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Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-12-23

Books mentioned on Modern Wisdom Christmas Special - Reflecting On The Wildest Year - #723

3 books · With Johnny, Yusef, George Mack · Listen · Watch on YouTube

2023 has been crazy. I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle with Jonny, Yusef & George to catch up on their favourite lessons from the past 12 months plus their best new hacks and plans for 2024.

George Mack discussed Atomic Habits by James Clear. Also mentioned: The beginning of infinity by David Deutsch and Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · at 27:55 · mentioned 2 times

    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
    “as James Clear says it's a vessel for self-improvement disguised as a money-making Enterprise the it's the the biggest driver of your personal growth”
    George Mack Modern Wisdom Christmas Special - Reflecting On The Wildest Year - #72… 2023-12-23 Listen at 27:55
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  2. The beginning of infinity

    David Deutsch · at 1:39:58

    David Deutsch's The Beginning of Infinity is a philosophy book that champions cosmic optimism and argues that human problems are infinite but always solvable through creativity and science.

    Discussed
    “so like David deutch's book the beginning of infinity I read it and it's quite dry”
    Speaker Modern Wisdom Christmas Special - Reflecting On The Wildest Year - #72… 2023-12-23 Listen at 1:39:58
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Four Thousand Weeks

    Oliver Burkeman · at 1:44:21

    Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman is an exploration of time management and human mortality that challenges conventional productivity culture by emphasizing the radical brevity of life.

    Discussed
    “um I think this is originally from the book 10,000 weeks by Oliver bman Oliver Bergman”
    Speaker Modern Wisdom Christmas Special - Reflecting On The Wildest Year - #72… 2023-12-23 Listen at 1:44:21
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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