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Every book Daniel Ek recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Daniel Ek has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of November 6, 2026.
  • Daniel Ek has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of November 6, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 3 episodes, as of November 6, 2026.
  • The 3 books Daniel Ek has mentioned in the most episodes, as of November 6, 2026: Thinking in Bets, Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The Psychology of Money.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Daniel Ek aired on November 6, 2026.

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Guest on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, David Senra · 3 books · 3 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Daniel Ek appears on, in one place, not just one.

Daniel Ek appeared on various podcast episodes to discuss business, decision-making, and his background with Spotify. During an appearance on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Daniel Ek brought up Annie Duke’s book Thinking in Bets while talking about how companies and individuals approach risk and uncertainty like poker players, noting how everyone has chips on the table. He also discussed Annie Duke's book in another episode on the same podcast, connecting it to how companies can encourage employees to take risks and learn from failure. In a conversation on David Senra's podcast, Daniel Ek mentioned that reading Robert T. Kiyosaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad as a teenager was a seminal experience that helped him establish a financial goal. Furthermore, during his appearance on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Daniel Ek referenced Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money to explain the paradox of buying status symbols such as Ferraris, observing that people tend to admire the luxury car rather than the person driving it.

Books Daniel Ek recommended or discussed

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  1. Thinking in Bets

    Annie Duke · Discussed · 2 episodes

    Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke is a popular guide to decision-making under conditions of uncertainty, teaching readers how to separate the quality of their choices from the unpredictability of outcomes.

    Discussed
    “Annie Duke has this thinking in bets. She talks about, I love that is thinking about poker ships on the table.”
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: The One Habit Behind Every Breakthrough Idea - S… 2026-11-06
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Rich Dad, Poor Dad

    Robert T. Kiyosaki; Sharon L. Lechter · Discussed · 1 episode

    Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter is a widely read personal finance book that contrasts the mindsets of working for money versus making money work for you.

    Discussed
    “someone gave me, like, this book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad," I think. I read it.”
    David Senra Daniel Ek, Spotify 2025-09-28 Listen at 12:49
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a bestselling finance book that explores how human behavior, history, and personal pride shape financial decisions rather than strict math.

    Discussed
    “I was listening to I think it's his name is Morgan howold um the author who talks about psychology of money and he kind of talked about it the the the Ferrari syndrome”
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Spotify Founder: “Spotify Was A Stupid Idea!” How A 23 Year Old Shy, U… 2023-09-28 Listen at 35:07
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Most Replayed Moment: The One Habit Behind Every Breakthrough Idea - Spotify FounderThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2026-11-061
Daniel Ek, SpotifyDavid Senra2025-09-281
Spotify Founder: “Spotify Was A Stupid Idea!” How A 23 Year Old Shy, Underdog, Introvert, Built A $31 Billion Business! - Daniel EkThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2023-09-282