# Episode 88 The Book I Needed to Read

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Podcast: [Running to Myself](https://stenobird.com/podcast/running-to-myself-7040526)
Published: 2026-05-04T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.trishastanton.com/podcasts/running-to-myself/episodes/2149191247
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## Resource

The Book I Needed to Read Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton What if you already have the wisdom you’re looking for… but you’re not using it? In this episode, I share a simple idea that stopped me in my tracks: What would you write if you wrote the book you needed to read years ago? That question led me into a powerful reflection—one that shifted me out of looking backward with regret and into using what I’ve already learned to move forward with clarity and confidence. Because hindsight only helps… if you actually apply it. In this episode, we explore how to: • Tap into lessons you’ve already lived through • Shift out of victim thinking and into growth • Borrow belief from past experiences when facing something new • Simplify decision-making in uncertain moments • Use a powerful question that cuts through overthinking I also share two practical tools you can start using immediately: • The “book you needed” reflection • Asking your 80-year-old self for perspective These are simple, but they will bring you back to what matters quickly. You don’t need a brand new plan. You don’t need to become someone different. You just need to access what you already know… and trust it enough to take your next step. If this episode resonated with you: ✨ Book a free coaching consult: Book a Call ✨ Join my email list for weekly mindset tools and encouragement: Sign Up Favorite Quote from This Episode: “You’ve already lived through things that shaped you. Don’t leave the wisdom behind. Use it.” If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Running to Myself and share it with someone who might need this reminder today.  

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