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Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Bev And Cliff
Marriage
Personal Development
Friendship
Exercise
Health
Community Building
Self-Development
Nutrition
Aging
Goal Setting
Life Hacks
Hearing
Brain Health
Grocery Shopping
Todd Durkin
Personal Growth
A Million Miles In a Thousand Years
Stress Management
Mental Health
Self-Care

Success by the Books - The Bev and Cliff Notes takes expert advice from the experts in their industries and condenses it down in a fun and entertaining way. The show is for people who want to read the life-changing books but don't have the time. Bev and Cliff will dig into the chapters, and supply you with the major takeaways so you can dig into your life. It's the short cut to set you and your da... more

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Lisa Arendale
Speaker at the Worthy Woman Summit focusing on health and physical wellness
Episode: "You at Eighty Five Years Old" by Lisa Arendale
Karen Ehman
Co-author of The Love Your Life Project
Episode: "Be the Boss of Your Screens" by Karen Ehman
Karyn Williams
Health and fitness coach, daughter of Pat Williams
Episode: The Faithful Five by Karyn Williams
Alyssa Jung
Author of 'Heal Your Body with Food' and health expert
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Episode: "Heal Your Body with Food" by Alyssa Jung (Prevention Magazine)
Doak Turner
An experienced songwriter and figure in the music industry, known for his extensive network and contributions to various musical communities.
Episode: A Crazy Journey (And Finding My True Identity) by Doak Turner
Alisha Shuman
Friend of Bev and Cliff, teaches personal development classes
Episode: "Winning Where It Matters Most" by Alisha Shuman
Somer Phoebus
Productivity expert who teaches productivity classes.
Episode: "Productivity Hacks" by Somer Phoebus

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Bev Nelson
Co-host with a focus on practical wisdom, personal stories, and supportive collaboration.
Cliff Nelson
Co-host with upbeat energy, shares leadership and personal-development insights through book discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • So fun

    Totally loved this !! Its a great reminder and perfect way to start a Monday !!! I’m so enjoying your podcast MLBates12

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLBates12
    United States3 years ago
  • Great

    Love the these guys....but what’s a Podcast ?

    Cliff’s Mom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    woke karens
    United States5 years ago
  • Love this!!

    It’s hard to find time (or stay awake!) to enjoy good books. Cliff Notes is WONDERFUL, EDUCATIONAL and ENTERTAINING!! Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tina811
    United States6 years ago
  • You might have fun

    And learn something in the process. After listening to 3 episodes in a row I feel like I just had a long dinner conversation with Bev & Cliff. By covering so many different “self improvement” books they’re able to correlate and connect the dots of common strategies for success. They’re obviously a couple on the same page and as such are able to take a relaxed and fun approach the things they identify as working for them in their everyday life. Can’t wait to sit down to another satisfying dinner ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryericky
    United States7 years ago
  • Great takeaways!

    Bev and Cliff are so much fun to listen to and summarize the books so well that I can have some great things to work on and apply in my daily life without having to read all the books myself. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamaof6littleKings
    United States7 years ago

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"Create an Epic 2026" by Todd Durkin
Q: What habits must I start, keep doing, and eliminate?
Cliff talks about starting and maintaining health-related habits, as well as updating his coaching skills.
"Create an Epic 2026" by Todd Durkin
Q: What would be three outcomes that would make 2026 unforgettable?
Cliff mentions achieving health goals and succeeding with their music project as key outcomes.
"Create an Epic 2026" by Todd Durkin
Q: What would be true in the areas of your life if 2026 were a 10 out of 10 year?
Cliff expresses a desire to achieve a weight goal and develop a successful music project with dedicated group members.
"Three Things To Do Today for an Easier Tomorrow" by Karen Ehman
Q: Do you do anything the night before to set yourself up for the next day?
Cliff shares that he tries to think back on whether he does anything special and reflects on how his grandma would prepare breakfast items the night before.
"Looking Back Before Going Forward" by Todd Durkin
Q: Who poured into you this year and who did you pour into?
Cliff mentioned Bev's support for him and how he tries to support his football players and younger staff.

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Two hosts summarize and translate life- and career-changing books into practical takeaways, mixing book insights with personal stories, travel moments, and light banter. Content spans productivity, wellness, relationships, leadership, and personal growth, with actionable tips (habits, routines, energy management) that listeners can apply immediately. The format blends motivational guidance with relatable anecdotes, making complex ideas feel approachable and actionable for busy professionals seeking fast, usable guidance. A notable strength is the casual, long-form delivery that weaves in listener engagement, music bits, and real-world examples to ground concepts.

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