Episode · My First Million · 2025-08-04
Books mentioned on Talking to Tim Ferriss about how to live a dope life
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Tim Ferriss recommended On Writing by Stephen King, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, and On Writing Well by William Zinsser. Shaan Puri discussed The Leangains Method by Martin Berkhan.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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On Writing
Stephen King's On Writing is a celebrated hybrid of memoir and practical manual that chronicles the author's formative struggles and recovery while offering direct, invaluable advice for aspiring writers on craft, discipline, and the mechanics of prose.
Recommended“So, anything I get a hold of, On Writing by Stephen King. It's my favorite.”
Where to get it
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Bird by Bird
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott is a widely celebrated guide to the craft of writing that offers practical advice on overcoming creative obstacles while doubling as a reflection on life.
Recommended“Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, also not my genre. These are both mostly focused on fiction.”
Where to get it
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On Writing Well
William Zinsser's On Writing Well is a widely acclaimed classic guide to non-fiction writing that emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and the removal of clutter from prose.
Recommended“I think it's On Writing Well or something like that. It's by William Zinsser.”
Where to get it
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The Leangains Method
Discussed“And then on his uh website, his book, I think, is The Leangains Method, The Art of Getting Ripped, Research, Practice, and Perfected.”
Where to get it
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