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In the first episode of Book 3 of the Explain This Book To Me podcast, host Josh Lipstone begins his discussion with the author of the book Influence People: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, Brian Ahearn. They discuss why Brian wrote the book, what the Loyal Readers will learn by the end of the series, and what the word PEOPLE actually means. And there's a chance a popular Marvel character will make a surprise appearance at some point.   Episode Highlights: Does Brian prefer to read a physical book or an Ebook? (1:40) What is Brian’s favorite book? (2:43) Brian mentions that he wrote a blog post called “Five books that impacted my life.” (2:54) Would Brian say it’s nature or nurture that made him the person that he is today? (4:42) Josh talks about Kobe Bryant’s quote that he has read which is “I was blessed with talent, but worked as if I had none.” (6:06) Josh and Brian discuss a story from a book written by Dave Lakhani. (6:40) Brian talks about the fear of r