The Gift of Fear
Gavin De Becker
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This Multimillionaire Might Save Your Child - Paul Hutchinson
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Welcome to the Proven Podcast, where it does not matter what you think, only what you can prove.
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Becoming Your Own Banker
R. Nelson Nash
Mentioned 4 months ago
This Multimillionaire Might Save Your Child - Paul Hutchinson
The AI Ultimatum
Steve Brown
Mentioned 5 months ago
Google DeepMind Insider: You wont Survive the AI-First Economy, unless... - Steve Brown
Outlive
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned 5 months ago
From Burnout to Elite Performance the Founders Formula - Dan Lawrence
Buy Back Your Time
Dan Martell
Mentioned 5 months ago
From Burnout to Elite Performance the Founders Formula - Dan Lawrence
Raise Your Game
Alan Stein Jr.
Mentioned 5 months ago
From Burnout to Elite Performance the Founders Formula - Dan Lawrence
Who Not How
Dan Sullivan
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From Burnout to Elite Performance the Founders Formula - Dan Lawrence
What No One Tells You About Money
Jade Warshaw
Mentioned 5 months ago
Financial Freedom is Emotional not Financial - Jade Warshaw
The Compass Within
Robert Glazer
Mentioned 6 months ago
Your Values are Either Destroying Profits or Building an Empire - Robert Glazer
Elevate Your Team
Robert Glazer
Mentioned 6 months ago
Your Values are Either Destroying Profits or Building an Empire - Robert Glazer
The Road to Character
David Brooks
Mentioned 6 months ago
The $50M Exit Playbook Most Founders Don't Know - Chris Van Dusen
Surrender to Lead
Jessica Kriegel
Mentioned 7 months ago
The Culture Delusion Everyone Regrets - Jessica Kriegel
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Outlive
The Science and Art of Longevity
In the episode, Charles Schwartz highlighted the book, noting that the author explored the concept of a "centenarian Olympics" and urged listeners to consider long‑term health strategies for reaching 100 years. He praised the author's medical expertise and framed the ideas as thought‑provoking for those interested in longevity. The discussion conveyed a positive endorsement of the title.
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Episode: Fitness Secrets of The Ultra Wealthy
They mentioned the book Outlive by Peter Attia, noting that the author discusses the "centenarian Olympics" and encourages thinking about health strategies for living to 100 years old.
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Peter Atiyah, great, another person of, um, who's great, medical doctor wrote the book Outlive. He talks about the centenarian Olympics. So I think thinking of what you're going to do when you're a hundred can be a bit of a stretch unless you're, you know, really into the AI and the, you know, all the craziness.
Episode: From Burnout to Elite Performance the Founders For...
Dan Lawrence referred to the book while discussing longevity research and VO2 max testing, saying it championed the science of living longer.
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There's lots of research around reduced mortality rates and longevity. That's really a big one Dr. Peter Atiyah and Outlive has been certainly championing of the late.
Atomic Habits
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
In the episode, Brent Gleeson highlighted the habit loop of cue, routine, and reward as central to his personal transformation, noting that the book explored these ideas in depth. He pointed to the title as a thorough resource for anyone looking to build good habits and break bad ones. The discussion conveyed strong endorsement of the book’s practical insights.
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The concept of cue, routine, and reward for habit building/breaking, discussed in relation to Brent Gleeson's personal changes, was referenced as being deeply explored in this book by James Clear.
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James clear, uh, his book Atomic Habits dives deep into this.
Episode: ALL IN: Navy SEAL Secret to Proven Results - Brent...
The conversation cited Clear's book as the source of the cueroutinereward habit model that Gleeson applied to his own routines.
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James Clear, his book Atomic Habits dives deep into this.
Never Split the Difference
Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
In the episode, Charles highlighted the book as a valuable negotiation resource, praising its techniques for asking better questions and avoiding premature judgments. He referred to the author as great and suggested it as a useful tool for both professional and personal persuasion.
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Charles highlighted the book as a negotiation resource, noting its techniques for asking better questions and avoiding premature judgments.
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There's a great author. His name is Chris Voss. He wrote a book called Never Split the Difference. Chris Voss, great book.
Episode: The 80% Close Rate Formula
The speakers referenced the sales negotiation book, noting that its concepts sounded familiar and recommending it as essential reading for improving sales tactics.
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if you've read Never Split the Difference some of this is going to sound familiar by chris voss and it starts with a very simple
never split the book difference is a just go read the book
If you don't know about mirroring and labeling either read split the difference or just google it
The Richest Man in Babylon
The Original 1926 Edition
In the episode, the host recommended the book as a foundational wealth principle, emphasizing its seven laws of gold. He suggested listeners read it to understand core financial concepts.
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Episode: Unlocking the Infinite Money Banking System - Chri...
He recommended reading the book for its seven laws of gold, suggesting it as a foundational wealth principle.
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Read The Richest Man in Babylon about the seven laws of gold.
Episode: Legally Pay Less Taxes
The guest said it was a really good book that he wishes he had read earlier.
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The richest man in Babylon.
All In
The Pathway to Personal Growth and Professional Excellence
In the episode, Brent Gleeson introduced his new title, describing it as a guide that helps listeners narrow their focus and commit fully to key relationships, priorities, and goals in order to avoid mediocrity. He explained that the book is organized around a "remarkable results pyramid" framework that walks readers through developing routines, systems, and desired outcomes. The discussion highlighted the upcoming release date and encouraged pre‑ordering, positioning the book as a central resource for personal and professional growth.
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Episode: ALL IN: Navy SEAL Secret to Proven Results - Brent...
This is Brent Gleeson's new book, which focuses on narrowing one's focus and going all-in on key relationships, priorities, and goals to avoid mediocrity. The book is built around a framework called the remarkable results pyramid, detailing personal development through layers like routines, systems, and desired outcomes.
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The new book is titled, All In, The Pathway to Personal Growth and Professional Excellence.
And that's what really the entire book is about.
And the book All In is actually built around a framework that we've developed.
Pre-order All In by Brent Gleeson link: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brent-gleeson/all-in/9781668652077/?lens=balance
Sure. Um, I'll go in reverse order the book All In comes out on December 2nd. Obviously you can pre-order it now on any of your favorite retailers.
Episode: ALL IN: Navy SEAL Secret to Proven Results - Brent...
The episode highlighted Brent Gleeson's upcoming release, noting its focus on narrowing focus and committing fully to personal and professional growth.
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The new book is titled, All In, The Pathway to Personal Growth and Professional Excellence.
the book All In comes out on December 2nd. Obviously you can pre-order it now on any of your favorite retailers.
Embrace the Suck
The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life
In the episode, the host referenced the title as an earlier work that introduced a framework later revisited in his new book, noting that it focused more on personal development. Both the host and a guest mentioned the title while discussing how the concepts evolved. The discussion was brief and primarily contextual rather than a full endorsement.
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Episode: ALL IN: Navy SEAL Secret to Proven Results - Brent...
This book was previously released, and the speaker mentioned that the new book, 'All In,' touches upon the framework developed in this earlier work in a slightly different way, focusing more on personal development.
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another title of your book was Embrace the Suck, who can Embrace the Suck
I touched on this framework in a slightly different way in Embrace the Suck.
Episode: ALL IN: Navy SEAL Secret to Proven Results - Brent...
Gleeson referenced his earlier book, saying it introduced concepts that were later expanded in his new work.
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another title of your book was Embrace the Suck.
I touched on this framework in a slightly different way in Embrace the Suck.
Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant
Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom
In the episode, Herman Dolce explained that the book had transformed his mindset about wealth creation and investing, describing it as a life‑changing guide. He noted that, after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, this title became his favorite Kiyosaki work and fundamentally altered his approach to financial freedom.
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Episode: Limitless Funding Through Credit Repair
He credited the book with changing his mindset about wealth creation and investing.
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I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and then my favorite book by him is not Rich Dad Poor Dad, it's Cashflow Quadrant. Cashflow Quadrant changed my life.
Episode: Legally Pay Less Taxes
It was mentioned alongside Rich Dad Poor Dad as another great book that helped the guest understand cashflow concepts.
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad, great book. Cashflow Quadrant, great book.
The Gift of Fear
Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
The book was highlighted as a recommended read for the host's team, emphasizing how it explains the subconscious cues that signal danger and the value of trusting one's gut instinct. Paul Hutchinson noted that he had his operators study it to better recognize these survival signals.
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Episode: This Multimillionaire Might Save Your Child - Paul...
This book was mentioned as something Paul Hutchinson has his operators read because it discusses the thousands of things the subconscious mind picks up and emphasizes the importance of listening to one's gut instinct.
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there's a book that I have my operators read called the gift of fear.
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
The host mentioned the book as a reference about resistance that blocks creative work, distinguishing it from Sun Tzu's Art of War.
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I don't know if you ever read the book, uh, The War of Art, not the art of war, The War of Art is about, do you have a project? What do you want to do? It's the guy w...
— Episode: Build Instant Connection with Improv
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Episode: Build Instant Connection with Improv
The host mentioned the book as a reference about resistance that blocks creative work, distinguishing it from Sun Tzu's Art of War.
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I don't know if you ever read the book, uh, The War of Art, not the art of war, The War of Art is about, do you have a project? What do you want to do? It's the guy who wrote Bagger Vance, the guy who wrote, uh, the screenplay for Bagger Vance, The War of Art.
Steve Jobs
He mentioned the Steve Jobs biography as another valuable source for insight into visionary leadership.
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Again, Steve Jobs, you know, biography, I think again, you know, experience what the thought process reached that poor that, I think is an interesting way into understanding.
— Episode: Secrets from the Dropout Millionaire: Ho...
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He mentioned the Steve Jobs biography as another valuable source for insight into visionary leadership.
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Again, Steve Jobs, you know, biography, I think again, you know, experience what the thought process reached that poor that, I think is an interesting way into understanding.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
He highlighted The Hard Thing About Hard Things as a key read for operating as a wartime CEO during economic crises and stagflation.
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The second, and I think it's because it's very, very tied to a time period that we're in right now, is called The Hard Thing About Hard Things. It's about Ben Horowitz. And it's about...
— Episode: From $1M to $100M w/ the CEO Whisperer
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Episode: From $1M to $100M w/ the CEO Whisperer
He highlighted The Hard Thing About Hard Things as a key read for operating as a wartime CEO during economic crises and stagflation.
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The second, and I think it's because it's very, very tied to a time period that we're in right now, is called The Hard Thing About Hard Things. It's about Ben Horowitz. And it's about operating as a wartime CEO versus a peacetime CEO.
The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)
In the episode, Bobby Mesmer cited the book as the definitive specification guide for their design and engineering projects, calling it the 'Bible' for their work. He suggested pulling it out as a reference whenever needed. The discussion highlighted its role as a core resource for the team.
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Episode: Health Crisis To Billion-Dollar Growth
It was referenced as the definitive specification book for their design and engineering work.
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I pull out a spec book and I'll throw it in front of them... That is the Bible for what we design and what we got to do.
Die With Zero
Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
Charles highlighted that Die with Zero by Bill Perkins was a great book about giving money to kids and charities now rather than waiting.
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There's a great book that friend of mine wrote, Bill Perkins, I'll Die With Zero. And it's literally just about, you know, give the kids the money now, donate to charity now, like don...
— Episode: Millions After Death and Divorce
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Episode: Millions After Death and Divorce
Charles highlighted that Die with Zero by Bill Perkins was a great book about giving money to kids and charities now rather than waiting.
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There's a great book that friend of mine wrote, Bill Perkins, I'll Die With Zero. And it's literally just about, you know, give the kids the money now, donate to charity now, like don't wait, right?
The 48 Laws of Power
He cited the classic "48 Laws of Power" as a recommended read for mastering influence and strategy.
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I've read 48 Loves of Power, which also, you know, I probably would recommend.
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He cited the classic "48 Laws of Power" as a recommended read for mastering influence and strategy.
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I've read 48 Loves of Power, which also, you know, I probably would recommend.
Moby Dick (Chartwell Classics)
Howard referenced the classic novel Moby Dick while discussing historical context, indicating it as part of a broader narrative.
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Moby Dick, we keep that part of the history behind it.
— Episode: Authentic Branding: This Changes Everyth...
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Episode: Authentic Branding: This Changes Everything
Howard referenced the classic novel Moby Dick while discussing historical context, indicating it as part of a broader narrative.
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Moby Dick, we keep that part of the history behind it.
Getting Things Done
The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
The hosts referenced David Allen's Getting Things Done as a tactical system for managing open memory and tasks, linking it to automation and productivity.
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So all of that stuff, David Allen, who wrote a book called Getting Things Done, it is a very tactical.
— Episode: End Procrastination Forever
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Episode: End Procrastination Forever
The hosts referenced David Allen's Getting Things Done as a tactical system for managing open memory and tasks, linking it to automation and productivity.
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So all of that stuff, David Allen, who wrote a book called Getting Things Done, it is a very tactical.
Radical Candor
Fully Revised & Updated Edition
Gleeson mentioned the book as the origin of the caringpersonally and challengingdirectly framework used for feedback.
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the model around Radical Candor. Kim Scott created it.
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Gleeson mentioned the book as the origin of the caringpersonally and challengingdirectly framework used for feedback.
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the model around Radical Candor. Kim Scott created it.
The Singularity Is Nearer
When We Merge with AI
Jeremy noted that the book, an older work by Ray Kurzweil, was a good read and familiar to many. He mentioned it briefly as a notable title in the discussion.
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Episode: Millions After Death and Divorce
Jeremy mentioned that it was a good, older book called The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil.
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I just know, like, you know, you're familiar with Kurzweil, Ray Kurzweil. So, um, it's a good book, um, old book. It's called the singularity is near.
Shoe Dog
A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Kola recommended the memoir as a great read for understanding Nike's origins and the entrepreneurial mindset.
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I would say, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. So they created Nike. It's very, very, very good book. I think he expresses, actually, it is a biography on autobiography.
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Kola recommended the memoir as a great read for understanding Nike's origins and the entrepreneurial mindset.
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I would say, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. So they created Nike. It's very, very, very good book. I think he expresses, actually, it is a biography on autobiography.
Buy Back Your Time
Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
Dan Lawrence mentioned the book as one of the titles they assign each month to CEOs and athletes. He listed it alongside other productivity books.
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whether it's Dan Martell, Buy Back Your Time,
— Episode: From Burnout to Elite Performance the Fo...
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Dan Lawrence mentioned the book as one of the titles they assign each month to CEOs and athletes. He listed it alongside other productivity books.
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whether it's Dan Martell, Buy Back Your Time,
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