Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2026-09-10

Tim Ferriss & Niels Hoven: books mentioned on The Tim Ferriss Show #882

#882: How to Teach a 3-Year-Old to Read and Rethinking Education — Tim Coaches Niels Hoven of Mentava

3 books · With Niels Hoven · Listen · Watch on YouTube

This episode is a bit different. It's a live, unscripted working session with a founder, and I've only done one other earlier this year.

Niels Hoven discussed Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds! by Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss, and Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds!

    Dr. Seuss · at 2:19

    Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a classic children's book featuring repetitive, rhythmic text and a memorable storyline about persistence and trying new things.

    Discussed
    “So think Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, The Elephant and Piggy series.”
    Where to get it
  2. Green Eggs and Ham

    Dr. Seuss · at 2:19

    Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a beloved children's classic renowned for its clever use of a severely restricted vocabulary to tell an enduring story of persistence and open-mindedness.

    Discussed
    “So think Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, The Elephant and Piggy series.”
    Where to get it
  3. Hop on Pop

    Dr. Seuss · at 2:19

    Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss is a celebrated children's picture book known for its playful rhymes, simple vocabulary, and engaging illustrations designed to help early readers develop foundational literacy skills.

    Discussed
    “So think Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, The Elephant and Piggy series.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Lean Startup
“Was Eric Reese, I believe. Yeah. Of the lean startup.”
Plugged Tools of Titans
“With Tools of Titans, no, was it Tools of Titans?”