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Every book Ryan Schiller recommended on podcasts
Ryan Schiller appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast to discuss Librex and the importance of the free exchange of ideas on college campuses. During the episode, Schiller shared insights into his creative motivations and intellectual influences, highlighting books that shaped his thinking on creative resistance and strategic game theory. When asked about impactful literature, Schiller recommended The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, discussing how much he appreciated the book's exploration of creative resistance, the daily creative struggle, and the true meaning of being creative. In addition to that recommendation, Schiller mentioned reading The Mathematics of Poker by Bill Chen and Jerrod Ankenman. He explained that discovering and reading this particular book served as a pivotal moment that initially kick-started his deep personal interest in both game theory and poker. Through these reflections, Schiller connected creative perseverance with analytical thinking and strategic decision-making.
Books recommended by Ryan Schiller
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a well-known guide on overcoming creative blocks, conquering internal resistance, and approaching artistic work with professionalism and discipline.
Recommended“i guess i'll say i really like the book the the war of art um which is a book about creative resistance and the creative struggle and what it means to be creative”
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The Mathematics of Poker
Discussed“and that that he wrote a book called the mathematics of poker that i started reading and that first of all kick started my interest in game theory and second of all in poker”
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #172 – Ryan Schiller: Librex and the Free Exchange of Ideas on College Campuses | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2021-03-30 | 2 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“he also has another one called turning pro i think i mean he in general espouses like taking it seriously”