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Every book Ev Williams recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Tim Ferriss Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Ev Williams appeared on The Tim Ferriss Show for episode #800, titled Ev Williams - The Art of Pivoting (e.g., Odeo to Twitter), Strategic Quitt, where he spoke about his entrepreneurial journey, strategic pivoting, and quitting. During the episode, Ev Williams recommended the book Quit by Annie Duke, referring to the author as Andy Duke and stating that he highly recommended the work to illustrate the value of strategic quitting. In addition to recommending Annie Duke's guide on decision-making, Ev Williams discussed another recent reading selection during the podcast. He mentioned that he had just read the book All Fours by Miranda July. By bringing up these titles, Ev Williams provided listeners with insights into his current reading habits, touching on both practical nonfiction regarding decision-making and contemporary fiction by a well-known author.

Books recommended by Ev Williams

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  1. Quit

    Annie Duke · Recommended · 1 episode

    Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke explores the psychology of decision-making and the hidden costs of stubbornly persevering with goals that no longer serve us.

    Recommended
    “There's a great book by the way by Andy Duke called quit which I highly recommend.”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #800: Ev Williams — The Art of Pivoting (e.g., Odeo to Twitter), Strat… 2025-03-19 Listen at 12:23
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. All Fours

    Miranda July · Discussed · 1 episode

    Miranda July's novel All Fours explores relationships, midlife, and identity in a deeply unconventional way.

    Discussed
    “Oh, I just read this Miranda July book. All fours.”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #800: Ev Williams — The Art of Pivoting (e.g., Odeo to Twitter), Strat… 2025-03-19 Listen at 50:19
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#800: Ev Williams — The Art of Pivoting (e.g., Odeo to Twitter), Strategic Quitting, The Dangers of Premature Scaling, Must-Read Books, and MoreThe Tim Ferriss Show2025-03-192