Champion Reads

This is a different kind of episode.Coach Willie Blake and Ian Stermer step away from the usual format and bring you a Beyond Bestsellers conversation. No Jon this time. Just two books that hit personally and changed how they see the world.Willie brings Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. A book that challenges how most people think about money, work, and security. It flips the script from “work hard and save” to understanding as...

In this episode, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer go deeper into Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza and tackle a big idea: what’s happening in your mind eventually shows up in your real life.The book shares stories of people who changed their health, habits, and entire direction in life by changing how they think and what they focus on. That sounds powerful… but also raises a real question. Where’s the lin...

In this episode, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer break down Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza and get real about what this book is actually saying.This isn’t your typical self-help book. It pushes the idea that your thoughts, emotions, and energy aren’t just internal, they shape your reality. The big question is… how much of that is real, and how much of it are people overcomplicating?We talk through wha...

In this special episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. step away from the mainstream bestsellers and share two lesser-known books that made a real impact on their personal journeys: Three Feet from Gold (Jon’s pick) and The Top 10 Rules for Success (Willie’s pick).Instead of hype or popularity, this episode focuses on books that genuinely shaped mindset, resilience, and action. Jon breaks down how Three Fe...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. continue their deep dive into The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, focusing on one of the most emotional truths from the book: the heart becomes wiser after it’s been broken.They explore how pain, setbacks, and disappointment are not detours from the journey—they are part of the transformation. Santiago’s story reminds us that a broken heart doesn’t mean the dream i...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. continue their deep dive into The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, focusing on one of the most emotional truths from the book: the heart becomes wiser after it’s been broken.They explore how pain, setbacks, and disappointment are not detours from the journey—they are part of the transformation. Santiago’s story reminds us that a broken heart doesn’t mean the dream i...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Robyn Scott begin their journey through The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, exploring one of the book’s most iconic truths: the possibility of a dream coming true is what makes life truly interesting.They unpack the concept of the Personal Legend—the idea that every person has a dream, calling, or path meant uniquely for them. The discussion centers around how li...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. continue their discussion on The Art of War by Sun Tzu, diving into a powerful strategic truth: you only attack the city as a last resort.They explore how Sun Tzu teaches that the highest level of strategy is not destruction, but preservation. Winning without unnecessary conflict, damage, or chaos is the mark of true mastery. Instead of rushing into confrontat...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer continue their deep dive into The Art of War by Sun Tzu, focusing on one of the most strategic and misunderstood principles: the balance of offense and defense—and the power of perception.They unpack the famous idea of appearing weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak, and how this applies far beyond warfare. From business strategy...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer dive into the timeless classic The Art of War by Sun Tzu and unpack why this ancient book still hits hard in modern life, business, and personal growth.Rather than viewing it as just a military strategy book, the conversation shifts into something deeper: decisive action. The hosts explore how one of the biggest advantages in life isn’t perfect p...

🎉 In this special end-of-year celebration episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer wrap the season with one final Rotten Tomatoes–style review of three books that left a unique mark—but never got their own full episodes… until now.Each host brings a personal favorite to the table:📕 "UnF*ck Yourself" by Gary John Bishop (Coach Willie’s Pick)📘 "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferri...

In this thought-provoking episode of Champion Reads, Jon Kovach Jr. and Ian Stermer explore one of the most chilling lines from Brave New World by Aldous Huxley:“Most men and women will grow up to love their servitude—and will never dream of revolution.”They unpack what it means to be comfortable in captivity—and how modern culture has subtly conditioned people to accept control in exchange for convenience. From constant entertainm...

Pre-Programmed? Do You Believe You Are?

In this episode of Champion Reads, hosts and executive producers Jon Kovach Jr. and Ian Stermer dive into Aldous Huxley’s classic, Brave New World, and explore a powerful question: Are we really thinking for ourselves—or have we been pre-programmed by society to think the way we do?

Jon and Ian unpack themes of conditioning, control, comfort, and conformity, drawing parallels between Huxley’s d...

In this episode of Champion Reads, hosts and executive producers Jon Kovach Jr. and Ian Stermer dive into Spencer Johnson, M.D.’s timeless classic, Who Moved My Cheese?—but with a twist. They explore the deeper question behind the story: Was it worth it? Was the chase, the struggle, the fear, and the change actually worth what we were pursuing all along?

Jon and Ian unpack the “maze of illusion” we often find ourselves in—careers, r...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. dive into Habit 1 from Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Be Proactive.This principle flips the script on how most people live. Instead of reacting to circumstances, emotions, or other people, proactive individuals take full ownership of their choices, their attitude, and their results.💡 Key Ideas Covered:🔥 Responsibility = Response-Abil...

In this episode of the Champion Reads Podcast, we take a deeper dive into one of the most relatable characters in Who Moved My Cheese? — Haw. At first, Haw resists change just like many of us do: he fears the unknown, hopes things will return to “the way they used to be,” and hesitates to leave his comfort zone. But eventually, he discovers one of the most powerful principles in the entire story:

✅ Nothing changes unless you do.

We e...

In today’s episode of the Champion Reads Podcast, we dive into the classic personal-development parable Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson. This short but powerful story follows four unforgettable characters—Sniff, Scurry, Hem, and Haw—as they navigate change, loss, and the pursuit of something better.

We break down the lessons hidden within the maze, why some people resist change while others embrace it, and how professionals ...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. dive into Stephen R. Covey’s third habit: Put First Things First. This principle moves beyond good intentions and asks the real question: are you spending time on what truly matters—or just reacting to the urgent?💡 Key Ideas Covered:1️⃣ The Urgent vs. Important MatrixCovey’s Time Management Matrix reveals how much of life gets eaten by urgent but unimportant ...

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. dive into Habit 5 from Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.Too often, we jump into conversations ready to argue our point or defend ourselves. But Covey reminds us that true influence, leadership, and connection don’t come from talking—they come from listening with empathy.💡 Key Ideas Covered...