Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-08-05

Chris Williamson & Rich Diviney: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #354

Perform Like A Navy Seal - Rich Diviney - #354

2 books · With Rich Diviney · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander and an author. The Navy Seals are one of the most hardened military groups in the world.

Rich Diviney discussed Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler and others. Chris Williamson discussed Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Stealing Fire

    Steven Kotler; Jamie Wheal · at 33:08

    Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal examines how extreme athletes, Navy SEALs, and Silicon Valley executives harness altered states of consciousness to radically boost human performance and achieve flow.

    Discussed
    “in fact uh his his previous book stealing fire is uh that if you read that first chapter is about me um he and I wrote no [ __ ] way yeah we wrote that chapter together”
    Where to get it
  2. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · at 43:14

    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
    “I had james clear's atomic habits in my head while i was reading it and i thought of you don't rise to the level of your skills you fall to the level of your attributes”
    Where to get it
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