Every book Mike Thurston recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Mike Thurston

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   The Game

   Neil Strauss · Discussed · 1 episode

   The Game by Neil Strauss is a journalistic account of the author's immersion into the secretive and controversial world of pickup artists.

   Discussed

   “Neil Strauss, who wrote The Game, now identifies as this super aligned, awakened family man, has an awesome quote that says: "Unspoken expectations are premeditated resentments."”

   Modern Wisdom How Social Media Fuels Our Insecurities - Mike Thurston 2024-01-11 Listen at 39:27

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
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   Waking Up

   Sam Harris · Discussed · 1 episode

   Waking Up by Sam Harris is a rigorous exploration of spirituality, consciousness, and meditation stripped of religious dogma, advocating for mindfulness through a scientific lens.

   Discussed

   “Sam Harris had this really beautiful idea about the balance of being and becoming that was really lovely, but tactically, I have to say I'm struggling to nail that balance.”

   Modern Wisdom How Social Media Fuels Our Insecurities - Mike Thurston 2024-01-11 Listen at 57:10

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible

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