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Every book Dan Murray-Serter recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Dan Murray-Serter has recommended or discussed 5 books on podcasts, as of October 26, 2020.
- Dan Murray-Serter has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 26, 2020.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of October 26, 2020.
- The 3 books Dan Murray-Serter has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 26, 2020: How to Change Your Mind, Meditations and Rest.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Dan Murray-Serter aired on October 26, 2020.
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Dan Murray-Serter is an entrepreneur and podcaster who frequently discusses topics related to mental health, business, sleep, and lifestyle choices. During an appearance on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Murray-Serter recommended and discussed several influential books that shaped his perspectives. He recommended Michael Pollan's book How to Change Your Mind, highlighting how the author addresses the inherently ineffable nature of psychedelic experiences. He also named Marcus Aurelius and his foundational work Meditations when discussing historical figures and philosophical texts he appreciates. Addressing health and lifestyle habits, Murray-Serter recommended Alex Soojung-Kim Pang's book Rest to emphasize the vital importance of taking breaks and properly recharging, while also comparing it favorably to other books on the subject like Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep. Additionally, while reflecting on his past perspectives regarding relationships, Murray-Serter recommended Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha's book Sex at Dawn to Steven Bartlett while explaining his views on monogamy and alternative relationship structures.
Books recommended by Dan Murray-Serter
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How to Change Your Mind
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan is a comprehensive exploration of the history, science, and cultural renaissance surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Recommended“there's a great book by michael pollan called um how to change your mind and in it he talks about this problem with psychedelics”
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor during his military campaigns, offering profound insights into Stoic philosophy, self-discipline, and personal endurance.
Recommended“like marcus aurelius i would say one big fan of meditations um you know stoic philosophy”
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Rest
Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is a book that examines the essential role of downtime, exploring how deliberate rest enhances productivity and how successful historical figures structured their daily routines.
Recommended“i read an amazing book called rest by alex song yam ping i think his name is um brilliant book”
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Sex at Dawn
Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá is an exploration of human sexuality that challenges conventional ideas about monogamy by examining evolutionary biology and primate behavior.
Recommended“i don't really believe in monogamy and like those are my beliefs i told you about this book sex at dawn i highly recommend you read it”
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Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is an acclaimed exploration of sleep neurobiology and the critical importance of rest for overall health and cognitive function.
Recommended“much better than why we sleep and all the other ones that you would read about this stuff”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter | The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett | 2020-10-26 | 5 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I've just finished writing my book um not trying to plug it although happy sexy millionaires happy sexy millionaire available on all bookshelves”
“I went to the doctor and he recommended me sleeping pills but that really irked me I mean we just talked about lost connections johan hurry right”
“marcus aurelius would be one and i would say the second you know this is pathetic and i'm sorry but you know dennis bergkamp is my all-time hero”