Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-07-30

Chris Williamson & Jett Franzen: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom

Why Almost Nobody Gets The Life They Want - Jett Franzen

2 books · With Jett Franzen · Watch on YouTube

Jett Franzen discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus. Chris Williamson discussed Lying by Sam Harris.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Meditations

   Aurelius Marcus · at 1:17:04

   Marcus Aurelius's Meditations is a timeless collection of personal philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor to help himself practice philosophy and endure hardship.

   Discussed

   “And then eventually I ended up it was super cliche but ended up reading meditations by Marcus Reelis and I was like wow like this is this is incredible.”

   Jett Franzen Why Almost Nobody Gets The Life They Want - Jett Franzen 2026-07-30 Listen at 1:17:04

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   Lying

   Sam Harris · at 1:56:10

   Lying by Sam Harris is a concise and provocative extended essay that serves as a direct treatise on why individuals should avoid telling lies, including white lies, and instead commit fully to a life of honesty.

   Discussed

   “Have you ever read Sam Harris's essay, Lying? It's a hourong book. He wrote it. He wrote it with his wife. It's [ __ ] great.”

   Chris Williamson Why Almost Nobody Gets The Life They Want - Jett Franzen 2026-07-30 Listen at 1:56:10

   Where to get it

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