Episode · The Shawn Ryan Show · 2025-05-27
Books mentioned on #203 Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Co-Founder & Frontman
Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983 after his departure from Metallica, where he served as lead guitarist and co-songwriter.
Dave Mustaine discussed The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
-
The Art of War
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient military treatise that offers enduring strategic principles for outmaneuvering adversaries and managing conflict.
Discussed“Right now I'm writing a song on the art of war because I've got a song that just sounds like a be really great, cuz I've read The Art of War so many times, to, uh, maybe maybe put that book as a muse to help me write a story about something related with the samurai culture or, the way”
Where to get it
-
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R.
Discussed“Um, yeah, I started very early reading all the self-help books you could get. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Way of Peaceful Warrior, uh all those books.”
Where to get it
-
Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Why people recommend it: Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman is a spiritual and psychological memoir that blends athletic training with philosophical wisdom to guide readers toward a more mindful existence.
Discussed“Um, yeah, I started very early reading all the self-help books you could get. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Way of Peaceful Warrior, uh all those books.”
Where to get it
-
How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help guide focused on interpersonal communication, empathy, and building lasting relationships.
Discussed“How to Win Friends and Influence People. I read a bunch of CS Lewis books.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“Cancer survivor having beaten throat cancer in 2019 while still crafting one of Meade Death's fiercest album, The Sick, The Dying, and the Dead, which is the topic of a book you're working on called In My Darkest Hour.”
“There's a lot of stuff. Uh we have a book coming out um in my darkest hours, a book about my cancer um diagnosis.”