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Every book Travis Haley recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Shawn Ryan Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Travis Haley appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show, where he discussed his experiences and military perspectives. During the conversation, Haley recommended The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters, mentioning it by name to explain the concept of the amygdala hijack and how individuals can maintain emotional control during critical stress situations. Furthermore, Haley brought up The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton as another phenomenal book, discussing how it examines the psychological traits found across various professions, including spies, serial killers, military personnel, and chief executive officers. Through these mentions, Haley highlighted books that explore human psychology, emotional regulation, and behavioral traits under pressure.

Books recommended by Travis Haley

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  1. The Chimp Paradox

    Steve Peters · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters is a psychological guide that uses a metaphor of the emotional 'chimp' and the rational human brain to help readers understand emotional control and impulse management.

    Recommended
    “it's like that's the amydala hijack that's the the chimp Paradox great book if if nobody's ever read that by the way if they want to know more about that”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #172 Travis Haley - Blackwater Sniper's Controversial Moments in Deadl… 2025-02-17 Listen at 2:05:07
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The wisdom of psychopaths

    Kevin Dutton · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton is a fascinating exploration of psychopathic traits, examining how characteristics typically associated with extreme deviance can also manifest as adaptive strengths in high-achieving professions like business, law enforcement, and surgery.

    Recommended
    “another phenomenal book is the wisdom of psychopaths what we can learn from spies serial killers military and CEOs”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #172 Travis Haley - Blackwater Sniper's Controversial Moments in Deadl… 2025-02-17 Listen at 3:47:46
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#172 Travis Haley - Blackwater Sniper's Controversial Moments in Deadly War ZonesThe Shawn Ryan Show2025-02-172