Why people recommend it
Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly is a collection of practical maxims and timeless wisdom structured as a guide for navigating life's challenges. The book was widely recommended across several prominent podcasts. David Perell featured the work on How I Write, discussing its origins as a blog post written by Kelly for his children on his sixty-eighth birthday and highlighting his favorite maxim about striving to be the only option rather than merely the best. Chris Williamson recommended the book at the conclusion of an episode on Modern Wisdom, praising the author's ability to craft fledgling aphorisms. Tyler Cowen also strongly recommended the title on Conversations with Tyler at the beginning and end of an interview, calling it essential wisdom that he wished he had known earlier in life. Kevin Kelly appeared as a guest on Modern Wisdom to discuss the book's subtitle and the lengthy journey required to gather such life insights, while Steve Levitt mentioned and discussed the volume on People I (Mostly) Admire. Collectively, the hosts and guests praised the book for its concise, actionable insights and its profound usefulness for personal development.
Who recommended it
- David Perell Recommended
- Tyler Cowen Recommended
- Kevin Kelly Discussed
- Chris Williamson Recommended
- Steve Levitt Discussed
David Perell — 2 mentions
“The next is number two, Kevin Kelly, who wrote Excellent Advice for Living, which is a book of maxims and my favorite one is don't aim to be the best, be the only.”
“And in this book, Excellent Advice for Living, you wrote this on your 68th birthday, the original... Blog post that this came out of and you wrote 68 pieces of advice for your kids”
Tyler Cowen — 2 mentions
“most recently Kevin has a new book out which I recommend excellent advice for living wisdom I wish I'd known earlier”
“I'll mention yearbook again before the final question excellent advice for living wisdom I wish I'd known earlier”
Kevin Kelly — 1 mention
“so this is really the subtitle of my book wisdom I wish I'd known earlier it just took me way way too long to kind of get there”
Chris Williamson — 1 mention
“like I say the fledgling aphorist in me is really really impressed by this excellent advice for living everybody should go and check that out”
Steve Levitt — 1 mention
“it's called excellent advice for living”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- A Writer's Time, a Guide to the Creative Process, from Vision Through Revision, 1st, First Edition
- Against Method
- Atomic Habits
- Europe Through the Back Door
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Leaves of Grass
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and so that kind of advice I'm very reluctant to give and I must never answer because I don't feel I know that person well enough I can give them a platitude like my book is filled with saying here's my piece of advice for a young person who is studying out”
“or the other thing is i could be someone that a thousand people would really miss if i were gone and as kevin kelly has pointed out a thousand true fans let you do your work”