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Every book William Leith recommended on podcasts

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  • William Leith has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of June 13, 2020.
  • William Leith has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of June 13, 2020.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of June 13, 2020.
  • The 2 books William Leith has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 13, 2020: The Slight Edge and The intelligent investor.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from William Leith aired on June 13, 2020.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

William Leith appeared on Modern Wisdom to discuss various topics related to wealth, success, and economic history. During his appearance, he shared insights on personal achievement and mentioned notable historical figures and literature that explore these themes. Specifically, William Leith recommended The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson, describing it as a genuinely good self-help book that outlines the foundational principles required to succeed at a given endeavor through continuous learning and dedication. In addition to discussing self-improvement, William Leith touched upon the broader context of investing and wealth accumulation. He brought up Benjamin Graham, the author of The Intelligent Investor, while recounting the history of legendary investor Warren Buffett. William Leith noted how Buffett went to Columbia University and met Graham, establishing a connection that heavily influenced modern financial philosophy. Through these discussions, William Leith highlighted the importance of foundational knowledge, whether applied to personal habits through Jeff Olson's work or through the timeless financial strategies taught by Benjamin Graham.

Books William Leith recommended or discussed

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  1. The Slight Edge

    Jeff Olson · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is a self-improvement book focusing on how small, daily disciplines compound over time to create massive long-term success or failure.

    Recommended
    “yeah I'm saying it's it's something like the slight edge by Jeff Olson basically says you're gonna if you want to succeed at something you're gonna have to learn all about it”
    Modern Wisdom Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich - William Leith - #183 2020-06-13 Listen at 13:47
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The intelligent investor

    Benjamin Graham · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham is a foundational value investing text that outlines strategies for mitigating risk and evaluating market securities.

    Discussed
    “he went to Columbia and he met Benjamin Graham who was the guy who wrote the intelligent investor”
    Modern Wisdom Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich - William Leith - #183 2020-06-13 Listen at 15:55
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich - William Leith - #183Modern Wisdom2020-06-133