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Chris Williamson’s book recommendations in 2024

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Christmas Special - Life Hacks, Biggest Lessons & Best Resolutions - #881

Modern Wisdom · 2024-12-23

The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy · discussed · at 50:52
How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis · discussed · at 56:33

How To Focus On What Matters Most - Greg McKeown - #880

Modern Wisdom · 2024-12-21

Essentialism by Greg McKeown · discussed · at 9:42
Tools And Weapons by Brad Smith · discussed · at 1:13:13

16 Lessons From 2024 - Chris Bumstead, Elon Musk & Alex Hormozi - #879

Modern Wisdom · 2024-12-19

Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson · recommended · at 8:11
Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves · recommended · at 9:19

How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci - Michael Gelb - #876

Modern Wisdom · 2024-12-12

Seveneves by Neal Stephenson · recommended · at 33:38

Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Longevity - Dr Mike Israetel - #872

Modern Wisdom · 2024-12-02

The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, Marc Schulz · discussed · at 1:18:22

Motivation, Discipline & Getting Through Hard Times - Jesse James West (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-11-18

Back Mechanic by Unknown · recommended · at 1:38:39

The True Story Of History’s Greatest Philosopher - Donald Robertson - #864

Modern Wisdom · 2024-11-14

Organon by Aristotle · discussed · at 45:37
Stone's Rules by Roger Stone · discussed · at 47:43

Why Does Everyone Feel So Politically Homeless? - Ana Kasparian - #859

Modern Wisdom · 2024-11-02

Human Compatible by Stuart Russell · discussed · at 47:05

DEI Wars, Trump's Bible & The Masculinity Vote - Ryan Long - #857

Modern Wisdom · 2024-10-28

Human Compatible by Stuart Russell · discussed · at 52:27
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman · discussed · at 2:12:57

Why Men Feel Like Nothing Matters Anymore - Richard Reeves

Modern Wisdom · 2024-10-24

What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank · discussed · at 2:05:45
12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson · discussed · at 2:37:45

The Untold Story Of England’s Greatest King - Dan Jones - #852

Modern Wisdom · 2024-10-17

Henry V by Dan Jones · discussed · at 0:00

2.75M Q&A - Women’s Value, Loneliness & Bernie Sanders - #850

Modern Wisdom · 2024-10-12

Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman · recommended · at 56:23
Seveneves by Neal Stephenson · recommended · at 56:48
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides · recommended · at 57:10
Verity by Colleen Hoover · critiqued · at 57:14
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt · recommended · at 57:23
Spiritual Enlightenment:: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna · recommended · at 57:27
The Scottish Highlander by John Lyle Morison · recommended · at 1:17:25
The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss · discussed · at 1:17:58
Waking Up by Sam Harris · discussed · at 1:33:11

The Life-Changing Power Of Changing Your Perspective - Derek Sivers

Modern Wisdom · 2024-10-05

Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman · discussed · at 6:37
The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli · recommended · at 53:11

The Origins Of Human Emotions And Their Purpose - Dr Laith Al-Shawaf

Modern Wisdom · 2024-09-28

The Moral Animal by Robert Wright · recommended · at 46:12
Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright · discussed · at 46:12

Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Recovery & Stress Management - Dr Mike Israetel - #842

Modern Wisdom · 2024-09-23

The Oxford Handbook of Evolution and the Emotions by Laith Al-Shawaf · discussed · at 15:39
The beginning of infinity by David Deutsch · discussed · at 1:05:30
The Fellowship of the Ring by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, Christina Scull · discussed · at 1:12:39

The Savage Irony Of Trying To Be Productive - Oliver Burkeman

Modern Wisdom · 2024-09-19

Atomic Habits by James Clear · discussed · at 1:10:04

12 Raw Truths About Gaining Power & Respect - Robert Greene - #839

Modern Wisdom · 2024-09-16

The possibility principle by Mel Schwartz · recommended · at 30:04
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene · recommended · at 2:04:57

The Truth Behind The Fall Of The UK - Rory Stewart - #837

Modern Wisdom · 2024-09-12

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho · discussed · at 3:28

Are We On The Brink Of A Revolution? - Eric Weinstein - #833

Modern Wisdom · 2024-09-02

Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier · discussed · at 1:57:11
Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott · discussed · at 2:40:58

Why Nothing Seems To Makes Sense Anymore - Rudyard Lynch

Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-31

Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz · discussed · at 41:46
The History of Manners by Norbert Elias · discussed · at 1:00:58

How To Improve Your Heart Rate Variability - Dr Leah Lagos - #829

Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-24

Breath by James Nestor · discussed · at 35:08

The Dark Side Of Chasing Unlimited Pleasure - Dan Bilzerian (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-22

Die with Zero by Bill Perkins · discussed · at 10:30
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho · discussed · at 35:17

Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Fragile? - Whitney Cummings - #827

Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-19

Love Life by Matthew Hussey · discussed · at 1:25:27
Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman · recommended · at 1:51:49

How To Stop Living Life In Your Head - Jonny Miller

Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-17

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · discussed · at 12:08

What Psychology Says About Women Who Cheat - Macken Murphy

Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-15

The Truth about Cinderella by Martin Daly · discussed · at 1:17:59
The Evolution of Desire by David M. Buss · discussed · at 1:24:22

317 Miles: Pushing The Limits Of Possibility - Ross Edgley

Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-12

The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley · discussed · at 43:12
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday · recommended · at 46:12

The Glory & Perils Of Becoming A Billionaire - Andrew Wilkinson

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-29

Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke · recommended · at 1:04:16

How Love Actually Works - Dr Anna Machin

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-27

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden · recommended · at 1:03:26

2.25M Q&A - The Manosphere, Mike Israetel & Overcoming Insecurities - #816

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-25

How to Be Confident by James Smith · recommended · at 1:00:42

The Broken State Of The Modern Healthcare System - Doctor Mike

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-20

Magic Pill by Johann Hari · discussed · at 1:10:55

The Truth About Feminism No One Wants To Admit - Brett Cooper (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-15

Magic Pill by Johann Hari · discussed · at 36:06

The 3 Body Problem, Aliens & How The World Ends - Dr David Kipping

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-11

The Five Ages of the Universe by Fred C. Adams, Greg Laughlin · discussed · at 1:32:03

Why Atheists Are Turning To Christianity - Alex O'Connor

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-08

Atomic Habits by James Clear · discussed · at 1:44:02

Why Small Events Matter More Than You Think - Brian Klaas

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-06

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides · recommended · at 35:26
Fluke by Brian Klaas · recommended · at 1:29:24

14 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Psychology - Gurwinder Bhogal - #805

Modern Wisdom · 2024-07-04

Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins · discussed · at 7:46
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss · discussed · at 44:40

15 Lessons From 800 Episodes - #800

Modern Wisdom · 2024-06-22

Love Life by Matthew Hussey · discussed · at 0:28
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman · discussed · at 1:21

The Art Of Conversation For Making Friends - David Robson

Modern Wisdom · 2024-06-20

The Expectation Effect by David Robson · recommended · at 11:50

Lose Fat & Gain Muscle Without "Dieting" - Dr Layne Norton

Modern Wisdom · 2024-06-17

Magic Pill by Johann Hari · discussed · at 48:00

Have We Reached The End Of The Woke Debate? - Mike Solana

Modern Wisdom · 2024-06-15

Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom · discussed · at 59:31
Deep Utopia by Nick Bostrom · discussed · at 59:31

The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality - Rob Kurzban - #796

Modern Wisdom · 2024-06-13

The New Puritans by Andrew Doyle · discussed · at 42:35
The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz · discussed · at 55:04
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff · discussed · at 1:05:40

Stoic Philosophy From 2000 Years Ago - Ryan Holiday

Modern Wisdom · 2024-06-10

Zero to One by Peter Thiel · discussed · at 5:34

The New Science Of Rapid Muscle Growth - Menno Henselmans

Modern Wisdom · 2024-06-06

The Expectation Effect by David Robson · recommended · at 13:17
Magic Pill by Johann Hari · discussed · at 31:52

The Truth About Women & Relationships - Neil Strauss, World's #1 Pickup Artist

Modern Wisdom · 2024-05-27

Marriage, a History by Stephanie Coontz · discussed · at 20:02

The Hidden Price Of Unprocessed Trauma - Bessel van der Kolk

Modern Wisdom · 2024-05-23

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · discussed · at 9:46
Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier · discussed · at 52:40

The Reality Of What It Takes To Become A Better Man - Jimmy Rex - #785

Modern Wisdom · 2024-05-18

Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins · discussed · at 1:15:03

Life-Changing Insights From A Decade Of Self-Improvement - Tim Ferriss (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-05-06

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman · discussed · at 52:43
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss · discussed · at 1:38:31
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman · discussed · at 1:54:00
The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss · discussed · at 1:58:18

The Hidden Struggles Young Men Are Too Ashamed to Admit - Hamza Ahmed

Modern Wisdom · 2024-05-04

Models by Mark Manson · discussed · at 13:43
No More Mr Nice Guy by Dr Robert A Glover · recommended · at 1:13:07

Navy SEAL To True Crime: Insane Stories Of Courage, Fear & Resilience - MrBallen - #774

Modern Wisdom · 2024-04-22

When I Woke Up by Carolyn Coe · discussed · at 19:07
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides · discussed · at 34:08

Debating Modern Therapy Culture & Gen Z - Abigail Shrier - #773

Modern Wisdom · 2024-04-20

Lost Connections by Johann Hari · discussed · at 8:52

Your Future Self Will Thank You For These Choices - Dr Peter Attia (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-04-15

Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins · discussed · at 37:53
Outlive by Peter Attia · discussed · at 3:11:41

Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Detached? - David Brooks - #770

Modern Wisdom · 2024-04-13

Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright · recommended · at 7:01
The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley · discussed · at 11:47
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday · discussed · at 11:47
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday · discussed · at 11:47

How To Fix Your Self-Esteem - Dr K HealthyGamer (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-04-08

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt · discussed · at 3:30

How Modern Life Is Making Us Less Happy - Jonathan Haidt

Modern Wisdom · 2024-04-04

The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt · discussed · at 1:02:42

How To Attract Someone Who Compliments Your Energy - Matthew Hussey

Modern Wisdom · 2024-04-01

The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston · discussed · at 20:48

The Delicate Art Of Mastering Work-Life Balance - Cal Newport - #764

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-30

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber · discussed · at 37:35
A World Without Email by Cal Newport · discussed · at 1:09:32
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman · recommended · at 1:31:25

Secret Hollywood Rituals, Shane Gillis & Toxic Masculinity - Mark Normand - #762

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-25

Endurance by Alfred Lansing · recommended · at 1:19:23
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker · discussed · at 1:23:35
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson · discussed · at 1:45:51

This Is What Billionaires Regret Before Dying - Noah Kagan

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-23

No More Mr Nice Guy by Dr Robert A Glover · discussed · at 1:43:01

The Truth About The Patriarchy: Men Don't Benefit Anymore - George TheTinMen

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-21

Will by Will Smith · discussed · at 1:06:01

Divorce Lawyer Reveals Harsh Truths About Love & Marriage - James Sexton

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-14

Get Married by Brad Wilcox · discussed · at 13:20

How Modern Culture Is Hurting Young Women - Freya India

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-07

The Ape that Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams · recommended · at 38:09
The Life of Dad by Anna Machin · discussed · at 1:26:21

Harsh Truths From A Special Forces Master Sergeant - Tim Kennedy (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-04

The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart · recommended · at 1:24:58

1.75M Q&A - Growing Pains, Social Anxiety & Dating Problems - #752

Modern Wisdom · 2024-03-02

Back Mechanic by Unknown · recommended · at 52:35
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt · discussed · at 1:04:18
Atomic Habits by James Clear · recommended · at 1:25:20

The Key Factors That Determine Your Attractiveness - Macken Murphy

Modern Wisdom · 2024-02-29

The Genetic Lottery by Kathryn Paige Harden · discussed · at 1:52:38
The Moral Animal by Robert Wright · recommended · at 1:56:01

The Real Agenda Of Those In Power - Rob Henderson

Modern Wisdom · 2024-02-22

The Canceling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff, Rikki Schlott · discussed · at 5:17

Eric Weinstein - Why The Modern World Makes No Sense (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-02-19

Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by Giles Milton · recommended · at 2:40:39

Deconstructing Success Down To The Psychological Level - Morgan Housel

Modern Wisdom · 2024-02-17

Same as Ever by Morgan Housel · recommended · at 1:04
Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove · discussed · at 54:29
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins · discussed · at 1:43:13

Joe Rogan Experience #2104 - Chris Williamson

The Joe Rogan Experience · 2024-02-16

The Status Game by Will Storr · recommended · at 9:26
HAPPY ODYSSEY by Adrian Carton de Wiart · discussed · at 39:05
Moneyball by Michael Lewis · discussed · at 2:10:32

How To Crush The Limitations Of Your Mind - Dr Joe Dispenza (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-02-05

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne · discussed · at 1:27:50

21 Brutally Honest Lessons To Improve Your Life - Alex Hormozi (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-29

Oliver Burkeman's 2-Book Set (Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals & the Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking) by Oliver Burkeman · discussed · at 1:04:06
No More Mr Nice Guy by Dr Robert A Glover · discussed · at 1:16:46
Atomic Habits by James Clear · discussed · at 1:47:48
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene · recommended · at 2:13:26

Lessons From Psychology For The Real World - Rory Sutherland (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-22

Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz · discussed · at 21:32
Don't Trust Your Gut by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz · discussed · at 21:37

The Grim Future Of American Politics - Dean Phillips

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-20

Future shock by Alvin Toffler · discussed · at 45:40

Why You Shouldn’t Share Your Private Life Online - Mary Harrington - #732

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-15

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson · discussed · at 1:16:54
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Fifth Anniversary Limited Edition by Charlie Mackesy · discussed · at 1:17:21

Banned On Instagram, Britney Spears & Alex Jones - Danny Polishchuk - #731

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-13

The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff · discussed · at 24:37
Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz · discussed · at 52:17

Interesting Ideas From Philosophy You've Never Heard - Alex O'Connor (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-08

Determined by Robert M. Sapolsky · recommended · at 47:31

Is Social Status Determined By Your Genetics? - Gregory Clark - #728

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-06

The Genetic Lottery by Kathryn Paige Harden · discussed · at 1:15:28

The Truth About Success - James Smith

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-04

The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday · recommended · at 7:24
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel · discussed · at 13:21
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell · discussed · at 29:41
The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz · discussed · at 38:35
The Precipice by Toby Ord · recommended · at 56:11

Simple Fixes For A Good Night's Rest - Shawn Stevenson (4K)

Modern Wisdom · 2024-01-01

Red Rising by Pierce Brown · discussed · at 54:22

Other mentions in 2024 (27: passing, ad reads, own books)