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Every book Michael Yo recommended on podcasts
Michael Yo appears on long-form interview programs like The Joe Rogan Experience as an entertainer and public figure focused on personal development, physical fitness, and mental resilience. Throughout his podcast appearances, Yo enthusiastically recommends practical self-improvement literature that has directly influenced his daily routines and mindset. Chief among these is David Goggins' memoir Can't Hurt Me, which Yo credits with inspiring him to post motivational notes on his mirror and radically alter his workout habits and discipline. He also strongly recommends the audiobook version of Goggins' work, noting that the unique commentary and elaboration provided between chapters add immense value for listeners. Additionally, Yo recommends Chris Voss's Never Split the Difference, praising its practical negotiation tactics derived from real-world FBI experience. Beyond his primary recommendations, Yo and his hosts touch on broader analytical literature, discussing Steven Pinker's Enlightenment Now in the context of global violence trends, reflecting an overall interest in psychology, self-mastery, and data-driven perspectives on human progress.
Books recommended by Michael Yo
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Can't Hurt Me
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a raw memoir and self-improvement guide detailing the author's harrowing journey from a brutal, abusive childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and record-breaking endurance athlete.
Recommended“like I told you about David Goggins last time I was here I read his book and you know posted [ __ ] on my mirror you know and trying to make strides too”
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Never Finished
Never Finished by David Goggins is an intense memoir that chronicles the author's relentless pursuit of mental toughness, detailing the harrowing challenges he faced and conquered throughout his remarkable life.
Recommended“and the audio Bush book I would actually recommend because in between chapters he talks about all the different things that happen and actually elaborates in a more extensive way makes you go holy [ __ ]”
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Never Split the Difference
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz is a bestselling negotiation guide written by a former international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI.
Recommended“yeah it's uh I read a book called never split the difference have you read that one it's amazing bro”
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Enlightenment Now
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker is a data-driven defense of reason, science, humanism, and human progress, arguing that global living standards have steadily improved.
Discussed“no no yes not read any of Steven Pinker's work mm-hmm Steven Pinker is a really really brilliant guy and one of the things that he gets criticized for is showing how much less violent the world is today how much less crime there is how much less rape how much less murder”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #1472 - Michael Yo | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2020-05-12 | 2 |
| #1433 - Michael Yo | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2020-02-27 | 4 |