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Dr. Henry Cloud
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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Leaders are learners. The best leaders never stop working to make themselves better. The Learning Leader Show Is series of conversations with the world's most thoughtful leaders. Entrepreneurs, CEO's, World-Class Athletes, Coaches, Best-Selling Authors, and much more.
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Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition
Henry Cloud
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Integrity
Henry Cloud
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688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching
Necessary Endings
Henry Cloud
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688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching
The Price of Becoming
Ryan Hawk
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Your Desired Future
Henry Cloud
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688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching
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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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
The Talent Code
Daniel Coyle
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673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Mastering Your Craft, World-Class Storytelling Techniques, Great Questions to Ask, Building Your Community, The Power of Curiosity, and How to Flourish in Life
The Culture Code
Daniel Coyle
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673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Mastering Your Craft, World-Class Storytelling Techniques, Great Questions to Ask, Building Your Community, The Power of Curiosity, and How to Flourish in Life
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
George Saunders
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Flourish
Martin E. P. Seligman
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Lone Survivor
The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (Thorndike Nonfiction)
Ryan Hawk referenced the Lone Survivor book and movie while discussing the dedication of Navy SEALs.
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I don't know if you ... the Lone Survivor book and movie were made about it.
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Ryan Hawk referenced the Lone Survivor book and movie while discussing the dedication of Navy SEALs.
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I don't know if you ... the Lone Survivor book and movie were made about it.
Born to Run
A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
The host mentioned reading Born to Run, describing it as a great book that inspired his running ambitions.
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I read this book called Born to Run. Christopher McDougall, great, great book.
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The host mentioned reading Born to Run, describing it as a great book that inspired his running ambitions.
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I read this book called Born to Run. Christopher McDougall, great, great book.
Ender's Game (The Ender Saga, 1)
Tim cited the novel as an example of fiction that can convey leadership principles.
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Maybe it's something like Ender's Game.
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Tim cited the novel as an example of fiction that can convey leadership principles.
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Maybe it's something like Ender's Game.
Linchpin
Are You Indispensable?
Linchpin was referenced as a key work that has inspired readers worldwide and even sparked a Kenyan book club discussion.
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His breakthrough books include Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, and his latest is called This Is Strategy.
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Linchpin was referenced as a key work that has inspired readers worldwide and even sparked a Kenyan book club discussion.
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His breakthrough books include Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, and his latest is called This Is Strategy.
The Dip
A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
The Dip was cited as one of Godin's influential titles that guide readers on navigating obstacles and quitting strategically.
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His breakthrough books include Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, and his latest is called This Is Strategy.
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The Dip was cited as one of Godin's influential titles that guide readers on navigating obstacles and quitting strategically.
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His breakthrough books include Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, and his latest is called This Is Strategy.
The Sports Gene
Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
The book was brought up by James Clear during a conversation about the roles of genetics and training in athletic performance. He cited Epstein’s idea that "grit is fit," using the title to illustrate how a good fit between an individual and an activity underlies perseverance. The mention highlighted the book’s perspective on the interaction of innate ability and effort, but it was not presented as a formal endorsement.
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James referenced David Epstein's The Sports Gene while discussing how genetics and training affect performance.
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David Epstein, who wrote The Sports Gene and Range, told me grit is fit - when you have a good fit with something, you're gritty.
On Writing
A Memoir of the Craft (Scribner Classics)
Ryan Hawk mentioned Stephen King's instructional book to illustrate that even prolific authors produce guidebooks on the craft of writing.
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So Stephen King wrote On Writing.
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Ryan Hawk mentioned Stephen King's instructional book to illustrate that even prolific authors produce guidebooks on the craft of writing.
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So Stephen King wrote On Writing.
The Beginning of Infinity
Explanations That Transform the World
Ryan Hawk cited it as an inspiring work on the limitless potential of knowledge and scientific progress.
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There's a book that I really like called The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch.
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Ryan Hawk cited it as an inspiring work on the limitless potential of knowledge and scientific progress.
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There's a book that I really like called The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch.
He's a theoretical physicist who talks about how we're at The Beginning of Infinity of knowing what's knowable.
Pimp
The Story of My Life
Shaka said he first read streetlit titles like Pimp, which served as a gateway to deeper reading during his incarceration.
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They were books with titles like Pimp by Iceberg Slim, Dope Fiend by Donald Goins, Black Gangster by Donald Goins.
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Shaka said he first read streetlit titles like Pimp, which served as a gateway to deeper reading during his incarceration.
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They were books with titles like Pimp by Iceberg Slim, Dope Fiend by Donald Goins, Black Gangster by Donald Goins.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
It was highlighted as the author's own book that had sold over a million copies and was published through Scribe, illustrating its wide reach and impact.
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He's also the author of The Almanac of Naval Ravikant, A Guide to Wealth and Happiness.
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It was highlighted as the author's own book that had sold over a million copies and was published through Scribe, illustrating its wide reach and impact.
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He's also the author of The Almanac of Naval Ravikant, A Guide to Wealth and Happiness.
Your book, The Almanac of Naval Ravikant, I believe it sold over a million copies, published through Scribe, which means as a traditionally published author three times, I see royalty statements. They're great.
Hereditary Genius
In the episode, Helen Lewis referenced the book as a classic, foundational work that examined whether genius is inherited and argued that it is rare and largely genetic, sparking early nature‑versus‑nurture debates. The discussion highlighted its significance in the study of talent genetics.
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Galton's classic examined whether genius was inherited, arguing it was rare and largely genetic, sparking early debates about nature versus nurture. It was highlighted as a foundational work on the genetics of talent.
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He writes this book called Hereditary Genius, which is an attempt to find out if genius is inherited and how common it is in the population.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
The speakers referenced the autobiography when discussing Franklin's habit of copying great writers.
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This is from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin where he told a story about his dad actually criticized his writing.
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The speakers referenced the autobiography when discussing Franklin's habit of copying great writers.
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This is from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin where he told a story about his dad actually criticized his writing.
Letters to a Young Contrarian (Art of Mentoring)
Codie said it was one of her favorite books, noting its contrarian ideas and that she named her company after it.
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Hey, Cody, I read that your favorite book is called Letters to a Young Contrarian by Christopher Hitchens.
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Codie said it was one of her favorite books, noting its contrarian ideas and that she named her company after it.
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Hey, Cody, I read that your favorite book is called Letters to a Young Contrarian by Christopher Hitchens.
Yeah, it's definitely up there.
And I named my company actually after that book, Contrarian Thinking, because he had a line that said something to the effect of every chance we can, you should have a little debate.
And so he taught me a lot about that in the book.
And they're these short, very brief letters to a young person on how to think and how to push back and how to ask questions.
The Lentil Cookbook
Make The Most Of The Powerhouse Pulse, With 100 Healthy And Delicious Recipes
Ryan Hawk mentioned reading the Powerhouse book on CAA for additional perspective.
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I read the Powerhouse book on CAA.
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Ryan Hawk mentioned reading the Powerhouse book on CAA for additional perspective.
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I read the Powerhouse book on CAA.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
The host highlighted that Dr. Meg Meeker authored this national bestseller, emphasizing its focus on the role of fathers in raising resilient daughters.
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Dr. Meeker is a popular speaker and bestselling author of several books, including the national bestseller, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters.
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The host highlighted that Dr. Meg Meeker authored this national bestseller, emphasizing its focus on the role of fathers in raising resilient daughters.
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Dr. Meeker is a popular speaker and bestselling author of several books, including the national bestseller, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters.
Strong father, strong daughter is highly recommended.
Spaceman
An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
Ryan Hawk noted that he was reading Mike Massimino's New York Times bestseller Spaceman and described it as beautifully written.
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I was reading Spaceman, your book, New York Times bestseller. God, so beautifully written, man.
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Ryan Hawk noted that he was reading Mike Massimino's New York Times bestseller Spaceman and described it as beautifully written.
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I was reading Spaceman, your book, New York Times bestseller. God, so beautifully written, man.
Creative Calling
Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life
The book was mentioned as Chase Jarvis's previous title that explains how every person has a creative calling and expands the definition of creativity.
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My last book was called Creative Calling.
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The book was mentioned as Chase Jarvis's previous title that explains how every person has a creative calling and expands the definition of creativity.
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My last book was called Creative Calling.
He's also the author of multiple books, including Creative Calling and most recently, Never Play It Safe.
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success
The book was highlighted as Jim Dethmer's bestselling work on conscious leadership, establishing his authority on the topic.
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best-selling author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, a new paradigm for sustainable success.
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The book was highlighted as Jim Dethmer's bestselling work on conscious leadership, establishing his authority on the topic.
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best-selling author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, a new paradigm for sustainable success.
Be Here Now (Enhanced Edition)
The host listed it alongside other influential titles from his youth.
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Be Here Now by Ram Dass and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
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The host listed it alongside other influential titles from his youth.
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Be Here Now by Ram Dass and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
Moonshot
A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible
Mike Massimino introduced his latest book, Moonshot, as a NASA astronaut's guide to achieving the impossible and was praised as a novellike pageturner full of practical life lessons.
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This most recent is called Moonshot, a NASA astronaut's guide to achieving the impossible.
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Mike Massimino introduced his latest book, Moonshot, as a NASA astronaut's guide to achieving the impossible and was praised as a novellike pageturner full of practical life lessons.
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This most recent is called Moonshot, a NASA astronaut's guide to achieving the impossible.
The book that I highly reckon both of them, but the most recent one's called Moonshot, a NASA astronaut's guide to achieving the impossible.
As I mentioned before, written like a novel and I use that as a good of a compliment as it gets when it comes to a book because it's a page turner.
Good stories, good life lessons, good practical application, really good stuff.
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