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Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-06-21

Books mentioned on 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337

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Chris Williamson recommended The Authoritarian Moment by Ben Shapiro, Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Atomic Habits by James Clear, The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart, Endurance by Alfred Lansing, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki and others, and The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson, and discussed Spiritual Enlightenment:: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Authoritarian Moment

    Ben Shapiro · at 13:42

    The Authoritarian Moment by Ben Shapiro is a contemporary political and cultural critique examining the rise of modern authoritarianism, ideological conformity, and cancel culture within Western institutions.

    Recommended
    “he's got the authoritarian moment out now his new book uh i would love to bring him on at some point”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 13:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Can't Hurt Me

    David Goggins · at 28:01

    Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a powerful memoir detailing the author's harrowing journey from a brutal, abusive childhood and severe obstacles to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and symbol of extreme mental toughness.

    Recommended
    “what books would you recommend david goggins can't hurt me is pretty good for this”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 28:01
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · at 28:11

    Atomic Habits by James Clear is a bestselling guide on habit formation that outlines how small daily actions and identity shifts can create lasting personal and professional change.

    Recommended
    “so it's a james clear atomic habits solution that you need to understand how habits are made and the process within which you can build them”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 28:11
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. The Art of Resilience

    Ross Edgley · at 28:36

    The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley is a powerful exploration of physical and mental endurance drawn from the author's historic swim around Great Britain.

    Recommended
    “so a david goggins can't hurt me a ross edgely the art of resilience also awesome”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 28:36
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. Man's Search for Meaning

    Viktor E. Frankl · at 28:42

    Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl is an influential psychological account by a Holocaust survivor exploring how individuals can find purpose and endure extreme circumstances.

    Recommended
    “man's search for meaning by viktor frankl or um the forgotten highlander by aleister rouerkart”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 28:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. The Forgotten Highlander

    Alistair Urquhart · at 28:42

    The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart is a harrowing memoir detailing the author's survival as a Scottish soldier captured by the Japanese during World War II, enduring forced labor on the infamous railway and the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

    Recommended
    “man's search for meaning by viktor frankl or um the forgotten highlander by aleister rouerkart”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 28:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  7. Endurance

    Alfred Lansing · at 29:00

    Endurance by Alfred Lansing is a gripping historical non-fiction account detailing Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition and the harrowing survival story of his stranded crew.

    Recommended
    “endurance by uh alfred lansing about sir ernest shackleton's trip across the arctic”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 29:00
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  8. The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel · at 45:32

    The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a bestselling finance book that explores how human behavior, history, and personal pride shape financial decisions rather than strict math.

    Recommended
    “yes i do morgan households the psychology of money as far as i'm concerned that's really the only book on finance that you need”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 45:32
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  9. Rich Dad, Poor Dad

    Robert T. Kiyosaki; Sharon L. Lechter · at 46:22

    Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter is a widely read personal finance book that contrasts the mindsets of working for money versus making money work for you.

    Recommended
    “in terms of financial planning morgan households the psychology of money uh robert kiyosaki rich dad poor dad is also pretty good”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 46:22
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  10. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

    Eric Jorgenson · at 46:31

    The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson is a compilation of wisdom, interviews, and aphorisms on building wealth and achieving happiness from the entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant.

    Recommended
    “and the navalmenak so almanac of naval ravicant by eric jorgensen is great”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 46:31
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  11. Spiritual Enlightenment:: The Damnedest Thing

    Jed McKenna · at 1:06:30

    Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna is an uncompromising, provocative exploration of non-duality and the pursuit of absolute truth.

    Discussed
    “and right now i am reading uh enlightenment the damndest thing by jed mckenna and it is awesome”
    Chris Williamson 200k Q&A - Jordan Peterson, Bitcoin & Harsh Truths - #337 2021-06-21 Listen at 1:06:30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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