Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2022-07-28
Books mentioned on NFL Legend Tony Gonzalez on Becoming Your Best Self
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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How the Word Is Passed
How the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith III is a critically acclaimed nonfiction exploration of the history and legacy of slavery across America through the lens of historical landmarks and monuments.
Recommended“i'm saying i i would imagine there's actually a great book called how the word is passed”
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The Love Conspiracy
The Love Conspiracy by Susan Napier is a romance novel known for its engaging plot and exploration of emotional entanglements.
Discussed“sure i mean so conspiracy i think is my best book it's probably sold the least well of all the books”
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Stillness Is the Key
Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday is a bestselling book on Stoicism that argues for the necessity of inner calm, mental clarity, and emotional balance as the ultimate path to achieving greatness.
Recommended“of all the books i've read a majority of your books stillness is the one that that touched that that oh man for me the most because i was you know that i think that that was part of my problem”
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Strength in Stillness
Strength in Stillness by Bob Roth is a guide to transcendental meditation that explores how quiet reflection can reduce stress, enhance clarity, and improve overall well-being.
Recommended“Yes, yes; of all the books, I’ve read a majority of your books, stillness is the one that touched me the most, because I think that was part of my problem in those first two years in the league.”
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book The Love Conspiracy
“i remember when i wrote i wrote this book about peter thiel and the sort of inciting incident for him and conspiracy was that this website outed him as gay”
Own book Conspiracy
“Sure, I mean, so conspiracy, I think is my best book; it's probably sold the least of all my books.”
Own book Growth Hacker Marketing
“Conversely, I did this book Growth Hacking several years ago that my publisher suggested, and I was into it and I liked it; I'm glad I did it, but it sold like very well and was lucrative.”
Own book Growth Hacking
“conversely uh i did this book growth hacking uh several years ago that my publisher suggested and i was into it and i liked i'm glad i did it but it sold like very well and been lucrative”