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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses. He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries o...

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9 Months That Count Forever

Jessie Inchauspe

Mentioned 4 months ago

Pregnancy Diet Expert: The Pregnancy Diet That Rewrites DNA! Why Pregnant Moms Are Being Lied To!

Jessie described the book as a practical guide that distills scientific research into four simple trimesterbytrimester hacks to help parents optimise nutrition and reduce glucose spikes during pregnancy.

nine months that count forever how your pregnancy diet shapes your baby's future

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The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life cover

The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett

Mentioned 4 months ago

Uber CEO: At Uber, If You Don’t Perform, You’re Out! Uber Was Losing $3b A Year

The host announced the book and encouraged listeners to purchase it as a resource for personal and professional growth.

Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook

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Alone on the Wall

Alex Honnold

Mentioned 5 months ago

The Greatest Climber Alive: I Shouldn't Have Attempted That Climb!

The host mentioned that Alex Honnold is the bestselling author of "Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure."

You can purchase Alex's book, 'Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure', here: https://linkly.link/2ajgw

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The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness cover

The Anxious Generation

Jonathan Haidt

Mentioned 5 months ago

Brain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!

He said he had written the book focusing on teen mental health and that it was released in 2024, highlighting how social media fuels anxiety and erodes attention.

yeah, because I wrote a whole book called The Anxious Generation, focusing on teen mental health. That was the mystery that popped up in the mid 2000s.

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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom cover

The Happiness Hypothesis

Jonathan Haidt

Mentioned 5 months ago

Brain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!

He explained that his first book argued happiness comes from within, drawing on ancient wisdom and modern psychology to show that fulfillment is internal rather than external.

My first book, The Happiness Hypothesis, addresses that question very directly. It says happiness comes from within, using ancient ideas from Buddhism and Stoicism and modern positive psychology.

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The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience cover

The 5 Resets

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar M.D.

Mentioned 5 months ago

Brain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!

She said the book helps rewire the brain and body for less stress and more resilience, aimed at anyone struggling with overwhelm and burnout.

The Five Resets, which is a book we talked about before on the show, Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience. It is for anyone who is struggling with stress, overwhelm, and burnout.

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The Amazing Generation

Jonathan Haidt

Mentioned 5 months ago

Brain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!

He described the new illustrated book for ages eight to thirteen that explains the ideas of the Anxious Generation in a fun way and noted the enthusiastic Amazon reviews.

Jonathan, you've just written this book, which is now out, called The Amazing Generation. It has beautiful illustrations, it's for ages eight to 13, and the Amazon reviews are full of parents saying their kids love it.

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The Digital Addiction Detox to Escape the Overload:: A Neuroscience Backed 21-Day Brain Reset cover

The Digital Addiction Detox to Escape the Overload

The Bot Brains

Mentioned 5 months ago

Brain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!

She mentioned the upcoming book titled Bot Brain, subtitled 'How to Stay Calm, Resilient, and Human in the Face of AI', as her current project.

It's called Bot Brain, How to Stay Calm, Resilient, and Human in the Face of AI.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition (The Covey Habits Series) cover

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey

Mentioned 5 months ago

World No.1 Divorce Lawyer: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce In 10 Years!

He referenced it alongside The Power of Habit as a book he might see on a table, implying its relevance to personal effectiveness.

If you walk in and you see a book, you know, the power of habit by Doring or the seven habits of highly effective people, I would go, oh, look at Stephen. He's still so successful.

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How to Stay in Love: A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Together cover

How to Stay in Love

James J. Sexton

Mentioned 5 months ago

World No.1 Divorce Lawyer: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce In 10 Years!

The host noted that the book had been on the market longer, was in its fourth printing and had performed well over time.

So How to Stay in Love has been out longer. So it's done quite well over the period of time. It's in its fourth printing right now.

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The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg

Mentioned 5 months ago

World No.1 Divorce Lawyer: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce In 10 Years!

He mentioned the book as an example of something he might see on a shelf, linking it to habits and personal improvement.

If you walk in and you see a book, you know, the power of habit by Doring or the seven habits of highly effective people, I would go, oh, look at Stephen. He's still so successful.

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The Prophet

Kahlil Gibran

Mentioned 5 months ago

World No.1 Divorce Lawyer: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce In 10 Years!

He quoted the book when discussing authenticity, noting that it speaks about children as living arrows.

Cahill Gibran in The Prophet, when he's talking about children, he says that children are living arrows.

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Cal Newport

Deep Work

Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Burkeman mentioned Newport's book as a reference for handling distraction and cultivating focused, highquality work.

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Cal Newport, who wrote the book, Deep Work and digital minimalism, who's very good on this, has this argument that like what people call writer's block, that's just the feeling of wri...

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Burkeman mentioned Newport's book as a reference for handling distraction and cultivating focused, highquality work.

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Cal Newport, who wrote the book, Deep Work and digital minimalism, who's very good on this, has this argument that like what people call writer's block, that's just the feeling of writing, right?

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence Cover

Michael Pollan

How to Change Your Mind

What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

Pollan's book was described as a pivotal work that industry colleagues insisted he read before joining, and he later referenced it while discussing his own caffeinefree experiment.

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they told me that I had to, it was like, I wasn't allowed in the industry until I'd read your book, right? How to Change Your Mind.

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Episode: Michael Pollan: How To Change Your Mind

Pollan's book was described as a pivotal work that industry colleagues insisted he read before joining, and he later referenced it while discussing his own caffeinefree experiment.

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they told me that I had to, it was like, I wasn't allowed in the industry until I'd read your book, right? How to Change Your Mind.

in How to Change Your Mind, I tried LSD and psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT and all these things that were really scary and hard for me. But this was harder. Giving up caffeine for three months really was a stretch.

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Arthur C. Brooks

Build the Life You Want

The Art and Science of Getting Happier

The host presented a physical copy of Arthur Brooks's newest book, noting that it bore his name and that Oprah Winfrey was also credited, indicating a recent publication about applying science to happiness.

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Build the Life You Want. That's a book. It's a book set in front of me here that has your name on it. And who's this? Oprah Winfrey.

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The host presented a physical copy of Arthur Brooks's newest book, noting that it bore his name and that Oprah Winfrey was also credited, indicating a recent publication about applying science to happiness.

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Build the Life You Want. That's a book. It's a book set in front of me here that has your name on it. And who's this? Oprah Winfrey.

The PANAS test is in the book and it's actually on the website at arthroberks.com where anybody can take it for free.

Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization Cover

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Starry Messenger

Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

Neil described his new book, "Starry Messenger," as a continuation of his fascination with the cosmos, linking it to modern polarization and offering a scientific antidote.

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Thank you for the inspiration over the last decade. Thank you for being the Starry Messenger in my life, which is the name of your new book. It's funny, I was thinking about it as we...

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Neil described his new book, "Starry Messenger," as a continuation of his fascination with the cosmos, linking it to modern polarization and offering a scientific antidote.

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Thank you for the inspiration over the last decade. Thank you for being the Starry Messenger in my life, which is the name of your new book. It's funny, I was thinking about it as we started this conversation, that that was actually the moment that I became obsessed with the universe when I first watched you present Cosmos all those years ago. And this book is just a continuation of that, but it's a very current book in the sense that it speaks to some of the profound issues that are happening in the world.

Well, thank you for your support of that. I will say that Starry Messenger comes from Galileo, where he first perfects the telescope. After only just having heard that a telescope was invented in the Netherlands, he said, oh my gosh, let me make my own version of it. He makes the best version that exists in the world, observes the night sky, notices that Venus goes through phases, which can only happen if Venus is going around the sun and not around Earth. He notices that the sun has spots, the moon has craters, the Jupiter has moons that orbit it. He didn't call them moons. They're called Jupiter's stars, because why would you think they were moons? Who knows? And he reports this with the first evidence that Earth is not the center of all motion. And he called it Siderius Nuncius, Starry Messenger.

A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations, and the Future of Food Cover

Will Harris

A Bold Return to Giving a Damn

One Farm, Six Generations, and the Future of Food

It was described as a thick, goodsized book that Tony kept on his desk and recommended for understanding generational cycles and history.

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There's a book called Generations. Have you read it?

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It was described as a thick, goodsized book that Tony kept on his desk and recommended for understanding generational cycles and history.

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There's a book called Generations. Have you read it?

I asked him about it. He told me about how it's amazing. It shows how history is somewhat predictable and why the cycles are generated by different generations, how we react the way we're, we grew up.

The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity Cover

Esther Perel

The State of Affairs

Rethinking Infidelity

This book delves into infidelity, exploring the complexities of affairs and the various reasons behind them, which were discussed at length in the podcast.

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I put much of this in The State of Affairs because I had spent 10 years studying affairs and infidelity

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This book delves into infidelity, exploring the complexities of affairs and the various reasons behind them, which were discussed at length in the podcast.

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I put much of this in The State of Affairs because I had spent 10 years studying affairs and infidelity

Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life Cover

Emily Nagoski Ph.D.

Come As You Are

Revised and Updated

The book was cited as a source that supports the importance of emotional connection in relationships, specifically for women. It refutes the idea that novelty and mystery are the only factors contributing to eroticism, arguing that familiarity and emotional connection are crucial for a fulfilling sex life.

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There's a wonderful book by Emily Nagoski called Come As You Are that reviews this research.

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The book was cited as a source that supports the importance of emotional connection in relationships, specifically for women. It refutes the idea that novelty and mystery are the only factors contributing to eroticism, arguing that familiarity and emotional connection are crucial for a fulfilling sex life.

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There's a wonderful book by Emily Nagoski called Come As You Are that reviews this research.

The Intelligent Investor...Hardcover Cover

Benjamin Graham

The Intelligent Investor...Hardcover

The conversation referenced Graham's classic as the foundational text that taught value investing and influenced Warren Buffett.

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Benjamin Graham, who wrote The Intelligent Investor, basically said what you should do is look for value companies and try to determine where the beer is.

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The conversation referenced Graham's classic as the foundational text that taught value investing and influenced Warren Buffett.

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Benjamin Graham, who wrote The Intelligent Investor, basically said what you should do is look for value companies and try to determine where the beer is.

Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder Cover

Gabor Matè

Scattered Minds

A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

He referenced the book as his guide on ADHD, noting it outlines ways to reduce reliance on medication.

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my book on ADHD, Scattered Minds does outline some ways to do that.

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He referenced the book as his guide on ADHD, noting it outlines ways to reduce reliance on medication.

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my book on ADHD, Scattered Minds does outline some ways to do that.

You might find that you don't need the medication so much anymore or not at all, perhaps.

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Cover

Cal Newport

Digital Minimalism

Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

Burkeman cited this book alongside Deep Work as a guide to reducing digital overload and improving concentration.

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Cal Newport, who wrote the book, deep work and Digital Minimalism, who's very good on this, has this argument that like what people call writer's block, that's just the feeling of wri...

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Burkeman cited this book alongside Deep Work as a guide to reducing digital overload and improving concentration.

"

Cal Newport, who wrote the book, deep work and Digital Minimalism, who's very good on this, has this argument that like what people call writer's block, that's just the feeling of writing, right?

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Cover

Susan Cain

Quiet

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

The book was mentioned in relation to the concept of embracing one's own nature and that introversion shouldn't be viewed as a negative trait. It was referenced in the context of the host's personal experience.

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I referred to Susan Kane earlier, her book Quiet.

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The book was mentioned in relation to the concept of embracing one's own nature and that introversion shouldn't be viewed as a negative trait. It was referenced in the context of the host's personal experience.

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I referred to Susan Kane earlier, her book Quiet.

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Phil Knight

Shoe Dog

A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Will Ahmed said he had not read it but described it as a great book.

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Have you read the book Shoe Dog? I haven't. I haven't. It's a great book.

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Will Ahmed said he had not read it but described it as a great book.

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Have you read the book Shoe Dog? I haven't. I haven't. It's a great book.

ROAR, Revised Edition: Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong Body for Life Cover

Stacy Sims

ROAR, Revised Edition

Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong Body for Life

It was mentioned as one of the books available for purchase.

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Unbreakable, the fertility formula, the new menopause. I believe you've got a new book on the way. The new perimenopause.

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It was mentioned as one of the books available for purchase.

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Unbreakable, the fertility formula, the new menopause. I believe you've got a new book on the way. The new perimenopause.

How To Make The Best Coffee At Home Cover

James Hoffmann

How To Make The Best Coffee At Home

This book provides detailed instructions for creating high-quality coffee at home, focusing on essential elements rather than complex techniques. The author aimed to make the process as easy as possible for home users.

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the second one really is people have embraced coffee at home I just want to make it as easy as possible by focusing on the stuff that matters and not all the kind of voodoo or weird sort of odd tradit...

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This book provides detailed instructions for creating high-quality coffee at home, focusing on essential elements rather than complex techniques. The author aimed to make the process as easy as possible for home users.

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the second one really is people have embraced coffee at home I just want to make it as easy as possible by focusing on the stuff that matters and not all the kind of voodoo or weird sort of odd traditions around that and just the stuff that really makes a difference

In this book How To Make The Best Coffee At Home one of the points you make is quite surprising you say that once a... because I used to think that coffee was a shelf staple I used to think, you get it you can grind it, you can put it in the cupboard and it kind of lasts forever and it doesn't change you make the case that I'm wrong

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Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich

The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series)

It was mentioned in relation to the idea of not letting energy out and recycling it for productivity; the book's specific relevance to the conversation was not detailed further.

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I think Napoleon Hill and Think and Grow Rich or something talks about just not letting the energy out and then kind of recycling and using for productivity in your life

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It was mentioned in relation to the idea of not letting energy out and recycling it for productivity; the book's specific relevance to the conversation was not detailed further.

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I think Napoleon Hill and Think and Grow Rich or something talks about just not letting the energy out and then kind of recycling and using for productivity in your life

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Walter Isaacson

Einstein

His Life and Universe

The podcast mentioned this book in passing, referencing Albert Einstein's childhood and how it shaped his life. It was used as an example of how challenging childhoods can shape the trajectory of influential figures.

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And you can go all the way through Albert Einstein growing up Jewish in Germany

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The podcast mentioned this book in passing, referencing Albert Einstein's childhood and how it shaped his life. It was used as an example of how challenging childhoods can shape the trajectory of influential figures.

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And you can go all the way through Albert Einstein growing up Jewish in Germany

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