📚 3 Books mentioned in "Michael Gervais on the Path to Excellence and Finding Purpose" of The Daily Stoic
Podcast: The Daily Stoic
Episode: Michael Gervais on the Path to Excellence and Finding Purpose
Published on December 27, 2021
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Man's Search for Meaning
Buy Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl on Amazon
I mean this—man, Man's Search for Meaning. Yeah, it's the ultimate book of psychology because it's a psychologist where the case study is himself.
During the conversation, the host highlights 'Man's Search for Meaning', asserting that it is an essential book in psychology, and elaborates on its uniqueness, mentioning the author’s personal insights as a psychologist.
Meditations
Buy Meditations by Aurelius Marcus on Amazon
One of my favorite passages in 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius shows the most powerful man in the world reflecting on himself. You get this magnificent glimpse into what’s running through the head of someone so powerful.
The host discusses a passage from 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius that highlights a significant moment of self-reflection from one of the most powerful individuals in history, providing insights into the thoughts and feelings that accompany such a position.
Yes to Life
Buy Yes to Life by Viktor E. Frankl on Amazon
And Daniel Goleman wrote the intro, but it just came out this year, it's called Yes to Life. It's like so good, so good.
The host mentions a just-released book 'Yes to Life' by Viktor Frankl, a new book based on previously undiscovered lectures. They comment on how good and relevant the book is.