Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2025-06-26

Books mentioned on Mental Health, Touring, Family Life, Creativity & Anxiety - Underoath

5 books · With Aaron Gillespie, Tim McTague · Watch on YouTube

Chris Williamson discussed Models by Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, Atomic Habits by James Clear, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, and The Evolution of Desire by David M. Buss.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Models

    Mark Manson · at 42:49

    Models by Mark Manson is a modern dating advice book that focuses on self-development and honesty rather than manipulative pickup tactics.

    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.”
    Where to get it
  2. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    Mark Manson · at 43:04

    The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is a popular self-help guide that uses blunt counterintuitive wisdom to help readers prioritize what truly matters in life.

    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.”
    Where to get it
  3. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · at 43:18

    Atomic Habits by James Clear is a bestselling guide on habit formation that outlines how small daily actions and identity shifts can create lasting personal and professional change.

    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'”
    Where to get it
  4. The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel · at 43:22

    The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a bestselling finance book that explores how human behavior, history, and personal pride shape financial decisions rather than strict math.

    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'”
    Where to get it
  5. The Evolution of Desire

    David M. Buss · at 1:20:18

    The Evolution of Desire by David M. Buss is a foundational text in evolutionary psychology that explores human mating strategies, attraction, and the biological underpinnings of romantic relationships.

    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.”
    Where to get it