Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2026-04-20
Books mentioned on Tim Ferriss: The #1 Reason You Feel Stuck (It’s Not What You Think)
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Already Free
Already Free by Bruce Tift is a contemplative book that bridges traditional Buddhist psychology and Western psychotherapy to help readers navigate emotional suffering and personal growth.
Recommended“I would say that in the last few years especially uh there's a great book called uh already free I think it is by Bruce Tiff that discusses the kind of two complimentary approaches which are the let's just say developmental achievement approaches that western psychotherapy might take or self-help broadly.”
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The Vagus Nerve
The Vagus Nerve by Kevin Jobson is an informative exploration of the crucial cranial nerve that influences numerous bodily functions, stress responses, and overall health.
Recommended“I mean there's a lot of nonsense floating around out there about Vegas nerve stimulation, but if you talk to certain scientists like Dr. Kevin Tracy, you wrote a great book. I think it's a great book called The Great Nerve, all about the Vegas nerve, which is really like two transatlantic cables on either side of the neck with”
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Good to Great
Good to Great by Jim Collins is a renowned business and leadership book that examines what makes companies transition from being merely good to achieving sustained greatness.
Discussed“You know, Jim Collins, the writer of author of Good to Great and Built to Last and these iconic books, he tracks his creative hours.”
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Built to Last
Built to Last by James C.
Discussed“You know, Jim Collins, the writer of author of Good to Great and Built to Last and these iconic books, he tracks his creative hours.”
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Fierce Intimacy
Fierce Intimacy by Terrence Real is an audio-only relationship guide created by an experienced family therapist to help couples deepen their emotional connection and resolve conflicts.
Recommended“There's an audio book, there's no print version called Fierce Intimacy by Terry Reel, who is an amazing therapist. You should have him on the show.”
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Letters from a Stoic
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca is a classic collection of philosophical epistles offering timeless guidance on self-control, emotional regulation, and rational thinking.
Recommended“I pointed out, you know, the book right behind me, Letters from a Stoic, Senica the Younger. That's the Penguins classic edition. I've probably given away 100 copies of that book.”
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The Effective Executive
The Effective Executive by Peter F.
Recommended“Efficiency, and I'm borrowing from Peter Ducker here also, The Effective Executive. Everybody should read that book. Holy cow, what a great book.”
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The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
Discussed“Uh the law of category is a chapter from the 22 immutable laws of marketing. I think I put it I think I excerpted in Tools of Titans or Tribe of Mentors because that chapter had a huge impact.”
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Four Thousand Weeks
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman is a philosophical and practical guide to time management that encourages readers to embrace their finite lifespans rather than striving for impossible productivity.
Recommended“So 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. I love that. I think it's a phenomenal book.”
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Moonwalking with Einstein
Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer is a fascinating non-fiction work that chronicles the author's year-long journey into the U.S.
Discussed“A friend of mine, uh, Ed Cook, he he was a worldclass memory competitor for a long time. He trained, I think it was Jonair, writer, to become national memory champion in the US in a book called Moonwalking with Einstein.”
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Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“Say you look at the 4-hour body and then the subsequent 10 15 years a lot of that played out and ended up being very very highly reinforced by science.”
“Uh the law of category is a chapter from the 22 immutable laws of marketing. I think I put it I think I excerpted in Tools of Titans or Tribe of Mentors because that chapter had a huge impact.”
“Uh the law of category is a chapter from the 22 immutable laws of marketing. I think I put it I think I excerpted in Tools of Titans or Tribe of Mentors because that chapter had a huge impact.”