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Every book Paul Brunson recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 9 books · 3 episodes across 1 podcast

Paul Brunson is a matchmaker and relationship expert best known for his work in television and coaching individuals on building lasting personal connections. Appearing on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Brunson recommended and discussed several books focused on human behavior, romance, and professional networking. He recommended Eli J. Finkel's The All-or-Nothing Marriage to discuss relationship satisfaction data, and referenced Richard Reeves's Of Boys and Men alongside Daring Young Men to explore the challenges facing men regarding employment and education. Brunson strongly endorsed Gary Chapman's The Five Love Languages, explaining how it served as a foundational concept that transformed his own marriage and improved communication in relationships. He also recommended Amir Levine and Rachel Heller's Attached while discussing attachment styles, and brought up Keith Ferrazzi's Never Eat Alone to illustrate the power of socializing and strengthening weak ties. Finally, Brunson referenced Carol S. Dweck's Mindset to explain the differences between closed-minded and open-minded people during discussions on personal growth.

Books recommended by Paul Brunson

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  1. Attached

    Amir Levine, M.D.; Rachel Heller · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Amir Levine and Rachel Heller's psychological guide explores adult attachment styles and offers practical insights into finding and keeping romantic love based on scientific research.

    Discussed
    “and Dr LaVine in his book attached then starts to write about attachment”
    Where to get it
  2. The all-or-nothing marriage

    Eli J. Finkel · Recommended · 2 episodes

    The All-or-Nothing Marriage is a social psychology book by Eli J.

    Recommended
    “there's a small percentage of us and I'll go to Eli fle research who wrote phenomenal books but one is called the All or Nothing marriage that I love and in it he states that if you look at marriages committed relationships that 20% of us have higher satisfaction than we ever have in the history of relationships”
    Where to get it
  3. The Five Love Languages

    Gary Chapman · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a popular relationship guide that categorizes emotional communication into five distinct styles for giving and receiving affection.

    Recommended
    “I think it's talked about but not even talked about enough is Gary Chapman's five love languages it seems so simple but it literally changed my marriage”
    Where to get it
  4. Daring Young Men

    Richard Reeves · Recommended · 1 episode

    Daring Young Men by Richard Reeves is a sociology and parenting book that examines the structural challenges, employment struggles, and educational disparities facing modern boys and men.

    Recommended
    “I know Richard Reeves ­talks about this quite a bit phenomenal book of boys and men where you can see ­just the levels of unemployment”
    Where to get it
  5. Never Eat Alone

    Keith Ferrazzi · Recommended · 1 episode

    Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi is a popular guide to professional networking, relationship-building, and social success based on cultivating meaningful connections one person at a time.

    Recommended
    “the concept is Never Eat Alone you know Keith farazi has a book called Never Eat Alone which I think is a phenomenal book but it's about the power of socializing”
    Where to get it
  6. Of Boys and Men

    Richard Reeves · Recommended · 1 episode

    Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves is an insightful sociological examination of the modern challenges, educational struggles, and structural disadvantages currently facing boys and men.

    Recommended
    “I know Richard Reeves ­talks about this quite a bit phenomenal book of boys and men where you can see ­just the levels of unemployment”
    Where to get it
  7. Mindset

    Carol S. Dweck · Discussed · 1 episode

    Mindset by Carol S.

    Discussed
    “Carol dwick talks about this in her book mindset we have closed-minded open-minded those are the closed-minded”
    Where to get it
  8. The 5 Love Languages for Men

    Gary Chapman · Discussed · 1 episode

    The 5 Love Languages for Men by Gary Chapman is a popular relationship guide that outlines different ways individuals express and receive affection.

    Discussed
    “and this was so small but so significant is I bought Dr Gary Chapman's five love languages right which outlines right five ways that we recognize and see love”
    Where to get it
  9. The Paradox of Choice

    Barry Schwartz · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz examines how an abundance of modern options can lead to anxiety, decision fatigue, and diminished personal satisfaction.

    Discussed
    “but what I find interesting is there's a book Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz and he's the less is more right”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Paul Brunson: Women Need To Lower Their Standards! If They Have These 3 Traits, Never Let Them Go! If You Get Sick, There’s A 624% Chance He’ll Leave!The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2025-01-302
Paul Brunson: "The 70/30 Body Shape Is Scientifically The Most Sexy" & THIS Predicts Divorce!The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2024-02-014
World’s No.1 Matchmaker: How To FIND And KEEP Real Love!: Paul BrunsonThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2022-10-176