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Guest on On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Rob Dial appeared on On Purpose with Jay Shetty to discuss various topics related to personal growth, fear, and motivation, referencing notable literary works along the way. Dial recalled how Jay Shetty had recommended The Bhagavad Gita by Jack Hawley back in 2017, a book he subsequently obtained and read during his travels. He later referenced a specific example involving a lion or tiger attacking at night, which he believed was contained within the Bhagavad Gita, to illustrate concepts surrounding human fear. Additionally, Dial touched upon A Man on the Moon by Andrew Chaikin, connecting the narrative to Jim Carrey's experiences while preparing for his role in the film project Man on the Moon. Throughout the podcast, Dial used these literary and cinematic references to explore deeper philosophical questions about human behavior, personal development, and the nature of fear.

Books recommended by Rob Dial

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  1. The Bhagavad Gita

    Jack Hawley · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Jack Hawley, is an ancient sacred text that imparts profound spiritual wisdom, ethical duties, and philosophical guidance through a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna.

    Discussed
    “like I started talking with you about like the East and and you started I remember you told me in 2017 like you should read the Bhagavad Gita. So I literally wrote it I got it like the next week and read it while we were traveling.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty The Motivation Expert: Why You're FAILING To Achieve Your Goals (& Wha… 2024-07-01 Listen at 1:32
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. A Man on the Moon

    Andrew Chaikin · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Like I love the story and I put in the book of Jim Carrey when he decided to be uh in Man on the Moon.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty The Motivation Expert: Why You're FAILING To Achieve Your Goals (& Wha… 2024-07-01 Listen at 4:00
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Books Rob Dial wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Motivation Expert: Why You're FAILING To Achieve Your Goals (& What To Do About It!)On Purpose with Jay Shetty2024-07-013
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Level Up
“And you know, one of the examples I give in the book is is similar to that where it's like if you think about it, if you we've all had this where we have a really intense dream.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty The Motivation Expert: Why You're FAILING To Achieve Your Goals (& Wha… 2024-07-01 Listen at 7:05
Plugged Level Up
“an example I give in the book is I had a coaching client years ago, like 8, 9 years ago, and he was like, "Rob, I want to make $100,000 this year.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty The Motivation Expert: Why You're FAILING To Achieve Your Goals (& Wha… 2024-07-01 Listen at 19:00