Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2023-05-07

Books mentioned on 145. Do You Have a Scarcity Mindset or an Abundance Mindset?

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Stephen Dubner discussed Scarcity by Sendhil Mullainathan and others, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella, Abundance by Peter H. Diamandis and others, Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth, and Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Scarcity

    Sendhil Mullainathan; Eldar Shafir · at 2:19 · mentioned 2 times

    Scarcity by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir is a psychological exploration of how having too little of things like money or time shapes human thinking, decision-making, and behavior.

    Discussed
    “I would have given a very similar answer because Sendel and Eldar published a book called scarcity not that long ago”
    Where to get it
  2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

    Stephen R. Covey · at 2:42 · mentioned 2 times

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is a renowned self-help and motivational classic that outlines a principles-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems.

    Discussed
    “It actually came from an extraordinarily popular book called The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey who was an interesting guy who I didn't really know very much about”
    Where to get it
  3. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

    Stephen R. Covey · at 2:50 · mentioned 2 times

    The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is a classic, highly influential self-help and productivity book that outlines principles for personal and professional effectiveness through self-actualization.

    Discussed
    “Then I felt silly about being surprised; it actually came from an extraordinarily popular book called The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, who was an interesting guy who I didn't really know very much about.”
    Where to get it
  4. Hit Refresh

    Satya Nadella · at 9:29 · mentioned 2 times

    Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella is a 2017 book by Microsoft's CEO detailing his personal life, career progression, and the ongoing cultural and technological transformation of the company.

    Discussed
    “and one thing that so impressed me he wrote a book that I mean to be honest wasn't a great book most books by CEOs aren't great books but I know this book it was like fresh restart that sounds about right maybe it was something like hit reset or something”
    Where to get it
  5. Abundance

    Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler · at 26:28 · mentioned 2 times

    Abundance by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler is a techno-optimistic book arguing that technological innovation will solve major global challenges and create a future where humanity thrives.

    Discussed
    “he actually wrote a book called abundance”
    Where to get it
  6. Doughnut Economics

    Kate Raworth · at 26:41 · mentioned 2 times

    Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth is a conceptual framework for human prosperity that balances the needs of people with the boundaries of the planet.

    Discussed
    “and then there are people like I think of Kate rayworth who's I believe a British Economist who wrote a book called donut economics”
    Where to get it
  7. Power and Progress

    Daron Acemoglu; Simon Johnson · at 27:17 · mentioned 3 times

    Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson is a critically acclaimed economics book examining how technological innovations shape societal prosperity and the distribution of gains.

    Discussed
    “he's got a forthcoming book called power and progress our 1 000 year struggle over technology and prosperity”
    Where to get it