Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2020-06-13

Chris Williamson & William Leith: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #183

Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich - William Leith - #183

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William Leith is a journalist & an author. Acquiring an incredible fortune is the goal of many, but what is the true cost of being stupendously rich?

William Leith recommended The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson, and discussed The intelligent investor by Benjamin Graham. Chris Williamson recommended The master and his emissary by Iain McGilchrist.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Slight Edge

   Jeff Olson · at 13:47

   The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is a self-improvement book focusing on how small, daily disciplines compound over time to create massive long-term success or failure.

   Recommended

   “yeah I'm saying it's it's something like the slight edge by Jeff Olson basically says you're gonna if you want to succeed at something you're gonna have to learn all about it”

   William Leith Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich - William Leith - #183 2020-06-13 Listen at 13:47

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2. 

   The intelligent investor

   Benjamin Graham · at 15:55 · mentioned 2 times

   The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham is a foundational value investing text that outlines strategies for mitigating risk and evaluating market securities.

   Discussed

   “he went to Columbia and he met Benjamin Graham who was the guy who wrote the intelligent investor”

   William Leith Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich - William Leith - #183 2020-06-13 Listen at 15:55

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3. 

   The master and his emissary

   Iain McGilchrist · at 1:01:03

   The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist is a work of neuropsychology and philosophy that explores how the brain's two hemispheres perceive the world differently and how those differences have shaped human history and culture.

   Recommended

   “he wrote this book called the master in his emissary and it's all about the two sides of the brain”

   Chris Williamson Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich - William Leith - #183 2020-06-13 Listen at 1:01:03

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