Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2019-12-23
Books mentioned on Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019 - Christmas Special - #129
Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for a special Christmas edition end of year recap. In 2019 what did we love, what did we hate, what did we discover, what did we leave behind and when did we fall completely flat on our faces?
Chris Williamson recommended Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and others, Alchemy by Rory Sutherland, The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli, Waking Up by Sam Harris, The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts by Shane Parrish, Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana, and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Also mentioned: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Can't Hurt Me
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a powerful memoir detailing the author's harrowing journey from a brutal, abusive childhood and severe obstacles to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and symbol of extreme mental toughness.
Discussed“I know one guy who did and it's took yeah can't hit me by David Goggins really struggle with that Did you listen or he read”
Where to get it
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Extreme Ownership
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is a practical leadership guide rooted in military combat experiences that emphasizes personal accountability and execution.
Recommended“extreme ownership again half similar thing okay alchemy by Rory Sutherland came out this year”
Where to get it
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Alchemy
Alchemy by Rory Sutherland is an insightful exploration of behavioral economics, psychology, and the hidden irrational forces that drive consumer behavior in business and everyday life.
Recommended“alchemy by Rory Sutherland came out this year that was a good fairly good writers he read it yeah cause Hans”
Where to get it
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The Order of Time
The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli is an accessible and poetic exploration of modern physics that investigates the elusive nature of time.
Recommended“I mean yeah this was last year but the order of time by Carlo Rovelli that was fairly good”
Where to get it
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Waking Up
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris is an insightful exploration of meditation, consciousness, and the secular aspects of spiritual practice, bridging scientific rationality with inner awareness.
Recommended“waking up by some Harris I must have listened to it to another two times this year which was great”
Where to get it
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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts
The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts by Shane Parrish is a foundational guide designed to help readers improve their decision-making and cognitive frameworks by utilizing mental models from various disciplines.
Recommended“the great mental models by Shane parish that was fantastic”
Where to get it
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Mindfulness in Plain English
Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana is an accessible introduction to meditation that teaches concentration and spiritual awareness.
Recommended“mindfulness in plain English that was your session that's a really good book”
Where to get it
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The Power of Now
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual guide designed to help readers live in the present moment and transcend compulsive thinking.
Recommended“cuz if just not I listen to the power of now again by Eckhart Tolle it's very good”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
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