📚 5 Books mentioned in "H.R. McMaster on the Power of Strategic Empathy" of The Daily Stoic
Podcast: The Daily Stoic
Episode: H.R. McMaster on the Power of Strategic Empathy
Published on October 29, 2021
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Deep Work
Buy Deep Work by Cal Newport on Amazon
I connected with Sheikh Tanoon about Cal Newport’s book 'Deep Work,' in which he mentions having a room for deep concentration.
H.R. McMaster discusses Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, during a conversation with Sheikh Tanoon, highlighting the concept of establishing a dedicated space for deep concentration.
Dying Every Day
Buy Dying Every Day by James Romm on Amazon
There's a fascinating book called 'Dying Every Day' about Seneca and Nero's court by James Romm, who I love.
Ryan Holiday references the book 'Dying Every Day' by James Romm while discussing the complexities of Seneca's life within Nero's court.
Infantry Attacks
Buy Infantry Attacks by Erwin Rommel, Gary Sheffield on Amazon
The Rommel papers read similarly, offering practical solutions, just like his earlier book 'Infantry Attacks.'
H.R. McMaster draws a comparison between the Rommel papers and Rommel's earlier book 'Infantry Attacks,' illustrating various examples of military strategy.
The Future of War
Buy The Future of War by Lawrence Freedman on Amazon
I read Lawrence Friedman's book 'The Future of War.'
H.R. McMaster discusses Lawrence Friedman's book, 'The Future of War,' arguing that each generation believes it has fundamentally changed the nature of warfare.
The Obstacle Is the Way
Buy The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday on Amazon
I was wondering, are you comfortable telling the story of how you ended up hearing about 'The Obstacle Is the Way'?
In this segment, Ryan Holiday, the host of The Daily Stoic podcast, asks H.R. McMaster about his experience with discovering the book 'The Obstacle Is the Way'.