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Every book Laura Vanderkam recommended on podcasts

2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Laura Vanderkam shares expert insights on productivity, schedule management, and intentional living during podcast appearances such as her interview on Modern Wisdom. As a guest dedicated to helping individuals take control of their time, Vanderkam emphasizes sustainable habits, realistic planning, and the removal of daily friction to achieve long-term personal and professional fulfillment. During the conversation, she discussed James Clear's widely acclaimed book Atomic Habits, highlighting a specific guiding principle that resonates deeply with her own philosophy. Vanderkam noted that her favorite rule from the text is the directive to never miss two days in a row, a simple yet powerful mindset shift designed to maintain momentum without succumbing to the paralysis of perfectionism. In addition to discussing Clear's work, Vanderkam touched upon her engaging conversations with Ryan Holiday concerning his book Discipline Is Destiny, exploring themes of self-control and character. Through these discussions, Vanderkam underscores the importance of incremental progress and structural discipline, offering audiences grounded, practical strategies for reshaping their daily routines, mastering their schedules, and cultivating enduring habits that support long-term success and well-being.

Books recommended by Laura Vanderkam

  1. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · Recommended · 1 episode

    Atomic Habits by James Clear is a widely praised guide that examines habit formation and personal development by focusing on small incremental behavioral changes and continuous self-improvement.

    Recommended
    “my favorite rule from Atomic Habits by James Clear is never miss two days in a row”
    Where to get it
  2. Discipline Is Destiny

    Ryan Holiday · Discussed · 1 episode

    Ryan Holiday's book Discipline Is Destiny explores the Stoic virtue of self-control through historical and philosophical examples.

    Discussed
    “at this great chat with Ryan holiday about his new book which is to do with discipline”
    Where to get it

Books Laura Vanderkam wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
9 Strategies To Better Control Your Time - Laura Vanderkam - #554Modern Wisdom2022-11-192
Other mentions (6: passing, ad reads, own books)
Own book Tranquility by Tuesday
“and so in in Tranquility by Tuesday one of the rules that I had people try um was to take one night for you and it was this idea of taking you know two hours like on a Thursday night to go do something that does not work it is not caring for family members”
Own book Tranquility by Tuesday
“plan on Fridays yeah so this is Tranquility by Tuesday rule number”
Own book Tranquility by Tuesday
“this is Rule Number Nine and Tranquility by Tuesday and this is about how we spend our Leisure Time”
Own book I Know How She Does It
“I did a different one for a book I wrote called I know how she does it”
Passing War and Peace
“I could have read war and peace ten times in this chunk of hours that I've spent reading like yet another article”
Passing War and Peace
“I could have read war and peace ten times in this chunk of hours that I've spent reading like yet another article”