Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2022-04-22
Books mentioned on #588: A.J. Jacobs — How to Be Less Furious and More Curious
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Tim Ferriss discussed The Year of Living Biblically by A. J. Jacobs, Thanks A Thousand by A. J. Jacobs, and The Puzzler by A.J. Jacobs. A.J. Jacobs recommended Giftology by John Ruhlin.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Year of Living Biblically
The Year of Living Biblically by A.
Discussed“he has written four narratives bestsellers including one of my favorites the year of living biblically for which he followed all of the rules of the bible as literally as possible including i should mention stoning adulterers”
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Thanks A Thousand
Thanks A Thousand by A.
Discussed“and thanks a thousand for which he went around the world and thanked every person who had even the smallest role in making his morning cup of coffee possible”
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The Puzzler
The Puzzler by A.J.
Discussed“so now just for people who don't have any contacts the puzzler subtitle”
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Giftology
Giftology by John Ruhlin is a practical business and relationship guide that outlines innovative strategies for deepening professional connections and expressing gratitude through thoughtful, non-traditional gifting practices.
Recommended“he wrote giftology it's all about giving gifts and how they can make your life better and make other people's lives better”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The 4-Hour Workweek
“with the combined 10 million plus views he contributes to npr in the new york times and wrote the article my outsourced life which was featured in the four hour work week”
Plugged The Puzzler
“the website for the new book is thepuzzlerbook.com”
Plugged The Puzzler
“i actually worked on another book for three months and abandon it right in the middle because i was miserable and one of the big themes of the puzzler is you got to be flexible”
Plugged The Puzzler
“i will say i mean i hope you buy my book or at least take it out library or enjoy it or talk about it”