Episode · The Ramsey Show · 2025-08-27

Books mentioned on A Proven Plan Beats A Quick Fix Every Time

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Dave Ramsey recommended Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter and Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud, and discussed Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Scarcity Brain

    Michael Easter · at 30:01

    Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter explores the evolutionary psychology behind modern human cravings, consumption habits, and dopamine feedback loops in an era of abundance.

    Recommended
    “man uh uh yesterday uh scarcity loop is the book. Yeah, read read Scarcity Loop by Michael Est. And um it's a good book. It's worth reading.”
    Where to get it
  2. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · at 1:37:28

    Atomic Habits by James Clear is a widely praised guide on habit formation, behavior change, and systems over goals.

    Discussed
    “I think of atomic habits that James Clear wrote and he he talks a lot in there about forming habits. And the way you change a habit is not a forced discipline gritting your teeth and white knuckling it.”
    Where to get it
  3. Trust

    Dr. Henry Cloud · at 1:43:24

    Trust by Dr.

    Recommended
    “By the way, great book on trust. You're trying to rebuild trust. a lot of relationships working on that for different reasons. Henry Cloud's book called Trust uh how to regain trust, how to build trust, how to reclaim trust, all of those kinds of things. And it's excellent, excellent book on that”
    Where to get it