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Attention Span
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The host highlighted that listeners could learn more about attention by reading Dr. Mark's book titled Attention Span.
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You can learn a lot more in my book, Attention Span.
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The host highlighted that listeners could learn more about attention by reading Dr. Mark's book titled Attention Span.
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You can learn a lot more in my book, Attention Span.
Anna Karenina
Dan Jones also mentioned Anna Karenina as another major work by Tolstoy.
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Anna Karenina
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Dan Jones also mentioned Anna Karenina as another major work by Tolstoy.
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The Great Gatsby
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The guest recalled reading The Great Gatsby for the first time at age 17, reflecting on how the novel resonated with his life then.
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I knew who I was when I read A Great Gatsby for the first time because I was 17 and I know exactly what class I was in and what I thought was important.
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The guest recalled reading The Great Gatsby for the first time at age 17, reflecting on how the novel resonated with his life then.
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I knew who I was when I read A Great Gatsby for the first time because I was 17 and I know exactly what class I was in and what I thought was important.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)
He recalled reading several Harry Potter books as a child, mispronouncing Hermione's name and being convinced for a while that the character's name was different.
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I read Harry Potter as a kid and I'd never heard the name Hermione read out loud. I went four and a half books of Harry Potter convinced that it was Hermione.
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He recalled reading several Harry Potter books as a child, mispronouncing Hermione's name and being convinced for a while that the character's name was different.
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I read Harry Potter as a kid and I'd never heard the name Hermione read out loud. I went four and a half books of Harry Potter convinced that it was Hermione.
Influence, New and Expanded
The Psychology of Persuasion
It provides a comprehensive overview of the most common causes of human misjudgment, including how human psychology is used against us in sales and marketing.
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I read a book called Influence by Robert Cialdini, which kind of it's kind of a broad overview of all of the most common Causes of human misjudgment and it talks a lot about how Human psychology is wi...
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It provides a comprehensive overview of the most common causes of human misjudgment, including how human psychology is used against us in sales and marketing.
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I read a book called Influence by Robert Cialdini, which kind of it's kind of a broad overview of all of the most common Causes of human misjudgment and it talks a lot about how Human psychology is wielded against us in sales and marketing and so that was an incredibly valuable Valuable book in terms of just understanding like how do people work and why you know, why do I keep seeing these? Odd behaviors from the people I work with that kind of stuff
The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded
A Proven Plan for Financial Peace
Dave Ramsey noted that his first book,Financial Peace, reached the NewYorkTimes bestseller list.
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the very first book I had come out, Financial Peace It hit the New York Times
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Dave Ramsey noted that his first book,Financial Peace, reached the NewYorkTimes bestseller list.
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the very first book I had come out, Financial Peace It hit the New York Times
Total Recall
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He mentioned reading Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography written at age 70, calling it excellent.
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And there's his autobiography that he wrote when he was 70 called Total Recall is excellent.
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He mentioned reading Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography written at age 70, calling it excellent.
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And there's his autobiography that he wrote when he was 70 called Total Recall is excellent.
David and Goliath
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The conversation referenced a chapter about dyslexia in Gladwell's book, noting it as a favorite example of how perceived disadvantages can become strengths.
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One of my favorite things that's ever been written about dyslexia is a chapter in Malcolm Gladwell's book, David and Goliath.
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The conversation referenced a chapter about dyslexia in Gladwell's book, noting it as a favorite example of how perceived disadvantages can become strengths.
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One of my favorite things that's ever been written about dyslexia is a chapter in Malcolm Gladwell's book, David and Goliath.
The Emperor's New Clothes (Folk Tale Classics)
The book was mentioned in the context of how a leader can be out of touch with reality if they are surrounded by yes men and don't receive honest feedback.
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You've had this emperor has like emperor's new clothes fucking scenario right for god knows how long and it means that you you're completely out of touch.
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The book was mentioned in the context of how a leader can be out of touch with reality if they are surrounded by yes men and don't receive honest feedback.
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Elon Musk
The speaker describes Musk's approach to problem-solving, which often involves asking 'Does it defy the laws of physics?' and then pushing for a solution by a specific deadline. This is presented as an example of how a single question and a clear deadline can drive progress.
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Have you read elon's uh book yet so I mean I can tell you it right now this is what it is okay it's basically him he comes up an idea and then somebody works from ago that's not possible and he goes d...
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The speaker describes Musk's approach to problem-solving, which often involves asking 'Does it defy the laws of physics?' and then pushing for a solution by a specific deadline. This is presented as an example of how a single question and a clear deadline can drive progress.
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Have you read elon's uh book yet so I mean I can tell you it right now this is what it is okay it's basically him he comes up an idea and then somebody works from ago that's not possible and he goes does it defy the laws of physics and then they're like well not technically we still can't do it he goes why why why and then he hits the base level belief he goes fix that and then he goes also do it by next tuesday and it's like to build a rocket it's caught it's that it's just him going does it defy the laws of physics and then they go no ago I want it done by next friday it's just crit it's just a question does it defy the laws of physics and then deadline that is the 100 anecdotes is the book just doing that again and again again so does it defy the laws of physics is a question.
Countdown
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Dr. Shanna Swan's book Countdown details a decline in sperm count over the past decades.
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She wrote the book Countdown which was about sperm rate decline over the last few decades really interested bunch of interesting things from her first one being that I Would have thou...
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Dr. Shanna Swan's book Countdown details a decline in sperm count over the past decades.
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She wrote the book Countdown which was about sperm rate decline over the last few decades really interested bunch of interesting things from her first one being that I Would have thought that we would have had tons more data about Testosterone levels than about sperm levels not true Apparently sperm counts have been tracked for much longer, which kind of makes sense. I guess what The sperm count level is much more important to the continuation of the species than the testosterone level Recently the bros like me and you have maybe been concerned about whether whether we're in the high 800s or the low 500s
The Iliad
Dan Jones referenced The Iliad as an ancient epic that is still read today.
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Romeo And Juliet
Sheehan quoted a passage from Shakespeare's play, describing the lovers' exchange and calling it a powerful example of romantic language.
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But I think the world stands to benefit from ... (the quoted dialogue from Romeo And Juliet) ...
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Sheehan quoted a passage from Shakespeare's play, describing the lovers' exchange and calling it a powerful example of romantic language.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
The Big Book
The book was cited as the core text of AA, referred to as the "big book" and the "Bible of AA", and the host said her own book opened with a quote from it.
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My book starts with a quote from the big book, which is, which is the Bible of AA.
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The book was cited as the core text of AA, referred to as the "big book" and the "Bible of AA", and the host said her own book opened with a quote from it.
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My book starts with a quote from the big book, which is, which is the Bible of AA.
The big book, which is the Bible of AA, was mentioned as the foundational text for Alcoholics Anonymous.
So Good They Can't Ignore You
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Cal Newport's book, "So Good They Can't Ignore You," was referenced in the discussion on deep work and the importance of focusing on valuable tasks, specifically those requiring concentration.
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I'm sure you're familiar with the concept of deep work by Cal Newport yeah it's like the work that you do that's the mo that takes the most focus that's the most valuable right and so it's great to ma...
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Cal Newport's book, "So Good They Can't Ignore You," was referenced in the discussion on deep work and the importance of focusing on valuable tasks, specifically those requiring concentration.
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I'm sure you're familiar with the concept of deep work by Cal Newport yeah it's like the work that you do that's the mo that takes the most focus that's the most valuable right and so it's great to make time for that
The Cosmic Cocktail
Three Parts Dark Matter (Science Essentials)
It was highly recommended as a fantastic book, and the host did not want to spoil it by answering a question related to it.
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I can't answer this question without spoiling dark matter and everybody should go and read dark matter because the book is fantastic I know that there's a series on apple tv that i haven't watched yet...
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It was highly recommended as a fantastic book, and the host did not want to spoil it by answering a question related to it.
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I can't answer this question without spoiling dark matter and everybody should go and read dark matter because the book is fantastic I know that there's a series on apple tv that i haven't watched yet but a good friend told me that i should read dark matter and she was right it was awesome uh highly highly recommended
Starry Messenger
Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization
The host referenced the newly released book Starry Messenger, noting it was available for purchase.
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Starry Messenger, also relatively new out now. People can go and get it.
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The host referenced the newly released book Starry Messenger, noting it was available for purchase.
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Starry Messenger, also relatively new out now. People can go and get it.
Unweaving the Rainbow
Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder
The book was brought up as an example of a work that argues science reveals beauty rather than diminishing it.
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I remember reading Richard Dawkins' book Unweaving the Rainbow where he argues that science actually reveals a new layer of beauty to the world.
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The book was brought up as an example of a work that argues science reveals beauty rather than diminishing it.
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I remember reading Richard Dawkins' book Unweaving the Rainbow where he argues that science actually reveals a new layer of beauty to the world.
The Singularity Is Nearer
When We Merge with AI
Peter Diamandis said he read Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity is Near, which he credited with dramatically shifting his perspective and influencing his future direction.
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I then read a book by Ray Kurzweil called The Singularity is Near. And damn if it didn't make a right hand turn in my life.
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Peter Diamandis said he read Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity is Near, which he credited with dramatically shifting his perspective and influencing his future direction.
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I then read a book by Ray Kurzweil called The Singularity is Near. And damn if it didn't make a right hand turn in my life.
To Infinity and Beyond
A Journey of Cosmic Discovery
Tyson announced his upcoming third book, titled To Infinity and Beyond, slated for release in December.
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I have a book. The third book of my ... It's called To Infinity and Beyond.
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Tyson announced his upcoming third book, titled To Infinity and Beyond, slated for release in December.
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I have a book. The third book of my ... It's called To Infinity and Beyond.
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