The people across the street. The ones you wave at. The ones you’ve known for years. Time to get everyone together.
I’m willing to bet you know your neighbours’ names. Their cars. Which house has the dog that never stops barking. You already like these people. You wave, you chat about the weather, you keep an eye on each other’s parcels. That’s a good start.
This book is just a fun reason to get everyone in one room and go a little deeper. You don’t have to meet anyone new. You’ve already got your people. This is an excuse to spend a good evening with them.
Three to six neighbours is plenty. A flyer, a group text, or an old-fashioned knock all work.
It’s short. You can do it in an afternoon. The audiobook is wonderful, read by Michael, with bonus material in the anniversary edition.
Yours, theirs, or take turns hosting.
You know these people already. Come with a real question this time, not just small talk.
Everyone reads the book first, then 60–90 minutes together on the questions.
Better for going deeper. Take the extra time together to pick one or two of the Seven Essential Questions and start practicing.
How long have you been on this street, and which neighbour did you get to know first?
An easy one to open with. Everyone’s got a version of it.
Who on this street do you wish you knew a little better?
What would make this street feel more like a community to you?
No wrong answers. You might be surprised what comes up.
Which of the seven questions would change a neighbourhood (conversation) most if people used it regularly?
What’s one thing about you that nobody on this street knows?
(The answers tend to be better than you’d expect.)
What was most useful for you tonight?
If you’re meeting more than once, end with it every time.
The Coaching Habit is the kind of book that earns a permanent spot on your shelf. People underline it, write in it, and come back to it. There are even fill-in sections designed for that.
Here are the different ways to get your copy:
New illustrations. Two bonus chapters. A new chapter on showing up as a coach. Plus a signed bookplate and a limited-edition TCH10 wooden bookmark. Use code BOOKCLUB for 20% off. Get it at mbs.works/bookclub →
Amazon won’t let you order more than 4 at a time. We will. Bundled sets of 5 and 10, book club discount already applied, no hoops to jump through. Order at mbs.works/bookclub →
Amazon in the US usually has the best price, consistently under $7. The paperback doesn’t include the new Being of Coaching chapter. If you want access, let us know when you register. Register at mbs.works/bookclub →
Available on Audible and Spotify. MBS reads it himself. Find it at mbs.works/bookclub →
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That’s Question 7 and it’s the inspiration for your submission. When your group finishes, your group’s organizer submits something you found useful, from the book, the experience, the time together, whatever your group decides. Include a photo or video from your club with your submission. A screenshot of a video call counts. A picture of your text thread counts.
Winners are selected every two months. Cycle 1 closes August 19. Cycle 2 closes October 5. Cycle 3 closes December 31, 2026.
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