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Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-05-30

Books mentioned on 4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104

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I hit 4.2 million YouTube subscribers! As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them directly.

Chris Williamson recommended So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport, and discussed Pierce Brown's Red Rising: Sons of Ares Omnibus by Pierce Brown and others, Getting Things Done by David Allen, and Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. So Good They Can't Ignore You

    Cal Newport · at 50:01

    So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport is a career guide arguing that developing rare and valuable skills matters far more than simply following one's passion.

    Recommended
    “There is a book by uh Cal Newport called So Good They Can't Ignore You. Be so good that they can't ignore you.”
    Chris Williamson 4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104 2026-05-30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Pierce Brown's Red Rising: Sons of Ares Omnibus

    Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin · at 55:35

    Why people recommend it: This sci-fi graphic novel collection expands upon Pierce Brown's epic universe of interstellar rebellion, systemic oppression, and interplanetary warfare.

    Discussed
    “For the people who don't know what we're talking, what the Red God is the final book in the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown.”
    Chris Williamson 4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104 2026-05-30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Getting Things Done

    David Allen · at 1:02:43

    Getting Things Done by David Allen is a widely acclaimed productivity manual that outlines a comprehensive system for stress-free task management and organization.

    Discussed
    “David Allen, who created the most legendary productivity process of all time, GTD, right? Getting things done.”
    Chris Williamson 4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104 2026-05-30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Make It Stick

    Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel · at 1:02:49

    Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel is an evidence-based exploration of cognitive science that outlines practical, highly effective strategies for learning and long-term memory retention.

    Discussed
    “Peter C. Brown, the guy that wrote the book Make It Stick, talking about the Ebing House forgetting curve and space repetition and flash cards for memory.”
    Chris Williamson 4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104 2026-05-30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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