Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2021-11-20

Lex Fridman & Ben Askren: books mentioned on Lex Fridman Podcast #242

#242 – Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA

4 books · With Ben Askren · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Ben Askren is a wrestler and MMA fighter, former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight champion, a two-time NCAA wrestling champion and four-time finalist.

Lex Fridman recommended The culture code by Daniel Coyle, and discussed The talent code by Daniel Coyle. Ben Askren discussed The Ron Paul Revolution by Ron Paul and others and End the Fed by Ron Paul.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The talent code

    Daniel Coyle · at 1:21:13

    The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle is a nonfiction book investigating how talent and skill are developed through deep practice and discipline rather than innate gifts.

    Discussed
    “have you read the book the talent code yeah it's great and that kind of talks about these talent hot spots all around the world”
    Where to get it
  2. The culture code

    Daniel Coyle · at 1:21:17

    The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle is a comprehensive examination of how successful groups build high performance, trust, and cohesion through intentional cultural design.

    Recommended
    “Have you read the book the talent code yeah it's great and that kind of talks about these talent hot spots all around the world”
    Where to get it
  3. The Ron Paul Revolution

    Ron Paul, Charlotte Iserbyt · at 1:58:41

    Discussed
    “and the second he told me i'm like i'm so in because i had read ron paul and the fed i read i you know kind of had understanding how the fed is unfair”
    Where to get it
  4. End the Fed

    Ron Paul · at 1:58:41

    Discussed
    “and the second he told me i'm like i'm so in because i had read ron paul and the fed i read i you know kind of had understanding how the fed is unfair”
    Where to get it