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Every book Michael Blevins recommended on podcasts

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  • Michael Blevins has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of April 16, 2020.
  • Michael Blevins has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of April 16, 2020.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of April 16, 2020.
  • The 3 books Michael Blevins has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 16, 2020: Atomic Habits, The Hero with a Thousand Faces and Why We Sleep.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Michael Blevins aired on April 16, 2020.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Michael Blevins appeared on Modern Wisdom for a wide-ranging conversation that explored topics far beyond fitness, touching on behavioral patterns, mythology, and sleep science. The host brought up James Clear's bestselling book Atomic Habits to discuss how elite athletes manage boredom and maintain consistency in their routines. Michael Blevins also referenced Joseph Campbell's influential work The Hero with a Thousand Faces, alluding to the classic narrative arc of the hero's journey in storytelling and personal development. Additionally, the conversation highlighted Matthew Walker's comprehensive book Why We Sleep, which the host used as an example of a text that builds absolute authority around a fundamental, life-affirming directive to rest eight hours a night. By weaving these titles into the discussion, Michael Blevins and the host illustrated how human psychology, structural storytelling habits, and biological necessities intersect to shape human behavior, performance, and long-term health outcomes.

Books recommended by Michael Blevins

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  1. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · Discussed · 1 episode

    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.

    Discussed
    “in James clears atomic habits which I'm sure you'll be familiar with he talks about”
    Modern Wisdom A Conversation Not About Fitness - Michael Blevins - #160 2020-04-16 Listen at 32:36
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Hero with a Thousand Faces

    Joseph Campbell · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is a seminal study of comparative mythology that outlines the universal narrative structure of the hero's journey, detailing stages such as departure, initiation, and return.

    Discussed
    “obviously I don't you probably read a lot of Joseph Campbell's stops the arc of the hero to hear what the Thousand Faces”
    Modern Wisdom A Conversation Not About Fitness - Michael Blevins - #160 2020-04-16 Listen at 54:46
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Why We Sleep

    Matthew Walker · Discussed · 1 episode

    Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is an acclaimed exploration of sleep neurobiology and the critical importance of rest for overall health and cognitive function.

    Discussed
    “but like Matthew Walker why we sleep It is an entire book an entire book that says sleep out as sleep eight hours a night”
    Modern Wisdom A Conversation Not About Fitness - Michael Blevins - #160 2020-04-16 Listen at 1:27:56
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
A Conversation Not About Fitness - Michael Blevins - #160Modern Wisdom2020-04-163