Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2025-06-26
Books mentioned on Mental Health, Touring, Family Life, Creativity & Anxiety - Underoath
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Evolution of Desire
The Evolution of Desire by David M.
Discussed“He wrote a book called The Evolution of Desire. And in it, he explains how men have an area of our brains which give us reward if we look at something that's sexual.”
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Models
Models by Mark Manson is a well-known dating advice and self-development book written for men to help them improve their confidence, understand attraction, and navigate modern relationships through honesty rather than manipulation.
Discussed“So, Mark Manson, good friend of mine, his first book actually is from 2013. It's called Models. It's one of the best books for guys that want to learn how to be more attractive to women.”
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is a counterintuitive self-help guide that argues personal growth comes from confronting uncomfortable truths and choosing what values actually matter.
Discussed“but then he writes the subtle art of not giving a [ __ ] in like 2018 something like that. And this thing's been on the New York Times bestseller list for like 250 weeks.”
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a practical and highly popular guide that explores how small behavioral changes can compound into remarkable long-term results through effective habit stacking and environmental design.
Discussed“Atomic Kabits by James Clear. Morgan Hustell, The Psychology of Money. I've spoken to each of these guys individually. Mark said to me, he's like, 'The worst thing that I could have done was have a book that went that big'”
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The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a popular finance book that explores how personal biases, history, and pride shape financial decisions rather than purely mathematical formulas.
Discussed“Morgan Hustell, The Psychology of Money. I've spoken to each of these guys individually. Mark said to me, he's like, 'The worst thing that I could have done was have a book that went that big'”
