Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-02-11

Books mentioned on Life Hacks 203 - #281

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Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for another Life Hacks episode. Sit back & enjoy as we run through our favourite tools, apps, websites, strategies & resources for a productive and efficient life.

Chris Williamson recommended Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Also mentioned: The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt and Getting Things Done by David Allen.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Happiness Hypothesis

    Jonathan Haidt · at 24:16

    The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt is a popular psychology book that explores ancient wisdom through the lens of modern scientific research.

    Discussed
    “this is one of the things that um i've been reading jonathan hates the happiness hypothesis and he talks a lot about the sacred and the profane”
    Where to get it
  2. Getting Things Done

    David Allen · at 46:02

    Getting Things Done by David Allen is a widely influential productivity manual that outlines a systematic method for organizing tasks, clearing the mind, and achieving stress-free efficiency.

    Discussed
    “and that's that's for anyone who's read getting things done that is just how david allen explained it 30 years ago whenever the book was read it's only we've just come across it now”
    Where to get it
  3. Red Rising

    Pierce Brown · at 1:03:38

    Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a fast-paced science fiction novel set in a rigidly stratified dystopian society where a low-caste miner infiltrates the ruling class to exact revenge and spark a rebellion.

    Recommended
    “red rising um is a series by pierce brown who is going to come on the podcast once he finishes writing his sixth book”
    Where to get it