Episode · How I Write · 2023-08-23
Books mentioned on The Cultural Tutor: From McDonald's to Twitter Stardom | How I Write Podcast
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a widely acclaimed self-improvement guide focused on how tiny changes can produce remarkable results through practical behavioral strategies.
Discussed“if rather than reading Atomic Habits, you know, is the first one that comes to mind as one of these books which is like everywhere, you know, if rather than reading atomic habits, you go and read, I don't know, Botheus, the consolation of philosophy, just one example, um then your output is going to be different.”
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The Consolation of Philosophy
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius is a classic philosophical work written while the author awaited execution, exploring the nature of fortune, happiness, and divine providence.
Recommended“if rather than reading Atomic Habits, you know, is the first one that comes to mind as one of these books which is like everywhere, you know, if rather than reading atomic habits, you go and read, I don't know, Botheus, the consolation of philosophy, just one example, um then your output is going to be different.”
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A Treatise on Painting
A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo da Vinci, compiled and edited by John William Brown from the artist's private notes, collects practical advice and philosophical musings on the art of painting.
Recommended“Well, in his private notebooks, he wrote a load of advice for young painters. And then his heir, Franchesca Meltzy, who collected Da Vinci's notes, takes it and publishes this scattered advice in a treaties called on painting. Wonderful. Everyone should read it.”
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The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
Discussed“And in the intro to arguably the best fantasy novel of the 20th century, Lord of the Rings, he thanks CS Lewis for giving him the encouragement to write that.”
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Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Childe Harold's pilgrimage
“Oh, it's Charles Harold's pilgrimage. Uh, Aliceville. Thanks.”