Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2023-08-16
Books mentioned on #687: Justin Gary — Taking the Path Less Traveled, The Phenomenon of “Magic: The Gathering,” How Analytical People Can Become “Creative” People, Finding the Third Right Answer, and How to Escape Your Need for Control
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Tim Ferriss discussed Art & Arcana by Michael Witwer and others. Justin Gary recommended A Whack on the Side of the Head by Roger Von Oech and The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Art & Arcana
Discussed“I was reading this book called, I believe it's Art & Arcana. Or arcana. I'm not sure how you pronounce that word properly, even though I've read it a thousand times, which is a visual history of Dungeons & Dragons.”
Where to get it
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A Whack on the Side of the Head
A Whack on the Side of the Head by Roger Von Oech is a classic creative thinking guide designed to help individuals break through mental blocks and challenge conventional problem-solving patterns.
Recommended“I researched a ton. I read some great books on creativity, A Whack on the Side of the Head is one I'd recommend.”
Where to get it
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The Productivity Project
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey is a comprehensive guide that explores various tactics, experiments, and mindsets designed to help individuals optimize their time, focus, and energy.
Recommended“What I love is the rule of three, I think I first learned this from Chris Bailey, his book The Productivity Project, but I've applied it at every level of my company.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so.”
“Justin is also the author of Think Like a Game Designer: The Step-By-Step Guide to Unlocking Your Creative Potential and host of the Think Like a Game Designer podcast.”