Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2020-09-26

Lex Fridman & Joe Rogan: books mentioned on Lex Fridman Podcast #127

Joe Rogan: Fear, Love, Chaos, and the Joe Rogan Experience | Lex Fridman Podcast #127

3 books · With Joe Rogan · Watch on YouTube

Joe Rogan recommended The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and The Art and Reflections of Stephen Epstein by Stephen Epstein, and discussed The Worm at the Core by Sheldon Solomon and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Worm at the Core

   Sheldon Solomon, Jeff Greenberg, Tom Pyszczynski · at 2:19

   The Worm at the Core by Sheldon Solomon, Jeff Greenberg, and Tom Pyszczynski examines Terror Management Theory, exploring how the fear of death drives a vast array of human behaviors, cultural creations, and societal motivations.

   Discussed

   “there's a there's a bunch of philosophers ernest becker and uh sheldon solomon they believe that death is the at the core of everything wrote this book warm at the core”

   Joe Rogan Joe Rogan: Fear, Love, Chaos, and the Joe Rogan Experience | Lex Fridm… 2020-09-26 Listen at 2:19

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2. 

   The War of Art

   Steven Pressfield · at 46:25

   The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a widely praised guide that explores the creative process, the nature of artistic struggle, and how to conquer the internal mental blocks that prevent people from doing their best work.

   Recommended

   “that's why i'm i'm always telling people about the stephen pressfield book the war of art because he talks about uh respecting the muse and the idea that your ideas come”

   Joe Rogan Joe Rogan: Fear, Love, Chaos, and the Joe Rogan Experience | Lex Fridm… 2020-09-26 Listen at 46:25

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3. 

   The Art and Reflections of Stephen Epstein

   Stephen Epstein · at 46:28

   The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a celebrated guide to overcoming creative blocks, conquering internal resistance, and establishing rigorous discipline to achieve artistic and professional mastery.

   Recommended

   “i always felt like that with bits like when i come up with a bit that's why i'm i'm always telling people about the stephen pressfield book the war of art because he talks about uh respecting the muse and the idea that your ideas come”

   Joe Rogan Joe Rogan: Fear, Love, Chaos, and the Joe Rogan Experience | Lex Fridm… 2020-09-26 Listen at 46:28

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon