Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-25

Books mentioned on Secret Hollywood Rituals, Shane Gillis & Toxic Masculinity - Mark Normand - #762

3 books · With Mark Normand · Listen · Watch on YouTube

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Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. Endurance

    Alfred Lansing · at 1:19:23

    Endurance by Alfred Lansing is a gripping historical account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated 1914 Antarctic expedition, detailing the crew's remarkable survival against insurmountable odds.

    Recommended
    “great book by Alfred Lansing called Endurance, which was the name of the ship. And they leave in 1914.”
    Where to get it
  2. Why We Sleep

    Matthew Walker · at 1:23:35

    Why We Sleep is a comprehensive exploration of the neurobiology of sleep written by distinguished sleep expert Matthew Walker.

    Discussed
    “great story in uh Matthew Walker's book Why We Sleep talking about um the impact of low sleep on surgeons”
    Where to get it
  3. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    Mark Manson · at 1:45:51

    The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is a pragmatic self-help guide that challenges conventional positivity by arguing that embracing life's inevitable struggles and carefully choosing what to care about is the key to true well-being.

    Discussed
    “There's a Will Smith bit from his memoir, which was written by Mark Manson, the guy that did The Subtle Art.”
    Where to get it