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  • Eric Jorgenson has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of April 9, 2026.
  • Eric Jorgenson has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of April 9, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of April 9, 2026.
  • The 3 books Eric Jorgenson has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 9, 2026: Early Retirement Extreme, Essentialism and Principles.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Eric Jorgenson aired on April 9, 2026.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 4 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Eric Jorgenson appears on interview programs such as Modern Wisdom, where he discusses personal development, financial independence, and the philosophies behind modern achievement and business success. When listeners ask for effective starting points in self-improvement, Jorgenson consistently recommends Greg McKeown's book 'Essentialism'. In the context of exploring the financial independence and early retirement movement, he also brings up Jacob Lund Fisker's book 'Early Retirement Extreme', describing it as a rigorous text within that space. In addition to recommending works by other authors, Jorgenson reflects on his own writing, discussing the surprising and widespread global popularity of 'The Almanack of Naval Ravikant' among high school students, college attendees, and international readers alike. Furthermore, he references Ray Dalio's book 'Principles', using it to acknowledge the immense personal effort, dedication, and hours of work required to successfully distill and share lifetime business and philosophical wisdom with a broader audience.

Books Eric Jorgenson recommended or discussed

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  1. Early Retirement Extreme

    Jacob Lund Fisker · Recommended · 1 episode

    Early Retirement Extreme by Jacob Lund Fisker is a financial independence guide that advocates for radical frugality, self-reliance, and lifestyle design to achieve early retirement through extreme savings and reduced consumption.

    Recommended
    “the book that's kind of the forefather of this is early retirement extreme by jacob fisker it's a it's a nutcase book”
    Modern Wisdom The Wisdom Of Naval Ravikant - Eric Jorgenson - #225 2020-09-28 Listen at 1:12:44
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Essentialism

    Greg McKeown · Recommended · 1 episode

    Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a widely acclaimed personal development book that advocates for the disciplined pursuit of less, encouraging readers to focus on the vital few rather than the trivial many.

    Recommended
    “When people say where should I start with personal development? Essentialism by Greg McKeown or the Naval Ravikant.”
    Modern Wisdom How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric Jorgenson 2026-04-09 Listen at 0:31
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Principles

    Ray Dalio · Discussed · 1 episode

    Principles by Ray Dalio is a guide to life and business based on a set of practical rules developed through the author's decades of experience in finance.

    Discussed
    “i know ray dalio put many many hours of effort into into principles both for his business and and for the book”
    Modern Wisdom The Wisdom Of Naval Ravikant - Eric Jorgenson - #225 2020-09-28 Listen at 1:21:52
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

    Eric Jorgenson · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson is a compilation of wisdom, interviews, and aphorisms on building wealth and achieving happiness from the entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant.

    Discussed
    “I didn't it was not on my like vision board that like yoga instructors in Bali were going to be like reading the Almanac of Naval and that like you know, it was going to be so popular among like high school and college students.”
    Modern Wisdom How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric Jorgenson 2026-04-09 Listen at 1:28:23
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How Elon Achieves the Impossible - Eric JorgensonModern Wisdom2026-04-092
The Wisdom Of Naval Ravikant - Eric Jorgenson - #225Modern Wisdom2020-09-282