Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-04-09

Chris Williamson & Eric Jorgenson: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom

How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric Jorgenson

3 books · With Eric Jorgenson · Watch on YouTube

Chris Williamson discussed The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson and The Precipice by Toby Ord. Eric Jorgenson recommended Essentialism by Greg McKeown.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

   Eric Jorgenson · mentioned 2 times

   The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson is a compilation of wisdom, interviews, and aphorisms on building wealth and achieving happiness from the entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant.

   Discussed

   “How many copies of the Naval Ravikant have you sold now? It's tough to know, but I think we're coming up on 2 million.”

   Chris Williamson How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric Jorgenson 2026-04-09 Listen at 0:00

   Where to get it

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2. 

   Essentialism

   Greg McKeown · at 0:31

   Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a widely acclaimed personal development book that advocates for the disciplined pursuit of less, encouraging readers to focus on the vital few rather than the trivial many.

   Recommended

   “When people say where should I start with personal development? Essentialism by Greg McKeown or the Naval Ravikant.”

   Eric Jorgenson How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric Jorgenson 2026-04-09 Listen at 0:31

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
3. 

   The Precipice

   Toby Ord · at 1:19:50

   The Precipice by Toby Ord is a comprehensive examination of existential risks and the future of humanity, assessing the various perils that could threaten the survival of civilization.

   Discussed

   “One of the other ones that's in there is The Precipice by Toby Ord. And that's all about existential risk...”

   Chris Williamson How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric Jorgenson 2026-04-09 Listen at 1:19:50

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible