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Every book Andy Dunn recommended on podcasts
Andy Dunn appeared on an episode of This Week in Startups to discuss mental health challenges among chief executive officers following his experiences as the founder of Bonobos. During the conversation, Dunn spoke extensively about his book Burn Rate, explaining that the work was the product of unpacking his life with a therapist and rebuilding himself after experiencing a second manic episode and hospitalization in 2016. He recounted how he experienced a terrifying recurrence of mental health symptoms just weeks before his wedding while negotiating terms with Walmart, an event he also addressed in his book. While writing his own memoir, Dunn read Falling Upward by Richard Rohr, a book given to him by a friend that arrived at an opportune time. He discussed Rohr's ideas about ego, turning points in life, and moving away from seeking constant attention toward feeling a genuine sense of communion and connection with others. Through these reflections, Dunn highlighted the therapeutic value of writing and the importance of addressing mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being in the high-pressure world of entrepreneurship.
Books recommended by Andy Dunn
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Burn Rate
Burn Rate by Andy Dunn is a memoir and business book by the Bonobos founder detailing his journey building a startup while living with bipolar one disorder and experiencing severe mental health crises.
Discussed“and so the book is the product of having a really good therapist to like unpack my life with and rebuild myself with you know coming out of this um second manic episode hospitalization 2016”
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Falling Upward
Falling Upward by Richard Rohr is a spiritual guidebook that explores the psychological and emotional shifts required to navigate the second half of life, framing aging as an ascent toward deeper meaning and spiritual maturity.
Discussed“and while i was writing the book i only had a chance to read one other book just kind of came to me at the right time a friend gave it to me it's called falling upward by richard rohr”
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Books Andy Dunn wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The cost of CEOs ignoring mental health with Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn | E1470 | This Week in Startups | 2022-05-27 | 4 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“i'm selling this book i need to tell the real story because the real story is so much more interesting and nuanced and textured and i hope ultimately more powerful and more redemptive and more inspiring for people on their own journeys with this stuff”