Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2025-06-12

Books mentioned on Decoding The Secrets Of A Meaningful Life - Jimmy Carr - #953

2 books · With Jimmy Carr · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author. Having made his career out of cutting jokes and brutal roasts, today Jimmy Carr reveals a more introspective side.

Jimmy Carr discussed Slowness by Milan Kundera. Chris Williamson discussed Essentialism by Greg McKeown.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Slowness

   Milan Kundera · at 1:06:54

   Discussed

   “Milan Kundra wrote this short book called slowness and kind of the the nub of the book the message is that memory and speed are inversely proportionate.”

   Jimmy Carr Decoding The Secrets Of A Meaningful Life - Jimmy Carr - #953 2025-06-12 Listen at 1:06:54

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   Essentialism

   Greg McKeown · at 1:51:50

   Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a self-improvement guide that advocates for focusing on the vital few things instead of getting overwhelmed by the trivial many.

   Discussed

   “Essentialism by Greg Mchuan was a huge influence on me. Doing less but better.”

   Chris Williamson Decoding The Secrets Of A Meaningful Life - Jimmy Carr - #953 2025-06-12 Listen at 1:51:50

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