The Catalyst Habit

Reading isn't a distraction from success. It's the foundation of it.

"A vital resource for readers determined to think more clearly in a world driven to digital distraction."

-BookLife

"Perennial good advice, and well delivered... A passionately argued case for building a regular reading habit."

-Kirkus Reviews

- 2025 BookLife Prize - Quarter Finalist -

Inside you'll discover:

• The Five Pillars of Reading

• Why high performers make reading nonnegotiable

• How five minutes a day can sharpen focus and reduce stress

• How to build a sustainable reading habit that fits your life

Reading rates are at their lowest point in decades-pushed aside by career demands, family obligations, and digital noise. Yet top performers share one quiet truth: the most powerful tool for professional and personal growth isn't a new technology. It's an ancient one.

In The Catalyst Habit, entrepreneur and bookseller, Josh Jacobs introduces reading as a foundational practice that supports growth across nearly every area of life. With a personal trainer's precision, Jacobs breaks reading into manageable daily "reps," showing how even a few minutes a day can support focus, lower stress, and strengthen continuous learning. Rather than treating books as a luxury or a pastime left behind after graduation, Jacobs makes the case for reading as a practical, sustainable habit for professionals, leaders, athletes, and lifelong learners.

For readers of:

Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf

Why We Read by Shannon Reed

Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

Ideal for readers interested in:

Reading and learning

Personal growth

Professional development

Habit formation

Review Citations:

BookLife 03/06/2026 (EAN 9798998655067, Paperback)

2025 BookLife Prize (EAN 9798998655067, Paperback) - Quarter Finalist

Kirkus Reviews 10/22/2025 (EAN 9798998655067, Paperback)