Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-04
Chris Williamson & James Smith: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom
The Truth About Success - James Smith
Chris Williamson recommended The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday and The Precipice by Toby Ord, and discussed The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, and The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular modern guide to applying ancient Stoic philosophy to overcome adversity, drawing inspiration from historical figures who turned trials into triumphs.
Recommended“let's look at something like uh Ryan holiday obstacle is the way which is anytime any of my friends experiencing like Carnage depression loss of a loved one whether through death or breakup whatever I'm like I'm not qualified to help you”
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The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a bestselling finance book that explores how human behavior, history, and personal pride shape financial decisions rather than strict math.
Discussed“speaking to Morgan howel who wrote the psychology of money he was telling me a story both about himself I think but also another friend who first book amazing success”
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Outliers
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is an examination of the external factors, cultural legacies, and massive amounts of practice that contribute to extraordinary success.
Discussed“and even if someone else has been incredibly fortunate and what is it Malcolm Gladwell in outliers speaks about how lucky Bill Gates was to be born”
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The Paradox of Choice
The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz is a behavioral psychology book that investigates how an overabundance of modern options leads to decision fatigue, anxiety, and diminished personal satisfaction.
Discussed“you've seen Barry Schwarz is the Paradox of choice that idea about jeans have you seen this super famous Ted Talk”
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The Precipice
The Precipice by Toby Ord is a comprehensive examination of existential risks and the future of humanity, assessing the various perils that could threaten the survival of civilization.
Recommended“there's a great book it's on on that reading list that I released I think it's the third book down the precipice by Toby OD which is a primer on existential risk”
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