Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2024-07-19
Books mentioned on #756: Anne Lamott and Josh Waitzkin
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade.
Tim Ferriss discussed Operating instructions by Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, Somehow by Anne Lamott, The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin, and Mindset by Carol S. Dweck. Josh Waitzkin recommended Dreaming Yourself Awake by B. Alan Wallace and others and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Operating instructions
Discussed“first up an Lamont New York Times bestselling author of 20 books including operating instructions an account of her son's first year”
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Bird by Bird
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott is a widely celebrated guide to the craft of writing that offers practical advice on overcoming creative obstacles while doubling as a reflection on life.
Discussed“Bird by bird her classic book on writing help”
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Somehow
Discussed“and her latest somehow an exploration of the transformative power of love”
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The Art of Learning
The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin is a deeply reflective book detailing the author's journey from a prodigy in chess and martial arts to mastering the principles of peak performance and learning.
Discussed“and now Josh whiteskin best-selling author of the art of learning an inner journey to Optimal Performance a trainer of elite mental performers in business and finance”
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Dreaming Yourself Awake
Dreaming Yourself Awake by B.
Recommended“which is dreaming yourself awake”
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M.
Recommended“the author of Zen In The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is one of my favorite books and and thinkers”
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Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“I tell that story in the 4-Hour Work week”
“that I wrote about my book and that I've developed since”