mindset and success.)
• Jack Canfield — The Success Principles
(A Power Index Library staple for purpose driven professionals.)
• Stephen King — On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
(Not currently in either collection at the Center, but proudly in my personal library. I am a huge fan of his storytelling and creative discipline.)
🌞 Closing Reflection
True leadership is not measured by how much you acquire but by how much you evolve.
The most successful executives, parents, and founders understand that personal restoration fuels professional excellence.
Today, celebrate authors who remind us that transformation begins with truth and that the act of reading, reflecting, and recalibrating is one of the highest forms of self investment.
Read something that refocuses you.
Do something that restores you.
And remember, leadership is a wellness practice.
-Tawnie