Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2022-07-25

Books mentioned on 400k Q&A - Andrew Tate, Liver King & Red Pill Debates - #504

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I hit 400k Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions and got hundreds and hundreds, so here's another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.

Chris Williamson recommended The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley, The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, The Moral Animal by Robert Wright, The Ape that Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams, Models by Mark Manson, Don't Trust Your Gut by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, Endurance by Alfred Lansing, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson, and Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Art of Resilience

    Ross Edgley · at 23:29

    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
    “Ross Edgley's book, The Art of Resilience, I think it's called. Uh whatever the one about him swimming around the UK was. And The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.”
    Where to get it
  2. The Obstacle Is the Way

    Ryan Holiday · at 23:34

    The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular modern guide to applying ancient Stoic philosophy to overcome adversity, drawing inspiration from historical figures who turned trials into triumphs.

    Recommended
    “And The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday. They were pretty big influences.”
    Where to get it
  3. The Moral Animal

    Robert Wright · at 26:58

    The Moral Animal by Robert Wright is an influential exploration of evolutionary psychology that examines how natural selection has shaped human nature, morality, relationships, and social behavior.

    Recommended
    “The Ape Who Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams and The Moral Animal by Robert Wright are two of my favorite books of all time.”
    Where to get it
  4. The Ape that Understood the Universe

    Steve Stewart-Williams · at 26:58

    The Ape that Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams is an accessible exploration of evolutionary psychology that investigates human nature, culture, and the biological drivers behind modern behavior.

    Recommended
    “The Ape Who Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams and The Moral Animal by Robert Wright are two of my favorite books of all time.”
    Where to get it
  5. Models

    Mark Manson · at 35:21

    Models by Mark Manson is a modern dating advice book that focuses on self-development and honesty rather than manipulative pickup tactics.

    Recommended
    “Yes, read models by Mark Manson and he will tell you that the best place to go is to think about what is the sort of person that I'm wanting to meet.”
    Where to get it
  6. Don't Trust Your Gut

    Seth Stephens-Davidowitz · at 47:20 · mentioned 2 times

    Don't Trust Your Gut by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a data-driven self-help book that uses unconventional statistics and digital insights to help readers optimize everyday decisions, from relationships to daily habits.

    Recommended
    “chriswillx.com/books, three that everybody should read, The Forgotten Highlander by Alister Urquhart, Endurance by Alfred Lansing, and Don't Trust Your Gut by Seth Stephens Davidowitz.”
    Where to get it
  7. Endurance

    Alfred Lansing · at 47:20

    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
    “chriswillx.com/books, three that everybody should read, The Forgotten Highlander by Alister Urquhart, Endurance by Alfred Lansing, and Don't Trust Your Gut by Seth Stephens Davidowitz.”
    Where to get it
  8. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

    Donald Robertson · at 1:06:03

    How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson is a modern exploration of Stoic philosophy that combines the life and psychological practices of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius with contemporary cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

    Recommended
    “So, I'm reading how to think like a Roman emperor again, which is Donald Robertson's, which is just amazing.”
    Where to get it
  9. Case Against the Sexual Revolution

    Louise Perry · at 1:06:18 · mentioned 2 times

    The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry is a cultural critique examining the long-term psychological and social consequences of modern hedonistic hookup culture and sexual liberation.

    Recommended
    “Actually, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry. Just outstanding. I think it's out in America now. So, if you watch that podcast and you didn't get the book, go and buy Louise's book, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, cuz it's really really good.”
    Where to get it