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Henry Cloud
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Integrity
Henry Cloud
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Necessary Endings
Henry Cloud
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The Price of Becoming
Ryan Hawk
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Your Desired Future
Henry Cloud
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The Road to Character
David Brooks
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675: Tom Hardin (Tipper X) - The Largest Insider Trading Case, How Ambiguous Leadership Destroys Culture, Resume vs. Eulogy Virtues, Bad Decisions vs. Mistakes, and Building Psychological Safety
Wired on Wall Street
Tom Hardin
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The Talent Code
Daniel Coyle
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The Culture Code
Daniel Coyle
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
George Saunders
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Flourish
Martin E. P. Seligman
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Deep Work
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Deep Work was mentioned as one of Cal Newport's influential books on productivity and the intersection of technology and culture.
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Some of my favorite books that he's written are So Good They Can't Ignore You, Deep Work, and his latest is called Slow Productivity.
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Deep Work was mentioned as one of Cal Newport's influential books on productivity and the intersection of technology and culture.
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Some of my favorite books that he's written are So Good They Can't Ignore You, Deep Work, and his latest is called Slow Productivity.
The Way of the Champion
Pain, Persistence, and the Path Forward
Paul Rabil authored The Way of the Champion, describing his journey with pain, persistence, and the path forward.
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He's also the author of a new book called The Way of the Champion, Pain, Persistence, and the Path Forward.
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Paul Rabil authored The Way of the Champion, describing his journey with pain, persistence, and the path forward.
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He's also the author of a new book called The Way of the Champion, Pain, Persistence, and the Path Forward.
I highly recommend it. It's called The Way of the Champion. Pain, persistence and the path forward.
Smarter Faster Better
The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
Duhigg's second book, Smarter Faster Better, was mentioned as another bestseller in his bibliography.
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His second is called Smarter Faster Better. Also a bestseller and most recently his book Super Communicators How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.
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Duhigg's second book, Smarter Faster Better, was mentioned as another bestseller in his bibliography.
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His second is called Smarter Faster Better. Also a bestseller and most recently his book Super Communicators How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.
Right Thing, Right Now
Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds. (The Stoic Virtues Series)
Described as his latest #1 New York Times bestseller and referenced both in the introductory summary and later in the conversation.
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His books like The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and most recently, Right Thing, Right Now have sold more than 5 million copies together.
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Described as his latest #1 New York Times bestseller and referenced both in the introductory summary and later in the conversation.
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His books like The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and most recently, Right Thing, Right Now have sold more than 5 million copies together.
His latest book (a #1 NY Times BestSeller) is called Right Thing, Right Now.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders (Dale Carnegie Books)
Anne said she had read the book several times and used its principles--like remembering people's names--to build community and improve leadership at Back on My Feet.
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And I had read How to Win Friends and Influence People a couple times by this point in my life.
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Anne said she had read the book several times and used its principles--like remembering people's names--to build community and improve leadership at Back on My Feet.
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And I had read How to Win Friends and Influence People a couple times by this point in my life.
And I learned at Back on My Feet and How to Win Friends and Influence People.
The Road to Character
In the episode, Tom Hardin explained that he read the book during a reflective period and found it pivotal in shifting his focus from resume virtues to the deeper eulogy virtues. He highlighted the author's discussion of these concepts as essential to personal growth and leadership. The overall tone indicated strong endorsement of the book's insights.
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Tom Hardin read this book during his reflection period, which helped him realize he had been solely focused on resume virtues rather than the more important eulogy virtues.
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And one of the most important books I read in this process was Road to Character by David Brooks. And he talks about eulogy virtues and resume virtues.
The Year of Living Constitutionally
One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning
The book was highlighted as AJ Jacobs' most recent project about living like the Founding Fathers.
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Among his books are The Year of Living Biblically, Thanks 1000, and most recently, The Year of Living Constitutionally.
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The book was highlighted as AJ Jacobs' most recent project about living like the Founding Fathers.
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Among his books are The Year of Living Biblically, Thanks 1000, and most recently, The Year of Living Constitutionally.
And it is because one of the things we're going to talk about, I believe, is my most recent book, The Year of Living Constitutionally, where I try to live like the founding fathers.
The book is called The Year of Living Constitutionally, One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original, meaning.
Tribe Of Mentors
Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
Tim mentioned rereading the book alongside Tools of Titans while reflecting on the dedication to his parents.
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I was rereading Tools of Titans and Tribe Of Mentors and the last line in the acknowledgement section of Tools of Titans, you dedicate the book to your parents for guiding and consoli...
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Tim mentioned rereading the book alongside Tools of Titans while reflecting on the dedication to his parents.
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I was rereading Tools of Titans and Tribe Of Mentors and the last line in the acknowledgement section of Tools of Titans, you dedicate the book to your parents for guiding and consoling you through it all.
Give and Take
A Revolutionary Approach to Success
The guest suggested reading Adam Grant's wellknown work on reciprocity.
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You should read Adam Grant's book, Give and Take.
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The guest suggested reading Adam Grant's wellknown work on reciprocity.
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You should read Adam Grant's book, Give and Take.
Million Dollar Weekend
The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours
Noah described the book as a surprisingly simple way to launch a sevenfigure business in 48 hours and recommended it as an actionable guide for entrepreneurs.
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He's the author of Million Dollar Weekend, the surprisingly simple way to launch a seven figure business in 48 hours.
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Noah described the book as a surprisingly simple way to launch a sevenfigure business in 48 hours and recommended it as an actionable guide for entrepreneurs.
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He's the author of Million Dollar Weekend, the surprisingly simple way to launch a seven figure business in 48 hours.
I highly recommend Million Dollar Weekend; it's written extremely well, you can tell you poured your heart into it and worked with another author Tahl Raz.
The book walks through the process of starting, building, and growing a business in a weekend, showing how to get three customers in 48 hours.
It explains how to validate ideas quickly, use your zone of influence, and presell to get early customers.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Ryan Hawk asked Mike what he learned from the book, describing it as a great book from the early70s.
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What did you learn from Jonathan Livingston Seagull when you were in second grade? Oh, yeah. It's a great book, right, by this guy named Richard Bach.
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Ryan Hawk asked Mike what he learned from the book, describing it as a great book from the early70s.
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What did you learn from Jonathan Livingston Seagull when you were in second grade? Oh, yeah. It's a great book, right, by this guy named Richard Bach.
The theme of the book was that the limits you experience are really limits of your own mind, not limits of the world itself.
The Checklist Manifesto
How to Get Things Right
The hosts discussed the book as a useful tool for improving safety and consistency in medical practice.
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What do you think of Atul Gawande, I think his name, The Checklist Manifesto?
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The hosts discussed the book as a useful tool for improving safety and consistency in medical practice.
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What do you think of Atul Gawande, I think his name, The Checklist Manifesto?
I think it's very helpful.
The Daily Stoic Journal
366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of Living
It was listed as one of Holiday's wellknown works that contributed to his multimillioncopy sales.
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His books like The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and most recently, Right Thing, Right Now have sold more than 5 million copies together.
— Episode: 591: Ryan Holiday (LIVE! In Austin) - Go...
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It was listed as one of Holiday's wellknown works that contributed to his multimillioncopy sales.
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His books like The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and most recently, Right Thing, Right Now have sold more than 5 million copies together.
How to Be Free
An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
Shaka explained that his latest book, How to Be Free, is a guide to escaping hidden personal prisons and it was the focus of the interview.
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His latest book is called How to Be Free, A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons.
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Shaka explained that his latest book, How to Be Free, is a guide to escaping hidden personal prisons and it was the focus of the interview.
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His latest book is called How to Be Free, A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons.
Noise
A Flaw in Human Judgment
Bob Sutton referenced the hardcover "Noise" by Daniel Kahneman as a book he reviewed for the Washington Post.
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I won't name the book, but there was a book I reviewed for the Washington Post. And I'll say it, it's Noise by Danny Kahneman, it's the first author.
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Bob Sutton referenced the hardcover "Noise" by Daniel Kahneman as a book he reviewed for the Washington Post.
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I won't name the book, but there was a book I reviewed for the Washington Post. And I'll say it, it's Noise by Danny Kahneman, it's the first author.
Purple Cow, New Edition
Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
Seth's breakthrough book was mentioned as one of the core concepts many people fail to grasp, highlighting its importance in marketing and wordofmouth strategy.
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A lot of people don't understand the core concept of Purple Cow and it's this.
— Episode: 605: Seth Godin - How To Be Remarkable,...
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Seth's breakthrough book was mentioned as one of the core concepts many people fail to grasp, highlighting its importance in marketing and wordofmouth strategy.
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A lot of people don't understand the core concept of Purple Cow and it's this.
His breakthrough books include Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, and his latest is called This Is Strategy.
The Infinite Game
Ryan Hawk referenced Simon Sinek's The Infinite Game as a favorite book that discusses just cause and strategic thinking.
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I also was sort of reading a Simon Sinek book called, called The Infinite Game, which is a great book.
— Episode: 631: Bert Bean & Sam Kaufman - Obsession...
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Ryan Hawk referenced Simon Sinek's The Infinite Game as a favorite book that discusses just cause and strategic thinking.
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I also was sort of reading a Simon Sinek book called, called The Infinite Game, which is a great book.
Who Will Cry When You Die?
Life Lessons From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
It was highlighted as a classic bestseller and Robin said he selfpublished a copy in a 24hour copy shop.
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Robin Sharma is the author of many books, including his number one international bestsellers, The 5 AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Leader Who Had No Title, and most recently Wealth Money...
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It was highlighted as a classic bestseller and Robin said he selfpublished a copy in a 24hour copy shop.
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Robin Sharma is the author of many books, including his number one international bestsellers, The 5 AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Leader Who Had No Title, and most recently Wealth Money Can't Buy.
I wrote The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari which I self published in a 24 hour copy shop.
The Culture Code
The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
It was cited together with The Talent Code as another of Coyle's influential books on building great teams.
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He wrote the talent code. The Culture Code and now Flourish.
— Episode: 673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors...
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It was cited together with The Talent Code as another of Coyle's influential books on building great teams.
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He wrote the talent code. The Culture Code and now Flourish.
The Terminal List
A Thriller (1)
Jack Carr's debut novel was noted as having been adapted into a popular Amazon Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt.
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Jack is also the number one New York Times bestselling author of eight books, and his debut novel, The Terminal List, was adapted into the number one Amazon Prime video series starrin...
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Jack Carr's debut novel was noted as having been adapted into a popular Amazon Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt.
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Jack is also the number one New York Times bestselling author of eight books, and his debut novel, The Terminal List, was adapted into the number one Amazon Prime video series starring Chris Pratt.
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