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Every book Gary White recommended on podcasts

1 book · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Gary White appears on On Purpose with Jay Shetty alongside Matt Damon to discuss global water crises, philanthropy, and sustainable social impact. Throughout the episode, White references their book The Worth of Water to illustrate the journey of tackling seemingly intractable social challenges. He encourages listeners to read the book and share it with book clubs if it moves them, viewing the text as a tool to spread awareness and inspire action. White discusses the importance of keeping a clear end goal in mind, emphasizing that stubborn problems can be solved through tenacity, innovation, and hard work. By examining the subplots and real-world stories featured in the book, White and Damon highlight how grassroots initiatives and entrepreneurial approaches can unlock solutions for communities in need. Through these discussions, White positions the book not only as a chronicle of their organizational journey but also as a practical guide for readers seeking to make a tangible difference in global philanthropy.

Books recommended by Gary White

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  1. Worth of Water

    Gary White, Matt Damon · Recommended · 1 episode

    Worth of Water by Gary White and Matt Damon chronicles the inspiring journey of tackling the global water crisis and pursuing practical, innovative solutions to seemingly intractable social challenges.

    Discussed
    “To me, what's been important about this journey, which we chronicle in the book, is that you have to have that end goal in mind.”
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Books Gary White wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How To Change The World & Make An Impact! | Matt Damon & Gary WhiteOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2022-07-044
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Own book Worth of Water
“As authors, Matt and I are donating all of our fees back to Water.org for the book, so every time somebody buys the book, they are helping people get access to safe water.”