
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 278 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||

Cliff and I just got back from an epic trip on Historic Route 66 to celebrate it's 100th Birthday (1926 - 2026). Join us as we tell you about the Mother Road and what we learned while driving it. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BURNING UP MY GOODYEARS.... more
Time for a retro rewind of a popular episode of Success by the Books from 2021. We have 5x's more data now than in 1986...talk about information overload! We're expected to make more decisions and make them faster than ever before. Join us as we brin... more
Here is the second part of "Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" by Todd Durkin. The five things last episode and the five things this episode will get you feeling energetic and strong so you can live out your dreams and goals. Cliff's "In the News" is SONS... more
The calendar says April, and we're guessing that some (or all) of those January resolutions have gone the way of the dodo. This is a two-part episode called "Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" by Todd Durkin. Listen and get yourself back on track and feel... more
Totally loved this !! Its a great reminder and perfect way to start a Monday !!! I’m so enjoying your podcast MLBates12
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Cliff’s Mom
It’s hard to find time (or stay awake!) to enjoy good books. Cliff Notes is WONDERFUL, EDUCATIONAL and ENTERTAINING!! Highly recommend.
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
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!
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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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