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Episode · ChooseFI · 2023-06-04

Ryan Carson on ChooseFI #074: books mentioned

074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse

6 books · With Ryan Carson · Watch on YouTube

Brad Barrett recommended How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams, and discussed The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Ryan Carson recommended Grit by Angela Duckworth, GRIT The Power of PASSION and PERSEVERANCE by Angela Duckworth, and The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

    Scott Adams · at 21:27

    How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams is a self-improvement and business book that advocates for building a diverse talent stack and focusing on repeatable systems rather than rigid long-term goals.

    Recommended
    “if you've ever read the book nice the fail everything yeah the Scott Adams book uh how to fail at almost everything and still win big you should definitely pick that up”
    Brad Barrett 074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse 2023-06-04 Listen at 21:27
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The 4-Hour Workweek

    Timothy Ferriss · at 22:47

    The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss is a popular lifestyle design and productivity guide focused on escaping the nine-to-five routine, automating income, and reclaiming personal time.

    Discussed
    “and because I was open to learning how to create a WordPress site and a drop ship site after I read the four-hour work week and you know all these kind of crazy things led me to this point”
    Brad Barrett 074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse 2023-06-04 Listen at 22:47
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Grit

    Angela Duckworth · at 42:12

    Grit by Angela Duckworth is a popular psychology book that explores the profound importance of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term success.

    Recommended
    “there's a book I'd recommend everybody it's called grit by Angela Duckworth”
    Ryan Carson 074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse 2023-06-04 Listen at 42:12
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. GRIT The Power of PASSION and PERSEVERANCE

    Angela Duckworth · at 42:16

    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is a psychology book that argues sustained passion and perseverance are far more vital to long-term success than innate talent.

    Recommended
    “there's a book I'd recommend everybody it's called grit by Angela Duckworth”
    Ryan Carson 074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse 2023-06-04 Listen at 42:16
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  5. The Power of Passion and Perseverance

    Angela Duckworth · at 42:16

    Angela Duckworth's bestselling book explores the psychological traits behind success, arguing that passion and long-term perseverance, or grit, matter more than raw talent.

    Recommended
    “there's a book I'd recommend everybody it's called grit by Angela Duckworth”
    Ryan Carson 074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse 2023-06-04 Listen at 42:16
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  6. How to Win Friends and Influence People

    Dale Carnegie · at 46:24 · mentioned 2 times

    How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help guide offering timeless advice on communication, empathy, and interpersonal relationships.

    Discussed
    “and it reminds me actually of a quote that you said on a podcast I listen to when you're talking about uh the book How to Win Friends and Influence People”
    Brad Barrett 074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse 2023-06-04 Listen at 46:24
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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