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Every book Larry Sharpe recommended on podcasts
Larry Sharpe's book recommendations reflect his deep engagement with libertarian political philosophy, economics, and entrepreneurial self-branding. As a guest on The Rubin Report, Sharpe frequently discussed works that shaped his worldview and political journey. Among his most influential early readings are Robert Ringer's business and personal development books, including Looking Out for #1, To Be Or Not to Be Intimidated?, and Action!, which introduced him to principles of branding and proactive motivation. Ringer's writings also indirectly led Sharpe to Ayn Rand's classic Atlas Shrugged, marking a crucial step in his intellectual evolution toward libertarianism. After officially joining the Libertarian Party, Sharpe expanded his political education by diving into foundational texts of the movement. He highlighted Frédéric Bastiat's The Law as his absolute favorite text on liberty, affectionately referring to the author as 'bossy,' and cited F. A. Hayek's The Road to Serfdom as another essential manual that guided his understanding of free markets and government overreach. Through these recommendations, Sharpe paints a picture of an activist whose philosophy is rooted in classical liberal economics, personal accountability, and robust individualism.
Books recommended by Larry Sharpe
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Action!
Discussed“looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action he talks about how to brand yourself”
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Atlas Shrugged
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a sprawling philosophical novel that presents the author's objectivist worldview through a dystopian story about society's most productive individuals going on strike.
Discussed“So I was reading Atlas Shrugged because he said we got the shrugged not because some political guy did I didn't know who Ron Paul was”
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Looking Out for #1
Discussed“and he had brought many books looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action”
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Looking Out for Number One
Discussed“he had brought many books looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action he talks about how to brand yourself”
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The Law
Discussed“I began looking around and then I read the law - my favorite of all them was bossy is my favorite that was the simplest and the one that identified with the most still my favorite”
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The Road to Serfdom
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Discussed“I read the word Road to Serfdom I began to read those afterwards but they were easy for me to understand”
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To Be Or Not to Be Intimidated?
Discussed“he had brought many books looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action he talks about how to brand yourself”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Libertarian Running for Governor of New York | Larry Sharpe | POLITICS | Rubin Report | The Rubin Report | 2018-07-13 | 11 |