Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-06-03

Chris Williamson & Rob Dyrdek: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #636

The Man Who Tracks Every Second Of His Life - Rob Dyrdek - #636

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Rob Dyrdek is a former professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, reality TV star, venture capitalist and a producer. What if you tracked every second of your life?

Rob Dyrdek recommended MONEY Master the Game by Tony Robbins, and discussed Start at the End by Dan Bigham. Chris Williamson recommended Die with Zero by Bill Perkins, and discussed Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday and The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Start at the End

    Dan Bigham · at 5:45

    Start at the End by Dan Bigham is a practical business book that guides entrepreneurs on how to design their company goals backward from their ultimate desired outcomes.

    Discussed
    “I found a book called start at the end which was essentially a business book that was if you want to create a business decide exactly what you want out of it from the very beginning”
    Where to get it
  2. MONEY Master the Game

    Tony Robbins · at 9:44

    MONEY Master the Game by Tony Robbins is a comprehensive personal finance guide that outlines strategies for building wealth and navigating investments, most notably through index and Vanguard funds.

    Recommended
    “he reached out to me to help promote his book money Master the game uh because of my audience at the time but when I got that book it changed my life”
    Where to get it
  3. Discipline Is Destiny

    Ryan Holiday · at 34:22

    Discipline Is Destiny is a book on the power of self-control by author Ryan Holiday.

    Discussed
    “so I think I spoke to Ryan holiday about his new book which is discipline his Destiny last year”
    Where to get it
  4. Die with Zero

    Bill Perkins · at 1:20:12

    Die with Zero by Bill Perkins is a financial and lifestyle guide that challenges traditional wealth accumulation by encouraging people to optimize their life experiences and spend their money while they are still alive.

    Recommended
    “have you read die with zero I have not no you would absolutely adore it I'm not one for dishing Out book advice I'm not sure that I've I've come across a book that is closer aligned with your philosophy”
    Where to get it
  5. The Road Less Traveled

    M. Scott Peck · at 1:33:55

    The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck is a landmark personal growth and mental health book that challenges readers to embrace life's difficulties rather than make excuses.

    Discussed
    “I'm just having a little look I've done at Google there the longest duration on the New York Times bestseller list founded in 1935 is for The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck which on the 14th of April 1995 had its 598th week on the list over 5 million copies of the book”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Atomic Habits
“it was like number one was Atomic habits and I I looked it there and it said like 500 in like 70 weeks”
Passing You Are a Badass
“and then it was like you are a badass like like 500 and like you know 12 whatever it was it was like multiple years on it”
Passing Atlas of the Heart
“and on my vision board I Photoshopped it in at number one right underneath like I think atlas of the heart of brene brown and I put like 872 weeks at on the charts”