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Guest on Huberman Lab · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Joe Liemandt appeared on the Huberman Lab podcast to discuss acceleration in learning, educational methods, and how schools can properly motivate children. Throughout the conversation, Liemandt brought up specific literary works that have influenced educational frameworks and parenting approaches. Specifically, Liemandt mentioned David Yeager's book titled 10 to 25 to explain how Alpha School adopted its high-standards and high-support framework for training guides, emphasizing that this combination is precisely what students need from an educational environment. Additionally, Liemandt recommended the book The Self-Driven Child by William R. Stixrud and Ned Johnson. He noted that this particular title is widely read by Alpha School parents to help navigate and guide critical parenting decisions during their children's middle and high school years. Through these discussions, Liemandt highlighted how structured literature and proven psychological frameworks can directly inform modern approaches to child development, education, and the fostering of independence in young learners.

Books recommended by Joe Liemandt

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  1. 10 to 25

    David Yeager · Recommended · 1 episode

    10 to 25 by David Yeager is an insightful parenting and educational guide that explores the science of motivating young people by combining high standards with high emotional support during their formative years.

    Recommended
    “his book 10 to2 the science of motivating kids is all about high standards and high support and it is that combination that you want from a school”
    Huberman Lab How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt 2026-08-31
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Self-driven Child

    William R. Stixrud, Ned Johnson · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by William R.

    Recommended
    “there's a great book called um self-driven child that alpha parents read that you have basically six years right or seven years in middle and high school”
    Huberman Lab How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt 2026-08-31
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe LiemandtHuberman Lab2026-08-312