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Sahil Bloom books: every book Sahil Bloom wrote and recommended

Guest on Modern Wisdom, My First Million, How I Write · 5 books · 3 episodes across 3 podcasts

Across 3 podcasts. Every show Sahil Bloom appears on, in one place — not just one.

Books by Sahil Bloom

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2 books Sahil Bloom wrote, best known first. What podcasts say about them →

Sahil Bloom is a writer, entrepreneur, and creator who shares insights on business, wealth, and personal growth across podcasts. During various podcast appearances, Bloom has discussed and referenced several notable books to illustrate key concepts. On the My First Million podcast, Bloom brought up Tim S. Grover's book Winning, referencing a specific section about achieving an initial win to explain how accomplishing even a small goal builds a foundational ounce of confidence for future pursuits. While appearing on Modern Wisdom, Bloom mentioned Joseph Heller's classic novel Catch-22 to tell a story about true wealth and having enough, contrasting the monetary earnings of the author with the deeper fulfillment of personal sufficiency. Additionally, on the How I Write podcast, Bloom discussed Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham to highlight how working within forced constraints can effectively breed creativity, noting that the book was written using only forty-nine different words. In the same conversation, Bloom discussed Tim Urban's book What's Our Problem?, describing it as a substantial and enduring work capable of deeply impacting how people think about the world, serving as an example of thoughtful writing that stands apart from rapid growth-hacking mentalities.

Books recommended by Sahil Bloom

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  1. Winning

    Tim S. Grover; Shari Wenk; Pete Simonelli · Recommended · 1 episode

    Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness by Tim S.

    Recommended
    “I reference this part of this book all the time cuz I think it's so applicable, but in Tim Grover's book Winning, he talks about achieving your first win. And when you achieve that first win, no matter what it is, it builds this little ounce of confidence.”
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  2. Catch-22

    Joseph Heller · Discussed · 1 episode

    Catch-22 is Joseph Heller's famous satirical novel about the absurd bureaucratic paradoxes and psychological toll of military life during World War II.

    Discussed
    “and vonette asks heler how does it feel that just yesterday the owner of this house made more money than your book Catch 22 made in the entirety of its lifetime”
    Where to get it
  3. Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds!

    Dr. Seuss · Discussed · 1 episode

    Dr.

    Discussed
    “and he wrote green eggs and ham with 49 different words total and it became you know it sold over 10 million copies”
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  4. Green Eggs and Ham

    Dr. Seuss · Discussed · 1 episode

    Green Eggs and Ham by Dr.

    Discussed
    “and he wrote green eggs and ham with 49 different words total and it became you know it sold over 10 million copies”
    Where to get it
  5. What's Our Problem?

    Tim Urban · Discussed · 1 episode

    What's Our Problem? by Tim Urban is a self-help book for societies that examines political tribalism, ideological extremism, and the breakdown of modern discourse through illustrated analysis.

    Discussed
    “I mean Tim's uh you know what's our problem his new book like it's a Tome that is going to be out there forever and could impact the way that people think about the world”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Harsh Truth About Money & Happiness - Sahil Bloom - #899Modern Wisdom2025-02-061
Nick Bare Tells ALL: Natural Vs Steroids, $60M Supplement Empire & Sub-3 MarathonsMy First Million2024-01-081
Sahil Bloom’s Content Empire Playbook | How I Write PodcastHow I Write2023-12-203
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged The 5 Types of Wealth
“so in the book there's a wealth score quiz so it this is the way of actually assessing where you exist on this broader definition of Wealth Beyond just money”