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Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2019-12-26

Books mentioned on 401. How Many Prince Charleses Can There Be in One Room?

2 books · With Angela Duckworth · Listen

In a special holiday episode, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth take turns asking each other questions about charisma, wealth vs. intellect, and (of course) grit.

Stephen Dubner discussed Grit by Angela Duckworth. Angela Duckworth discussed How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Grit

    Angela Duckworth · at 2:52

    Grit by Angela Duckworth explores the psychological importance of passion, perseverance, and delayed gratification in achieving long-term success.

    Discussed
    “I first interviewed her a few years ago about the book she had just written called Grit.”
    Stephen Dubner 401. How Many Prince Charleses Can There Be in One Room? 2019-12-26
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. How to Win Friends and Influence People

    Dale Carnegie · at 30:56

    How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help manual focused on interpersonal communication, relationship building, and effective social influence.

    Discussed
    “How to win friends and influence people. So the Dale Carnegie effect where you say someone's name, Stephen, right?”
    Angela Duckworth 401. How Many Prince Charleses Can There Be in One Room? 2019-12-26
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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Stephen Dubner 401. How Many Prince Charleses Can There Be in One Room? 2019-12-26
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