Encore: Brandon Hakim on the 3 Questions That Matter—From 1,000+ Books

2025-09-23

What if the most powerful life lessons aren’t taught in school—but hidden in books? Brandon Hakim has read over 1,000 books and helped more than 360,000 people upgrade their thinking, productivity, and learning through book-based education. But his journey didn’t begin with wisdom—it started with frustration. In this episode, you’ll hear how Brandon walked into his college dean’s office and boldly told her: “This education is outdated.” Her response lit a fire that led him down the path of self-education, online business, and discovering t...

What if the most powerful life lessons aren’t taught in school—but hidden in books?

Brandon Hakim has read over 1,000 books and helped more than 360,000 people upgrade their thinking, productivity, and learning through book-based education. But his journey didn’t begin with wisdom—it started with frustration.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Brandon walked into his college dean’s office and boldly told her: “This education is outdated.” Her response lit a fire that led him down the path of self-education, online business, and discovering the three questions that changed everything.

You’ll learn:

The 3 “master questions” Brandon uses to cut through overwhelm and focus on what really matters
How he launched his first online course using nothing but Apple headphones and hustle
A simple tactic to instantly read faster and retain more of what you learn
Why perfectionism is killing your productivity—and what to do instead
How to build unstoppable confidence by raising your personal standards

If you’re someone who loves learning, feels like you’re wasting time on the wrong things, or needs a wake-up call to reclaim your focus—this episode will speak directly to you.

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