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Every book Sami Inkinen recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Sami Inkinen has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of May 20, 2026.
  • Sami Inkinen has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of May 20, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of May 20, 2026.
  • The 3 books Sami Inkinen has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 20, 2026: High Growth Handbook, The Score Takes Care of Itself and Trejo.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Sami Inkinen aired on May 20, 2026.

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Guest on The Tim Ferriss Show · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Sami Inkinen appeared on podcast episodes where he recommended several influential books focused on company management, coaching, and inspiring personal memoirs. He recommended Bill Walsh's book The Score Takes Care of Itself, noting its high-level utility for high-output management and leadership approaches that he shares with his own team. Inkinen also recommended Elad Gil's High Growth Handbook, praising it as a much newer and exceptionally practical resource for professional company management settings. Furthermore, Inkinen enthusiastically recommended Danny Trejo's memoir, Trejo, describing the book as an absolutely mind-breaking, inspiring read. Alongside the memoir, he referenced related culinary and lifestyle material associated with the author, highlighting the broad appeal and compelling personal journey shared within the pages of the recommended works during his discussion.

Books Sami Inkinen recommended or discussed

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  1. High Growth Handbook

    Elad Gil · Recommended · 1 episode

    Why people recommend it: This comprehensive reference guide serves as an operational manual for scaling early-stage startups from small teams into massive, enduring enterprises.

    Recommended
    “and high upput management actually the high growth handbook by El Gilvitz is much much much newer and I know you've interviewed El professional setting”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #866: Sami Inkinen of Virta Health — Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Rowing… 2026-05-20 Listen at 2:01:37
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The Score Takes Care of Itself

    Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, Craig Walsh · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, and Craig Walsh is a leadership and management classic written by the legendary San Francisco 49ers head coach.

    Recommended
    “The score will take care of itself, the 49ers coaches Walshshire's book and high upput management”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #866: Sami Inkinen of Virta Health — Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Rowing… 2026-05-20
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Trejo

    Danny Trejo; Donal Logue · Recommended · 1 episode

    Trejo by Danny Trejo and Donal Logue is a compelling memoir detailing the remarkable life, criminal past, redemption, and Hollywood career of the iconic actor.

    Recommended
    “Tjo by Danny Tjo. No kidding. Absolutely mind-blowing book. You know who Danny Tjo is?”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #866: Sami Inkinen of Virta Health — Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Rowing… 2026-05-20 Listen at 2:02:03
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood (Spiral-Bound)

    Danny Trejo · Recommended · 1 episode

    Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood by Danny Trejo is a vibrant collection of recipes and stories celebrating the actor's culinary and cultural roots.

    Recommended
    “Tjo by Danny Tjo. No kidding. Absolutely mind-blowing book. You know who Danny Tjo is?”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #866: Sami Inkinen of Virta Health — Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Rowing… 2026-05-20 Listen at 2:02:03
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#866: Sami Inkinen of Virta Health — Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Rowing 2,750 Miles, and Lessons from Fixing Metabolic Health in 100,000+ PeopleThe Tim Ferriss Show2026-05-204