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Host of On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Guest on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 284 books · 251 episodes across 2 podcasts

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Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and life coach. He has appeared on television programs to informally discuss mental health and life purpose. During various episodes of his podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, he recommended and discussed several books with his guests and listeners. He promoted Andrew Huberman's book Protocols, describing it as a science-backed operating manual for the human body designed to improve health, energy, focus, and performance. He also highlighted John Mackey's book The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism at the start of an interview, and recommended Sara Al-Madani's book Dear Narcissist to his audience. To illustrate how modern companies achieved massive scale quickly, Shetty mentioned reading Exponential Organizations by Salim Ismail, noting how Airbnb gained access to massive real estate early on. Furthermore, he discussed Daniel Coyle's Culture Code to emphasize that safety is a vital leadership trait for helping people perform better. Finally, Shetty introduced the first book on his personal reading list, Annie Duke's How to Decide, explaining how it taught him about separating decision quality from outcome quality to improve overall judgment.

Books recommended by Jay Shetty

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  1. The Bhagavad Gita

    Jack Hawley · Recommended · 16 episodes

    The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Jack Hawley, is an ancient Hindu scripture that presents a profound philosophical dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on duty, righteousness, and spiritual liberation.

    Recommended
    “Book number nine is the Bhagavad Gita. Here's the lesson. You have the right to the work, but never to the fruit of the work. And this single idea makes every other book on this list make sense.”
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  2. Flow

    Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi · Recommended · 8 episodes

    Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a psychological masterpiece that explores the state of optimal experience, immersion, and deep engagement where challenges perfectly match an individual's skill level, resulting in profound fulfillment and distorted perceptions of time.

    Recommended
    “Book number six is called Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Here is the lesson. Happiness is not a destination or an emotion, it's a state of absorption that you can engineer.”
    Where to get it
  3. The culture code

    Daniel Coyle · Recommended · 6 episodes

    The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle investigates the underlying dynamics of successful groups, arguing that effective organizational culture is built through psychological safety, vulnerability, and shared purpose.

    Recommended
    “And I remember reading uh Daniel Coyle's culture code. I don't know if you've read that book. It's a really good book. And he talks about in the first chapter, he talks about how like the core leadership trait you need is not love or control, it's safety.”
    Where to get it
  4. Man's Search for Meaning

    Viktor E. Frankl · Recommended · 6 episodes

    Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E.

    Discussed
    “Have you read Man's Search for Meaning? Yeah, of course.”
    Where to get it
  5. Exponential Organizations

    Salim Ismail; Kevin Young · Recommended · 5 episodes

    Exponential Organizations by Salim Ismail and Kevin Young is a business and management book that explores how modern companies leverage new technologies and strategies to achieve massive scale and exponential growth in remarkably short periods.

    Recommended
    “Yes, I remember reading a Salim Ismail wrote this book called Exponential Organizations and it was in the early days of the rise of Uber, the rise of Airbnb and he was talking about how Airbnb in its first 5 years or 10 years had access to more real estate than hotel brands that had been around for 50 years”
    Where to get it
  6. Think Like A Monk

    Jay Shetty · Discussed · 5 episodes

    Think Like a Monk is a self-help book by Jay Shetty that translates ancient wisdom and monastic practices into practical, modern frameworks for overcoming negativity and finding purpose.

    Discussed
    “And then you DM'd me back. And I was just taken away cuz you said you were aware of my work and you'd read Think Like a Monk at a really low time in your life.”
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  7. Signs

    Laura Lynne Jackson · Recommended · 4 episodes

    Laura Lynne Jackson's book Signs serves as a guide for understanding messages and signs from loved ones who have passed away.

    Recommended
    “Yeah, I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Lynne Jackson, who wrote the book Signs. Yeah.”
    Where to get it
  8. The Gift

    Edith Eva Eger · Recommended · 4 episodes

    The Gift by Edith Eva Eger is a profound memoir and guide by a Holocaust survivor that offers practical advice on how to heal from trauma and find personal freedom.

    Discussed
    “no that reminds me of uh Edith eiger's book the gift and the work of Victor Franco”
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  9. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

    Lori Gottlieb · Recommended · 3 episodes

    Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb is a candid memoir by a psychotherapist who takes readers inside her own therapy sessions while simultaneously treating her diverse roster of patients.

    Recommended
    “Lori got Le is a psychotherapist author of maybe you should talk to someone and a relationship expert who's here to remind us why being single at 28 or any age is not a bad thing”
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  10. Principles

    Ray Dalio · Recommended · 3 episodes

    Principles by Ray Dalio is a practical guide to decision-making, life management, and systematic economics based on the author's decades of experience running Bridgewater Associates.

    Recommended
    “the first time I spoke to him we're speaking about his book principles an incredible book if you haven't read it highly recommend that you get it”
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  11. Think You'll Be Happy

    Nicole Avant · Recommended · 3 episodes

    Think You'll Be Happy by Nicole Avant is a deeply emotional memoir that explores profound grief, family legacy, and healing after devastating loss.

    Discussed
    “I'm reading from your book if you don't mind, if that's okay. So this is page 53 for those who are reading along with us in Think You'll Be Happy.”
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  12. The Organized Mind

    Daniel Levitin · Recommended · 3 episodes

    The Organized Mind by Daniel Levitin is a popular psychology and neuroscience book that examines how the human brain processes information and manages the overwhelming demands of modern life.

    Recommended
    “Book number three is The Organized Mind by Daniel Levitin. Here's the lesson. Your brain was never designed to hold the life you're asking it to hold, and every ounce of mental clutter is costing you intelligence.”
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  13. Think and Grow Rich

    Napoleon Hill · Recommended · 3 episodes

    Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a classic self-help guide focused on wealth creation, personal achievement, and the psychological principles of success.

    Discussed
    “When I was reading your book, I felt so happy because when you were sharing, this was the greatest secret; I couldn't agree with you more.”
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  14. Meditations

    Aurelius Marcus · Discussed · 3 episodes

    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of personal reflections and Stoic philosophy written by the Roman emperor.

    Discussed
    “Marcus Aurelius wrote in his Meditations, "You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."”
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  15. Radical Confidence

    Lisa Bilyeu · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Radical Confidence by Lisa Bilyeu is a practical self-development guide featuring ten lessons designed to help readers conquer self-doubt, overcome failure, manage negative inner voices, and become the heroes of their own lives.

    Recommended
    “The book everyone is called 'Radical Confidence: 11 Lessons on How to Get the Relationship, Career, and Life You Want Today.'”
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  16. Glucose Revolution

    Jessie Inchauspé · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé is a health guide that outlines practical daily habit changes and food sequencing techniques to manage blood sugar spikes and optimize physical and mental well-being.

    Recommended
    “My next guest is one of my favorites of all time. Jesse Inapprop, also known as the glucose goddess, gives the most practical, simple daily habit changes. You don't need to buy anything. You don't need to learn a new skill. You can start applying these insights right now and it will change your life.”
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  17. The Myth of Normal

    Gabor Maté, MD · Recommended · 2 episodes

    The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, MD is a comprehensive and ambitious examination of how trauma, chronic illness, and modern societal pressures intertwine within a toxic culture.

    Recommended
    “And everyone who's been listening or watching at home, if you don't already, please do grab a copy of the book, Myth of Normal, because our first and second conversations were very different and I guide you towards the book for the deeper resources, the step-by-step guide.”
    Where to get it
  18. What Happened to You?

    Oprah Winfrey; Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D · Recommended · 2 episodes

    What Happened to You? is a conversational guide on trauma, resilience, and healing co-authored by Oprah Winfrey and child psychiatrist Dr.

    Discussed
    “Yeah, for me that reframing that you both have so beautifully illuminated in this book is is so subtle, but it's so powerful because it removes that judgment”
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  19. Changing World Order

    Ray Dalio · Recommended · 2 episodes

    The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio examines the rise and fall of nations by analyzing big historical cycles in economics, debt, and geopolitical power.

    Discussed
    “uh next time we spoke we spoke about a second book changing World Order and the third one this interview”
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  20. Born a Crime

    Trevor Noah · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is a powerful autobiographical memoir detailing the comedian's upbringing as a mixed-race child in South Africa during and immediately after the apartheid era.

    Recommended
    “So, anyway, but I I want to start with you but you know, your book Born a Crime is a brilliant brilliant book and I don't want to go through the whole book.”
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The other 264 books Jay Shetty recommended or discussed, ranked
  1. How to Do the Work by Nicole LePera · recommended · 2 episodes
  2. The Greatest Secret by Rhonda Byrne · recommended · 2 episodes
  3. Go Higher by Big Sean · recommended · 2 episodes
  4. The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga · recommended · 2 episodes
  5. The Daily Laws by Robert Greene · recommended · 2 episodes
  6. The Four Seasons of Marriage by Gary Chapman · recommended · 2 episodes
  7. The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of ... by Unknown · recommended · 2 episodes
  8. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman · recommended · 2 episodes
  9. Atomic Habits by James Clear · recommended · 2 episodes
  10. The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson, Kathe Mazur · recommended · 2 episodes
  11. The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman · recommended · 2 episodes
  12. The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt · recommended · 2 episodes
  13. The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes · recommended · 2 episodes
  14. The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington · recommended · 2 episodes
  15. Fair Play by Eve Rodsky · discussed · 2 episodes
  16. The Algebra of Wealth by Scott Galloway · discussed · 2 episodes
  17. Paris by Paris Hilton · recommended · 1 episode
  18. Greatness Mindset by Lewis Howes · recommended · 1 episode
  19. How Are You, Really? by Jenna Kutcher · recommended · 1 episode
  20. This Is Vegan Propaganda by Ed Winters · recommended · 1 episode
  21. Limitless by Jim Kwik · recommended · 1 episode
  22. Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima · recommended · 1 episode
  23. Radical Love by Zachary Levi · recommended · 1 episode
  24. Good Energy by Casey Means, MD, Calley Means · recommended · 1 episode
  25. The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot · recommended · 1 episode
  26. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare · recommended · 1 episode
  27. Worth of Water by Gary White, Matt Damon · recommended · 1 episode
  28. Hidden Potential by Adam Grant · recommended · 1 episode
  29. Finding My Way by Malala Yousafzai · recommended · 1 episode
  30. Happy Days by Gabrielle Bernstein · recommended · 1 episode
  31. Love Life by Matthew Hussey · recommended · 1 episode
  32. The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, Marc Schulz · recommended · 1 episode
  33. Young Forever by Mark Hyman · recommended · 1 episode
  34. Sunshine Mind by Tanya Rad, Raquelle Stevens · recommended · 1 episode
  35. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt · recommended · 1 episode
  36. We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu · recommended · 1 episode
  37. This Bright Future by Bobby Hall · recommended · 1 episode
  38. Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson · recommended · 1 episode
  39. Artificial Recharge of Ground Water by Geological Survey (U.S.). Ground Water Branch · recommended · 1 episode
  40. Happy Mind, Happy Life by Rangan Chatterjee · recommended · 1 episode
  41. The Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar · recommended · 1 episode
  42. Unlearn by Humble the Poet · recommended · 1 episode
  43. Gut Feelings by Dr. Will Cole · recommended · 1 episode
  44. Face to Face by Brian Grazer · recommended · 1 episode
  45. How to Be Love(d) by Humble the Poet · recommended · 1 episode
  46. LifePass by Payal Kadakia · recommended · 1 episode
  47. The light between us by Laura Lynne Jackson · recommended · 1 episode
  48. YOU, HAPPIER. by DANIEL G. AMEN · recommended · 1 episode
  49. Baby Steps Millionaires by Dave Ramsey · recommended · 1 episode
  50. Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger · recommended · 1 episode
  51. Hamlet by William Shakespeare · recommended · 1 episode
  52. How I Built this by Guy Raz, Nils Parker · recommended · 1 episode
  53. Smarter Not Harder by Dave Asprey · recommended · 1 episode
  54. Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters by Jan-Emmanuel de Neve · recommended · 1 episode
  55. Comedy Nerd by Judd Apatow · recommended · 1 episode
  56. Emotional Agility by Susan David · recommended · 1 episode
  57. Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman · recommended · 1 episode
  58. Life Force by Tony Robbins · recommended · 1 episode
  59. Own Your Morning by Liz Baker Plosser · recommended · 1 episode
  60. The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck · recommended · 1 episode
  61. Break Point by Ollie Ollerton · discussed · 1 episode
  62. Bittersweet by Susan Cain · recommended · 1 episode
  63. Boundless by Ben Greenfield · recommended · 1 episode
  64. Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday · recommended · 1 episode
  65. Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo · recommended · 1 episode
  66. Feel better fast and make it last by Daniel G. Amen · recommended · 1 episode
  67. Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon · recommended · 1 episode
  68. Guided by Laura Lynne Jackson · recommended · 1 episode
  69. Make Change That Lasts by Dr Rangan Chatterjee · recommended · 1 episode
  70. Moonshots by Naveen Jain · recommended · 1 episode
  71. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, Tahl Raz · recommended · 1 episode
  72. Pageboy by Elliot Page · recommended · 1 episode
  73. Protocols by Andrew Huberman · recommended · 1 episode
  74. Speak Your Truth by Fearne Cotton · recommended · 1 episode
  75. That Will Never Work by Marc Randolph · recommended · 1 episode
  76. The DOSE Effect by Tj Power · recommended · 1 episode
  77. The Energy Paradox by Steven R. Gundry, MD · recommended · 1 episode
  78. The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis · recommended · 1 episode
  79. The Messy Truth by Alli Webb · recommended · 1 episode
  80. The Plant Paradox by Steven Gundry · recommended · 1 episode
  81. The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof · recommended · 1 episode
  82. Think Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol · recommended · 1 episode
  83. Why Calories Don't Count by Giles Yeo · recommended · 1 episode
  84. 9 Months That Count Forever by Jessie Inchauspe · recommended · 1 episode
  85. Conscious Capitalism, Updated and Expanded by John Mackey · recommended · 1 episode
  86. Dear Narcissist by Sara Al Madani · recommended · 1 episode
  87. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey · recommended · 1 episode
  88. Legacy and the Queen by Annie Matthew · recommended · 1 episode
  89. Me, But Better by Olga Khazan · recommended · 1 episode
  90. Mentors by Russell Brand · recommended · 1 episode
  91. Open Wide by benny blanco · recommended · 1 episode
  92. Play Nice but Win by Michael Dell · recommended · 1 episode
  93. The Creative Act by Rick Rubin · recommended · 1 episode
  94. The four tendencies by Gretchen Rubin · recommended · 1 episode
  95. The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins · recommended · 1 episode
  96. The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin S. Sharma · recommended · 1 episode
  97. Think Again by Adam Grant · recommended · 1 episode
  98. This Is Why You Dream by Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD · recommended · 1 episode
  99. Thrive by Arianna Huffington · recommended · 1 episode
  100. Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra Jonas · recommended · 1 episode
  101. You Got Anything Stronger? by Gabrielle Union · recommended · 1 episode
  102. You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas · recommended · 1 episode
  103. 10% Happier by Dan Harris · discussed · 1 episode
  104. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens · discussed · 1 episode
  105. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll · discussed · 1 episode
  106. Becoming by Michelle Obama · discussed · 1 episode
  107. Down the Drain by Julia Fox · discussed · 1 episode
  108. Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel · discussed · 1 episode
  109. Source Code Optimization Techniques for Data Flow Dominated Embedded Software by Heiko Falk · discussed · 1 episode
  110. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak · discussed · 1 episode
  111. The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama · discussed · 1 episode
  112. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Patanjali · discussed · 1 episode
  113. When by Daniel H. Pink · discussed · 1 episode
  114. A Radical Awakening by Shefali Tsabary · recommended · 1 episode
  115. A World Appears by Michael Pollan · recommended · 1 episode
  116. Aiming High by Darren Prince · recommended · 1 episode
  117. Be a Triangle by Lilly Singh · recommended · 1 episode
  118. Be Where Your Feet Are by Scott M. O'Neil · recommended · 1 episode
  119. Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima · recommended · 1 episode
  120. Breath by James Nestor · recommended · 1 episode
  121. Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins · recommended · 1 episode
  122. Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday · recommended · 1 episode
  123. Do You Know Who You Are? by Dr. Grell Ferdinand · recommended · 1 episode
  124. Dr. Vonda Wright's guide to THRIVE by Vonda Wright · recommended · 1 episode
  125. Eat Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz · recommended · 1 episode
  126. Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday · recommended · 1 episode
  127. Eyewitness by DK Publishing · recommended · 1 episode
  128. Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson, PhD · recommended · 1 episode
  129. Good Anxiety by Wendy Suzuki · recommended · 1 episode
  130. Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy · recommended · 1 episode
  131. Healing ADD by Daniel G. Amen · recommended · 1 episode
  132. Healing from Narcissistic Abuse by Dr Daksha Hirani · recommended · 1 episode
  133. How to Be Bored by Eva Hoffman · recommended · 1 episode
  134. How to Be the Love You Seek by Nicole LePera PhD · recommended · 1 episode
  135. How to Decide by Annie Duke · recommended · 1 episode
  136. How to Menopause by Tamsen Fadal · recommended · 1 episode
  137. How to Stay in Love by James J. Sexton · recommended · 1 episode
  138. Intuitive Fasting by Will Cole · recommended · 1 episode
  139. It's All in Your Head by Russ · recommended · 1 episode
  140. It’s Not You by Ramani Durvasula · recommended · 1 episode
  141. Legacy and the Double by Kobe Bryant, Annie Matthew · recommended · 1 episode
  142. Lessons by Gisele Bündchen · recommended · 1 episode
  143. Level Up by Rob Dial · recommended · 1 episode
  144. Magic Pill by Johann Hari · recommended · 1 episode
  145. Make Money Easy by Lewis Howes · recommended · 1 episode
  146. Manifest by Roxie Nafousi · recommended · 1 episode
  147. Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman · recommended · 1 episode
  148. Measure what matters by John Doerr · recommended · 1 episode
  149. Metahuman by Deepak Chopra, M.D. · recommended · 1 episode
  150. Mistakes that Made Me a Millionaire by Kim Perell · recommended · 1 episode
  151. Our chemical hearts by Krystal Sutherland · recommended · 1 episode
  152. Outlive the Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia · recommended · 1 episode
  153. Power of One More by Ed Mylett · recommended · 1 episode
  154. Scattered by Gabor Maté · recommended · 1 episode
  155. Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon · recommended · 1 episode
  156. Spontaneous Happiness by Andrew Weil · recommended · 1 episode
  157. Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday · recommended · 1 episode
  158. Strengths-Based Nursing Care by Laurie N. Gottlieb, Laurie Gottlieb · recommended · 1 episode
  159. Study Guide by SuperSummary · recommended · 1 episode
  160. Take It Personal by David Grutman · recommended · 1 episode
  161. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, Joost Elffers · recommended · 1 episode
  162. The 5 a.m. Club by Robin S. Sharma · recommended · 1 episode
  163. The 5 Love Languages for Men by Gary Chapman · recommended · 1 episode
  164. The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall, Douglas Abrams · recommended · 1 episode
  165. The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday · recommended · 1 episode
  166. The Effortless Focus: How to Stop Struggling and Start Doing by Megan Bennett · recommended · 1 episode
  167. The Hormone Cure by Sara Gottfried · recommended · 1 episode
  168. The Inflammation Spectrum by Dr Will Cole · recommended · 1 episode
  169. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries · recommended · 1 episode
  170. The Moment of Lift by Melinda French Gates · recommended · 1 episode
  171. The Natural Mind by Andrew Weil · recommended · 1 episode
  172. The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday · recommended · 1 episode
  173. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg · recommended · 1 episode
  174. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, Deepak Chopra M.D. · recommended · 1 episode
  175. The Six Phase Meditation Method by Vishen Lakhiani · recommended · 1 episode
  176. The State of Affairs by Esther Perel · recommended · 1 episode
  177. The Stress Solution by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee · recommended · 1 episode
  178. The way of the iceman by Wim Hof · recommended · 1 episode
  179. The Whole Story by John Mackey · recommended · 1 episode
  180. Unanxious by Humble the Poet · recommended · 1 episode
  181. Waking Up by Sam Harris · recommended · 1 episode
  182. Why People Die by Suicide by Thomas Joiner · recommended · 1 episode
  183. Willpower Works by Rob Dial · recommended · 1 episode
  184. Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith · recommended · 1 episode
  185. Your Roots Don't Define You by Chris Appleton · recommended · 1 episode
  186. $100M Money Models: How To Make Money by Alex Hormozi · discussed · 1 episode
  187. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari · discussed · 1 episode
  188. Autobiography by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton · discussed · 1 episode
  189. Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman · discussed · 1 episode
  190. Calm by Fearne Cotton · discussed · 1 episode
  191. Charaka samhita by Caraka · discussed · 1 episode
  192. Chocolate to Morphine by Andrew Weil · discussed · 1 episode
  193. Connected by Nicholas A. Christakis · discussed · 1 episode
  194. Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk · discussed · 1 episode
  195. Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake · discussed · 1 episode
  196. David Beckham by David Beckham · discussed · 1 episode
  197. David Beckham My Side Cut Out by David Beckham · discussed · 1 episode
  198. Descartes' Error by Antonio Damasio · discussed · 1 episode
  199. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Gathering in Community by Martin Luther King · discussed · 1 episode
  200. Drive by Daniel H. Pink · discussed · 1 episode
  201. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson by Mark Smith · discussed · 1 episode
  202. Emerging Adulthood by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett · discussed · 1 episode
  203. Emma by Jane Austen · discussed · 1 episode
  204. From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks · discussed · 1 episode
  205. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling · discussed · 1 episode
  206. How Google Works by Eric Schmidt · discussed · 1 episode
  207. How to Read the Bible by James L. Kugel · discussed · 1 episode
  208. Human Nature and the Social Order by Charles Horton Cooley · discussed · 1 episode
  209. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté · discussed · 1 episode
  210. Kidulthood by Noel Clarke · discussed · 1 episode
  211. King Richard by Michael Dobbs · discussed · 1 episode
  212. Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke · discussed · 1 episode
  213. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi · discussed · 1 episode
  214. Malcolm X by Manning Marable · discussed · 1 episode
  215. Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss · discussed · 1 episode
  216. Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes · discussed · 1 episode
  217. More ideas about parenting with less stress by Jim Fay · discussed · 1 episode
  218. Quiet by Fearne Cotton · discussed · 1 episode
  219. Radical Beauty by Deepak Chopra, M.D. · discussed · 1 episode
  220. Shady Baby by Gabrielle Union · discussed · 1 episode
  221. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Philip H. Knight · discussed · 1 episode
  222. Siddhartha by Herman Hesse · discussed · 1 episode
  223. Start with Why by Simon Sinek · discussed · 1 episode
  224. Steal like an artist by Austin Kleon · discussed · 1 episode
  225. Steering by Starlight by Martha Beck · discussed · 1 episode
  226. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson · discussed · 1 episode
  227. Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 3 by Jerry Siegel · discussed · 1 episode
  228. Swimming Lessons by Lili Reinhart · discussed · 1 episode
  229. Tao te Ching by 老子 · discussed · 1 episode
  230. THE 5 SECOND RULE by Mel Robbins · discussed · 1 episode
  231. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey · discussed · 1 episode
  232. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho · discussed · 1 episode
  233. The Biblical Characters, and Other Sages of the Quran by Ahmad Shah · discussed · 1 episode
  234. The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · discussed · 1 episode
  235. The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff, Jonathan Haidt · discussed · 1 episode
  236. The Dance of Anger by Harriet Goldhor Lerner · discussed · 1 episode
  237. The Deafening Silence by Rosemarie Manes · discussed · 1 episode
  238. The Decision by Kevin Hart · discussed · 1 episode
  239. The Dhammapada by Unknown · discussed · 1 episode
  240. The Disease to Please by Harriet Braiker · discussed · 1 episode
  241. The forbidden body by Shelley Bovey · discussed · 1 episode
  242. The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt · discussed · 1 episode
  243. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien · discussed · 1 episode
  244. The Honest Life by Jessica Alba · discussed · 1 episode
  245. The Mahabharata by Unknown · discussed · 1 episode
  246. The Managed Heart by Arlie Russell Hochschild · discussed · 1 episode
  247. THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI by Robin S. Sharma · discussed · 1 episode
  248. The New Codependency by Melody Beattie · discussed · 1 episode
  249. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks · discussed · 1 episode
  250. The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger · discussed · 1 episode
  251. The Rush by Nathaniel Philbrick · discussed · 1 episode
  252. The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You (and How to Get Good at it) by Kelly McGonigal · discussed · 1 episode
  253. The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell · discussed · 1 episode
  254. This Is Me by Hayden Panettiere · discussed · 1 episode
  255. This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald · discussed · 1 episode
  256. Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware · discussed · 1 episode
  257. Total Freedom by Jiddu Krishnamurti · discussed · 1 episode
  258. Vagbhata's Ayurvedic principles for Health: SUTRAS OF ASHTANGA HRIDAYAM & ASHTANGA SANGRAHA by Rajiv Dixit · discussed · 1 episode
  259. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi · discussed · 1 episode
  260. When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté · discussed · 1 episode
  261. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson · discussed · 1 episode
  262. Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker · discussed · 1 episode
  263. You Are the Universe by Deepak Chopra · discussed · 1 episode
  264. You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor · discussed · 1 episode

Questions about Jay Shetty’s book recommendations

What book does Jay Shetty recommend most?

The Bhagavad Gita by Jack Hawley. Jay Shetty recommended it in 16 episodes.

How many books has Jay Shetty recommended on podcasts?

We have found 284 books Jay Shetty recommended or discussed, across 251 episodes of 2 podcasts. Ad reads and passing mentions are not counted.

What books are on Jay Shetty's reading list?

The books Jay Shetty has recommended most on podcasts are The Bhagavad Gita by Jack Hawley, Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, The culture code by Daniel Coyle, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl and Exponential Organizations by Salim Ismail. The full book list below has all 284.

What books has Jay Shetty written?

Think Like A Monk (2020) and 8 Rules of Love (2023).

What did Jay Shetty recommend on On Purpose with Jay Shetty?

The Bhagavad Gita, Flow and The culture code, among 283 books in all.

What is the latest book Jay Shetty recommended?

From Strength to Strength, discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (2026-09-23).

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Ask Jay: How Do I Find My Purpose?On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-09-231
Andrew Huberman: The Simple Habits That Will Transform Your HealthOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-09-072
10 Years After Losing Her Husband: Lucy Kalanithi Reveals the Truth About Grief No One Talks AboutOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-07-012
WHOLE FOODS FOUNDER: How He Built a $22 Billion Company (Everyone Thought He Was Making a MISTAKE!)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-06-244
5 Things I Did To Stop Wasting My Evenings After WorkOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-06-191
Riz Ahmed: The Shame I Carried Nearly Broke MeOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-06-101
LOVE EXPERT Reveals How to STOP Wasting Time With the Wrong People (Do This Before Your Next Date!)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-06-012
Give Me 30 Minutes and You Won’t Get Burnt Out AgainOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-05-291
These 7 Mindset Shifts Changed My Life (They Will For You Too)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-05-222
DHAR MANN: This is How You Turn Your Setbacks into Your GREATEST AdvantageOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-05-201
HAYDEN PANETTIERE Tells Her Truth For The First Time Ever (Custody, Addiction, Fame, Hollywood)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-05-111
Why You Don’t Feel at Peace (And How to Get It Back)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-05-083
The Biggest Lie About Focus (Why You Shouldn’t Do Just One Thing)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-05-061
ESTHER PEREL: The Hard Truth! Love Can’t Exist Without ThisOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-05-042
MONEY EXPERT Leila Hormozi: The Psychology of Making MoneyOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-04-272
10 Books That Changed My LifeOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-04-2410
10 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20sOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-04-174
The Simple Secret of Being Happier…On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-04-153
#1 Entrepreneur Reveals the Real Secret to Success (You’re Focusing on the Wrong Thing)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-04-081
Do THIS every Morning and You Will Set Yourself Up For Success & ConfidenceOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-04-039
MONEY EXPERT: How To Think Like The 1%On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-03-231
The SUGAR Expert: This is What Too Much Sugar Does to Your Baby (Eat Carbs This Way Instead)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-02-232
MICHAEL POLLAN: Life is Short (How to Spend It Wisely)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-02-161
The #1 Mindset Shift to Turn Unexpected Change Into the Biggest UPGRADE of Your LifeOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-02-114
What Psychic Medium John Edward Needs You to Know About Life After Death…On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-01-281
The Body Reset BLUEPRINT: #1 Mistake People Make When Trying to Lose Weight (Do THIS Instead)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-01-262
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY: The BIGGEST Mistake You are Making in LIFE! (I Wish I Knew THIS Sooner!)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-01-121
Give Me 20 Minutes and You Will Know EXACTLY How to Achieve Your Goals in 2026On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-01-021
The BEST Advice From This Year! (You Need to Watch This Before 2026)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-12-312
The Ultimate Blueprint to Achieve Your #1 Goal This Year (Get Ahead TODAY!)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-12-291
If You Are Experiencing GRIEF Today, This Episode is For You (ft. Kate Cassidy & Taylor Hill)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-12-242
JAMES CAMERON: Why Titanic Was a HUGE Risk (and What Ended Up Happening…)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-12-221
MONEY EXPERTS: If I Had to Start at $0 Today...This is EXACTLY How I'd Make REAL MoneyOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-12-101
WORLD LEADING ASTROLOGER: If You Ignore THIS You Could MISS the Love of Your Life!On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-12-082
#1 Divorce Lawyer: After 1000 Cases, Here’s the REAL Reason Marriages Fail (It’s NOT What You Think)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-11-241
#1 Celebrity Medium: “You have been missing THIS sign.. DON’T ignore it!” It means…On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-11-103
If you’re ambitious but lazy, please watch this…On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-11-071
#1 Hormone Expert: Watch THIS if You Are On Birth Control (Doctors Won't Tell You!)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-10-271
Give Me 30 Mins and You’ll Rewire Your Brain to Never Overthink Again!On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-10-242
#1 SECRET to UNLOCK Your Creative Genius (#1 HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR Judd Apatow)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-10-153
MALALA: The TRUTH Behind The AttackOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-10-136
Give Me 30 Minutes and Finally STOP Feeling Behind in LifeOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-10-101
MADONNA EXCLUSIVE: The Side That NOBODY Knows…On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-09-292
Give me 30 Minutes and You Will Be Able To Spot a Fake Friend INSTANTLY!On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-09-261
#1 Psychiatrist Dr. K: Why “Be Yourself” Is the WORST Advice for Modern Women...On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-09-222
Harvard Psychologist REVEALS The Warning Signs of Self-Harm & Crisis That People Miss!On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-09-151
Give Me 30 Minutes and You Will Never Struggle With a Decision AgainOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-09-121
DATING EXPERTS: If He Says THIS.. He Doesn't Want to Date You!On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-09-031
What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Your Menopause Symptoms (But You NEED to Know!)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-09-011
Give Me 25 Minutes and You Will Know if it’s Time to LEAVE Your Relationship...On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-08-291

The 50 most recent of 251 episodes. Every episode is listed on its podcast’s page: On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett.

Other mentions (418: passing, ad reads, own books), the 30 most recent
Plugged Why Am I Like This?
“her new book is called why am I like this and it explores how our earliest experiences shape who we pursue what we tolerate and the way we respond to love”
Ad read East of Eden
“This episode is brought to you by Netflix's new series East of Eden a bold reimagining of John Steinbeck's masterpiece following generations of the Trask family through love betrayal and the choices that shape humanity starring Mike Feist and Christopher Abbott as the Trask brothers and Florence Pugh as Kathy Ames the complex anti-heroine determined to build the life she”
Ad read East of Eden
“This episode is brought to you by Netflix's new series East of Eden. A bold reimagining of John Steinbeck's masterpiece following generations of the Trask family through love, betrayal, and the choices that shape humanity.”
Passing Conscious Capitalism
“John co-founded the conscious capitalism movement and co-authored a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book entitled Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business, and then the follow-up, Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business.”
Passing Conscious Leadership
“John co-founded the conscious capitalism movement and co-authored a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book entitled Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business, and then the follow-up, Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business.”
Passing The Whole Foods Diet
“John is also the co-author of The Whole Foods Diet: The Life-Saving Plan for Health and Longevity, and The Whole Foods Cookbook.”
Passing The Whole Foods Cookbook
“John is also the co-author of The Whole Foods Diet: The Life-Saving Plan for Health and Longevity, and The Whole Foods Cookbook.”
Plugged View from the East Wing
“And you're obviously celebrating with your book launch. Actually, the second day of my book launch, yep.”
Plugged View from the East Wing
“I wanted to go back to the opening line of the book where you say, 'Once you lose a child, nothing can hurt you.'”
Passing The Awakened Brain
“Today's guest on On Purpose is Dr. Lisa Miller, psychologist, Columbia professor, and author of The Awakened Brain.”
Plugged Mating in Captivity
“Esther is a renowned psychotherapist and the mind behind the groundbreaking book Mating in Captivity.”
Passing Expecting better
“And today we're joined by best-selling author and economist Emily Oster, whose books Expecting Better and Cribsheet sparked a global conversation about what the data actually says.”
Passing Cribsheet
“And today we're joined by best-selling author and economist Emily Oster, whose books Expecting Better and Cribsheet sparked a global conversation about what the data actually says.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“Today, I want to share five powerful relationship lessons from my new Audible Original, Messy Love, Difficult Conversations for Deeper Connection.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“And to hear how these tools come to life, make sure to check out Messy Love, available only on Audible.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“In Messy Love, the second couple I meet is Gladys and Justin, who are having a difficult time with the way they communicate and trust in one another.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“Principle number four. The final couple we meet in Messy Love, my Audible Original, is Jeremy and Richard, who are deeply in love and committed to growing together, but working through very different communication styles.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“These five principles are just a few of the powerful insights you'll hear in my Audible Original Messy Love. For much more where that came from, please check out Messy Love exclusively on Audible. Check it out at audible.com/messylove.”
Passing To Kill a Mockingbird
“Toni Morrison published her first book at 39.”
Passing The dilemma of toxic substance regulation
“And so, it's almost like I mean this is probably a a terrible analogy but maybe I'm thinking of the movie The Substance.”
Plugged Think Like A Monk
“I came up with a system when I wrote Think Like a Monk to make it easier because I struggled with that so much in spiritual circles for sure, but in general.”
Plugged Think Like A Monk
“Hey everyone, welcome back to On Purpose. I'm your host Jay Shetty, author of New York Times best-selling books Think Like a Monk and Eight Rules of Love.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“Hey everyone, welcome back to On Purpose. I'm your host Jay Shetty, author of New York Times best-selling books Think Like a Monk and Eight Rules of Love.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“For me and Rani, I talk a lot about in my book "Eight Rules of Love" that I wrote, I talk a lot about fight styles.”
Plugged Think Like A Monk
“Welcome back to On Purpose. I'm Jay Shetty, the author of New York Times best-selling books Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“Welcome back to On Purpose. I'm Jay Shetty, the author of New York Times best-selling books Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love.”
Plugged Think Like A Monk
“Hey everyone, welcome back to On Purpose. I'm Jay Shetty, author of New York Times bestsellers Think Like a Monk and Eight Rules of Love.”
Plugged 8 Rules of Love
“Hey everyone, welcome back to On Purpose. I'm Jay Shetty, author of New York Times bestsellers Think Like a Monk and Eight Rules of Love.”