Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2023-11-25
Ryan Holiday & Whitney Cummings: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic
Whitney Cummings on Routines, Creating Great Art, and Addiction (Pt 1)
On today’s episode of the Daily Stoic podcast Ryan speaks with Whitney Cummings, comedian, actress, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast “Good for You".
Whitney Cummings discussed The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and others. Ryan Holiday discussed Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Secret
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is a bestselling self-help book and film centered on the law of attraction, asserting that positive thinking and intentional visualization can directly manifest wealth, health, and happiness.
Discussed“like i was very i was reading the secret”
Where to get it
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The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a provocative guide examining the historical mechanics of influence, strategy, and social dynamics.
Discussed“something that was before i even read the 48 laws of power”
Where to get it
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Sapiens
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is a sweeping narrative that traces the evolutionary and historical development of the human species from prehistoric bands to modern civilizations.
Discussed“this might be a um from the sapiens book that were designed when you go into a room to rank yourself”
Where to get it
