Best of 2023

With 2023 behind us now, I wanted to take the opportunity to revisit some of the year's most significant and memorable experiences. Below is a summary of my top picks from 2023 - they have each brought unique value to my life in 2023, whether it was through joy, a new outlook, or an enhancement to my daily routine.

Best Business Book(s):

• "Good to Great" by Jim Collins

• "Hidden Potential" by Adam Grant

Best Fiction Novel(s):

• "Kırmızı Saçlı Kadın" by Orhan Pamuk

• "Leyla'nın Evi" by Zülfü Livaneli

• "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See

Best Biographies:

• "Surrender" by Bono

• "Latife Hanım" by İpek Çalışlar

Best Wellness Book:

• "Happy Human" by Gopi Kallayil

Best Parenting Book:

• "The Emotional Life of The Toddler" by Alicia F. Lieberman

Best Podcast:

• "Equity Mates Investing"

Best Movie(s):

• "Elemental"

• "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar"

Best Trip:

• Eurodisney, Paris, France

Best TV Show(s):

• "The Shrink Next Door", Apple TV+

Best Online Yoga Class:

• Total Body Elixir, Amy Ippoliti, Glo

Best New Fitness Routine:

• Swimming for 45 mins every day in the summer

Best Musical Performance:

• "Back to The Future" at Adelphi Theatre in London

Best Restaurants I’ve Tried This Year:

• Kaen Sushi, Istanbul

• Ark, Copenhagen

• Adabeyi Restaurant, Turgutreis, Bodrum

• Hana Restaurant, London

Best Recipe:

• Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta with Fried Halloumi

Best Travel App:

• Packpoint

Best Ted Talk:

• "How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education" by Sal Khan

Connect with me at merve@leadrisecoaching.com if you have any questions / comments / thoughts on my best of 2023 list.

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