# RISE OF THE READER: Why Reading Books Is Becoming a Superpower in the AI & Social Media Age with CEO and Founder of BookThinkers and Bestselling Author, Nick Hutchison

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Podcast: [The Happy Hustle Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-happy-hustle-podcast-1197709)
Published: 2026-05-12T12:51:27+00:00
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What if one book could change your entire life? In this episode, Cary sits down with Nick Hutchison, bestselling author of "Rise of the Reader" and founder of Book Thinkers, to talk about why reading physical books matters more now than ever. They get real about shrinking attention spans, the IQ drop happening in Gen Z, and how doom scrolling is quietly making us all a little less sharp. Nick shares how books have taken him from a 0% homework average in college to building a full team that helps hundreds of authors market and grow their impact. They also dig into what it actually takes to write a great book, how to use it as a lead generator for your business, and why implementation is the only thing that separates readers who grow from readers who just collect books on a shelf. Plus, Nick drops details on Book Thinkers Live 2026, a two-day event in Boston with speakers like Jim Kwik and Rory Vaden. Happy Hustlers can grab a free general admission ticket using the code HAPPY at https://www.bookthinkers.com/. Do not sleep on this one.

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