Episode · My First Million · 2026-01-12

Books mentioned on The Madness Behind Becoming the Greatest.

5 books · With David Senra · Watch on YouTube

David Senra recommended How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis, and discussed Beat the Dealer by Edward O. Thorp, The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene, and Cable Cowboy by Mark Robichaux. Shaan Puri discussed The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Beat the Dealer

    Edward O. Thorp · at 6:48

    Beat the Dealer by Edward O.

    Discussed
    “He wrote a book called beat the dealer which tells you how to count cards like the 1960s sold millions of copies.”
    Where to get it
  2. The Inner Game of Tennis

    W. Timothy Gallwey · at 14:28

    The Inner Game of Tennis by W.

    Discussed
    “Have you read the inner game of tennis? No, but everybody tells me a story. So listen to this. So I think it's a I think the guy's name is Tim Galloway. The idea is that he wrote it in the 1960s or maybe '7s.”
    Where to get it
  3. The Laws of Human Nature

    Robert Greene · at 19:10

    The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene is a dense and insightful exploration of human behavior, emotional mastery, and the underlying patterns that drive people throughout their lives.

    Discussed
    “You know, Robert Green has this great book called Human Nature and he was like in general assume most people won't change.”
    Where to get it
  4. How to Get Rich

    Felix Dennis · at 45:02

    How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis is a frank and practical exploration of wealth accumulation written by a successful magazine publishing mogul.

    Recommended
    “There's this great book called How to Get Rich. Have you read that one? Felix Dennis, episode 129.”
    Where to get it
  5. Cable Cowboy

    Mark Robichaux · at 1:02:42

    Discussed
    “I remember reading Cable Cowboy which is supposed to be a biography of John Malone, right?”
    Where to get it