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Every book Jim Mullane recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Jim Mullane has recommended or discussed 23 books on podcasts, as of May 30, 2020.
- Jim Mullane has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of May 30, 2020.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of May 30, 2020.
- The 3 books Jim Mullane has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 30, 2020: As a Man Thinketh, How to Win Friends and Influence People and Models.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Jim Mullane aired on May 30, 2020.
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Jim Mullane’s most recommended books
- As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Models by Mark Manson
- Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
- Watership Down by Richard Adams
- The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
Jim Mullane appears on podcasts such as Modern Wisdom, where he shares practical advice on personal development, self-improvement, reading habits, and building confidence. As evident from his discussion, Mullane values literature that encourages self-reflection, integrity, and actionable life changes without relying on cliché motivational tropes. During the podcast, he recommended several impactful books. Mullane highlighted Mark Manson's Models as an exceptional guide for men seeking to improve confidence and understand attraction through honesty rather than pickup artistry techniques. He also named David Brooks's The Road to Character as one of his top ten books, praising its deep focus on true human virtues. For classic self-development and communication, Mullane recommended Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People and James Allen's As a Man Thinketh. Additionally, he discussed Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism, Phil Knight's memoir Shoe Dog, and recommended Richard Adams's classic fiction book Watership Down, which was originally gifted to him by a former colleague.
Books recommended by Jim Mullane
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As a Man Thinketh
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a classic self-development text focused on the power of thought in shaping personal reality and character.
Recommended“is a book by James Allen called as a man thinketh it's a very simple read I think it's it's no more than 150 pages”
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help manual focused on interpersonal communication, relationship building, and effective social influence.
Recommended“back to that how long has this book been available for Dale Carnegie's how to win friends and influence people”
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Models
Models by Mark Manson is a modern dating advice book that focuses on self-development and honesty rather than manipulative pickup tactics.
Recommended“but models by him how they were tracking him in through honesty he's amazing”
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Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a famous memoir chronicling the founding and incredible rise of the global athletic brand Nike.
Recommended“shoe dog fur”
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Watership Down
Watership Down by Richard Adams is a classic survival and adventure novel that follows a small band of displaced wild rabbits as they seek a safe new home while facing existential threats and political tyranny.
Recommended“so there's there's one fiction book that I will always recommend and this one was given to me by an old colleague of mine was a book called watership down”
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The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a provocative guide examining the historical mechanics of influence, strategy, and social dynamics.
Discussed“like if you've if you've read Robert Greene's 48 laws of power”
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman is a landmark exploration of behavioral psychology that examines the two systems of thought that drive human judgment and decision-making.
Critiqued“I'll tell you what is a terrible audiobook to listen to Thinking Fast and Slow that's it's a challenging read if you actually sit down and read it too”
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a practical guide on habit formation, personal development, and how small daily actions compound into massive long-term results.
Recommended“I think the first book that I always recommend people as atomic habits by James clear for a lot of reasons”
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Can't Hurt Me
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a powerful memoir detailing the author's harrowing journey from a brutal, abusive childhood and severe obstacles to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and symbol of extreme mental toughness.
Recommended“one is if you want to go down a motivational route book can't hurt me by David Goggins is just one of those books that just kicks you”
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Deep Work
Deep Work by Cal Newport is a productivity and self-help guide that argues for the immense value of cultivating distraction-free concentration in a hyper-connected world, asserting that focused effort is the key to achieving extraordinary professional outcomes and personal fulfillment.
Recommended“one of my favorite books especially right now given the state of the world say to the event says deep work”
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Digital Minimalism
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport is a thoughtful manifesto that advocates for a targeted, intentional approach to personal technology use, encouraging individuals to reclaim their time and attention from constant digital stimulation.
Recommended“but the second book and this is a little bit away from from that motivational is to Cal Newport like you were saying about digital minimalism”
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Educated
Educated by Tara Westover is a bestselling memoir that follows the author's remarkable journey growing up in a strict and isolated survivalist family in rural Idaho before eventually escaping to pursue a PhD from Cambridge University.
Recommended“and one of the books that I just encountered a memoir style was educated by Tara West over it was a phenomenal story”
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The Ride of a Lifetime
The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger is a business memoir by the former Disney CEO detailing his professional journey, leadership philosophies, and strategies for navigating massive corporate transformations and creative challenges.
Recommended“yeah one thing that I would also add to that list it's it's another recent book similar to that vein about business and personal memoirs was the ride of a lifetime by Bob Iger”
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The Road to Character
The Road to Character by David Brooks is a bestselling cultural and philosophical exploration examining the modern obsession with external achievement at the expense of inner moral worth.
Recommended“he wrote a couple books the road to character which is easily in my top ten books it's it's more that self-help book but it's more emphasizing true virtues”
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The Second Mountain
The Second Mountain by David Brooks is a widely read exploration of personal growth, moral transitions, and the shift from individual ambition to a life of communal commitment and deeper purpose.
Recommended“He wrote a couple books the road to character which is easily in my top ten books it's it's more that self-help book but it's more emphasizing true virtues right”
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M.
Recommended“one of them was that the this Zen art of motorcycle maintenance all right it's one of those legendary”
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1984
1984 by George Orwell is a classic dystopian novel depicting a totalitarian regime characterized by extreme surveillance, historical denial, and psychological manipulation.
Discussed“I was the example about 1984 that it taught me more about appreciating the power of my thoughts than pretty much any other self-development book could have done”
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Ego Is the Enemy
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a philosophical guide that warns against the destructive nature of ego and ambition while offering practical Stoic strategies for humility and perseverance.
Discussed“and I did this for ego is the enemy by Ryan holiday and I have them right on the corner my willing windowsill over there”
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HOW TO STOP WORRYING & START LIVING
HOW TO STOP WORRYING & START LIVING by Dale Carnegie is a classic practical guide designed to help readers overcome chronic anxiety, master emotional control, and build a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
Discussed“one of the key adages that I always use from from how to when friends and influence people is to be interesting be interested”
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Start with Why
Start with Why by Simon Sinek is a widely read leadership and business book that explores how great leaders inspire action by focusing on a clear sense of purpose.
Critiqued“and I think one of the books in hot-hot take here and I actually get a lot of flack on Instagram for this is there's a book start with Y by simon Sinek it's widely popular in the book”
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The other 3 books Jim Mullane recommended or discussed, ranked
- The 5 a.m. Club by Robin S. Sharma
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
- Thunder at Twilight by Frederic Morton
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| How To Get Better With Books - Jim Mullane - #177 | Modern Wisdom | 2020-05-30 | 30 |