In this episode of Money Matters, Chris Hensley sits down with Chris Clinard, host of the Books4Guys podcast and founder of the Books4Guys community. They discuss why men are reading less, how books build critical thinking, why fiction matters more than many adults realize, and how Books4Guys is working to get more books into the hands of young men.
Chris Clinard shares how his background in recruiting led to conversations about books, leadership, personal development, and the importance of lifelong learning. He also explains the Books4Guys mission, including book giveaways, support for authors, and partnerships with high school football programs.
Topics include:
Why men are reading less than women
How doomscrolling affects attention and critical thinking
The value of fiction for creativity and development
What successful leaders, athletes, authors, and broadcasters have in common
How Books4Guys supports authors and gives books to young readers
Why lifelong learning still matters in the age of AI
Learn more about Books4Guys: books4guys.com
