Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2024-03-02
Books mentioned on 126. How to Have Great Conversations
The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg wrote his new book in an attempt to learn how to communicate better. Steve shares how the book helped him understand his own conversational weaknesses.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Power of Habit
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is a bestselling nonfiction book that examines the underlying science of how habits are formed, maintained, and changed in both personal lives and organizations.
Discussed“I could talk with you all day about 'Super Communicators,' but I'm also curious about the other things you've done, like your first book, 'The Power of Habit,' which came out in 2012 and was an unbelievable success.”
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Smarter Faster Better
Charles Duhigg's book tackles productivity and utilizes great storytelling to convey its points and make its underlying concepts memorable.
Discussed“Charles Duhigg has one more big book we haven’t yet discussed, titled 'Smarter Faster Better'; it tackles productivity and uses great storytelling to convey its points.”
Other mentions in this episode (5) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book The Power of Habit
“My guest today, Charles Duhigg, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of blockbuster bestsellers including 'The Power of Habit.'”
“Dale Carnegie was really good at winning friends and influencing people, and Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus write books about how to golf.”
Own book The Power of Habit
“I wanted to lose weight and had this basic question, which motivates this book, too: 'If I’m so smart and successful, why am I 20 pounds overweight, and why can't I get myself to run in the morning?'”
Own book The Power of Habit
“The core idea in 'The Power of Habit' is quite simple: there's something called a habit loop, and understanding that loop helps people devise strategies to break bad habits and build good ones.”
Passing Little Women
“One of the directors was the first female director in Disney’s history, and they’d share stories such as, 'My favorite book as a kid was “Little Women.””