Book Club Challenge
Ten years of staying curious longer

The
Mini
Club.

You and one other person. That’s it. That’s the whole club.

The best part of The Coaching Habit? Turns out it’s other people.
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A note from MBS

Some of the best conversations I’ve had about this book have been one-on-one. Two people, two coffees. Just a good back-and-forth. A book club doesn’t need a roster or a schedule or someone bringing snacks. It needs one other person who’ll read the thing and talk about it honestly.

So pick your person. The friend who always gets it. The colleague you think best with. Your partner. Read it, then go deep on the parts that landed. Small is its own kind of good.

— Michael
Permission slip
Two people is a book club.

What this looks like

1

Pick your person

A friend, a colleague, your partner, a mentor. Someone you like thinking out loud with.

2

Read the book

Together or on your own. It’s short either way.

3

Set your pace

One long coffee, or a few short ones. Whatever fits the two of you.

4

Have the conversation

The questions in this guide are all you need to get going.

How you’ll run it

One Shot

Everyone reads the book first, then 60–90 minutes together on the questions.

Three Shots

Better for going deeper. Take the extra time together to pick one or two of the Seven Essential Questions and start practicing.

Questions worth staying with

On the Advice Monster

When did your Advice Monster show up this week, and what did it cost the conversation?

The Advice Monster is the part of you that jumps straight to advice.

On the real challenge

What’s a problem you’ve been working on where you suspect the real challenge is something else?

On the Seven Essential Questions

Which of the Seven Essential Questions do you reach for most, and which one do you skip?

Just for fun

What’s the best question anyone’s asked you lately?

To close — Question 7

What was most useful for you?

How to get your copy

The Coaching Habit is the kind of book that earns a permanent spot on your shelf. People underline it, write in it, and come back to it. There are even fill-in sections designed for that.

Here are the different ways to get your copy:

The 10th Anniversary Hardcover Set

New illustrations. Two bonus chapters. A new chapter on showing up as a coach. Plus a signed bookplate and a limited-edition TCH10 wooden bookmark. Use code BOOKCLUB for 20% off. Get it at mbs.works/bookclub →

Copies for the Club?

Amazon won’t let you order more than 4 at a time. We will. Bundled sets of 5 and 10, book club discount already applied, no hoops to jump through. Order at mbs.works/bookclub →

Paperback

Amazon in the US usually has the best price, consistently under $7. The paperback doesn’t include the new Being of Coaching chapter. If you want access, let us know when you register. Register at mbs.works/bookclub →

Audiobook

Available on Audible and Spotify. MBS reads it himself. Find it at mbs.works/bookclub →

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The Prize

Every club that completes the challenge is entered to win a free seat in Bring Out Their Best for every member — up to ten seats, worth $6,000.

Once you’re done, submit for a chance to win

What was most useful for you?

That’s Question 7 and it’s the inspiration for your submission. When your group finishes, your group’s organizer submits something you found useful, from the book, the experience, the time together, whatever your group decides. Include a photo or video from your club with your submission. A screenshot of a video call counts. A picture of your text thread counts.

Winners are selected every two months. Cycle 1 closes August 19. Cycle 2 closes October 5. Cycle 3 closes December 31, 2026.

Submit at mbs.works/bookclub →