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Every book Oz Pearlman recommended on podcasts
Oz Pearlman appeared on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett to discuss personal growth, human psychology, and the mechanics of habit formation. As a mentalist whose work relies heavily on interpersonal observation, Pearlman frequently analyzes the behavioral frameworks that dictate everyday social interactions. During the conversation, he discussed several influential titles that shaped his approach to self-development and professional execution. Pearlman highlighted Dale Carnegie's classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, noting that while it belongs to a different era, he has read it repeatedly because it foundationalizes the interpersonal skills central to everything he does. Additionally, he discussed James Clear's Atomic Habits, explaining the profound impact the book had on his understanding of how intentional actions transition into ingrained muscle memory and ultimately become self-fulfilling routines. Through these discussions, Pearlman demonstrated a clear interest in practical psychology, behavioral conditioning, and the specific inflection points where human effort hardwires into permanent, productive habits.
Books recommended by Oz Pearlman
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Atomic Habits
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.
Discussed“For example, Atomic Habits had a huge impact on me. Some of these books that show you where is that inflection point from you trying to do something to you ingraining it in your muscle memory and now it becomes self-fulfilling.”
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help manual designed to improve interpersonal communication, business relations, and personal charisma.
Discussed“The skills surrounding everything I do, those skills, it's like How to Win Friends and Influence People. It's a book I've read over and over and over. It's It's I don't want to say it's dated, but it's of a different era.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oz Pearlman (Mentalist): This Small Mistake Makes People Dislike You! They Do This, They’re Lying! | The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett | 2025-10-23 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“You know, like the atomic habits you have to do like small. This was one that wasn't that hard.”