Episode · How I Write · 2024-08-28
David Perell & Peter Attia: books mentioned on How I Write
Write Like Peter Attia
David Perell recommended Rocket men by Robert Kurson, and discussed Outlive by Peter Attia and others. Peter Attia discussed The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Outlive
Outlive by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford is a health and longevity guide focused on shifting from traditional medicine to proactive prevention and functional healthspan.
Discussed“and this conversation with Peter AA the author of outlive which right now is one of the bestselling non-fiction books in the world it is all about that emotional Journey”
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The Art of War
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient military treatise offering timeless strategic principles on leadership, outmaneuvering adversaries, and conflict resolution.
Discussed“The Art of War is just filled with gems there was another sunzu quote that I wanted to include but we just decided that uh we had to limit it to just one”
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Rocket men
Rocket Men by Robert Kurson is a gripping narrative nonfiction account detailing the historic Apollo 8 mission and the daring astronauts who journeyed to the moon.
Recommended“I'm going to read you a quote from a book that I love called Rocket Men by Robert kerson and it goes like this craft and his men wanted Apollo 8 to fly just 69 Mi above the lunar surface the same altitude at which the command and service modules would operate during a future Landing mission that required almost”
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