Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2024-05-12

Books mentioned on 195. Can You Be Too Nice?

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Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. Give and Take

    Adam Grant · at 12:00 · mentioned 2 times

    This insightful psychology book examines the surprising dynamics of success, categorizing people into givers, takers, and matchers in professional environments.

    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 classic children's picture book about the relationship between an apple tree and a growing 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