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Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2020-10-10

Books mentioned on Steve Levitt: “I’m Not as Childlike as I’d Like to Be”

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Steve Levitt has so far occupied the interviewer chair on this show, but in a special live event — recorded over Zoom and presented by WNYC and the Greene Space — the microphone is turned toward him.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Freakonomics

    Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner · at 5:48

    Freakonomics by Steven D.

    Discussed
    “Like, our book was some kind of a miracle, right, that we sold so many copies.”
    Steve Levitt Steve Levitt: “I’m Not as Childlike as I’d Like to Be” 2020-10-10
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Grit

    Angela Duckworth · at 28:57

    Grit by Angela Duckworth is an influential psychology book that explores the profound importance of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term goals.

    Recommended
    “She's also the author of the wonderful book, Grit.”
    Stephen Dubner Steve Levitt: “I’m Not as Childlike as I’d Like to Be” 2020-10-10
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Freakonomics
“I'm one of the co-authors of the Freakonomics book series, and I also host Freakonomics Radio”
Stephen Dubner Steve Levitt: “I’m Not as Childlike as I’d Like to Be” 2020-10-10