Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2024-05-12

Books mentioned on 195. Can You Be Too Nice?

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Where is the line between a good guy and a doormat? Do people with sharp elbows make more money?

Angela Duckworth discussed Give and Take by Adam Grant and The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Give and Take

    Adam Grant · at 12:00 · mentioned 2 times

    Give and Take by Adam Grant is a bestselling psychology book that explores the distinct dynamics of givers, takers, and matchers, demonstrating how generous individuals can achieve remarkable success without being exploited or burning out.

    Discussed
    “and in the book give and take Adam has this typology there are three kinds of people”
    Where to get it
  2. The Giving Tree

    Shel Silverstein · at 31:11 · mentioned 3 times

    The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is a famous children's picture book that tells the poignant, allegorical story of a selfless tree and a boy who takes from it throughout his life.

    Discussed
    “and I think maybe that very famous book The Giving Tree Giving Tree”
    Where to get it