Books

non-fiction work by Tim Ferriss

A book by Tim Ferriss that explores various health and optimization strategies.

2016 book by Cal Newport

Cal Newport's 2019 book that suggests a 30-day social media break as a viable strategy.

A book by Cal Newport exploring ways to reduce email in professional settings to improve focus and productivity.

Cal Newport's prior book discussed in the talk, emphasizing slower, more deliberate work patterns to reduce overload.

Cal Newport's book mentioned in the context of deliberate practice.

A book by the speaker about accelerated learning, referencing sequencing as a key problem-solving technique.

Tim Ferriss's book, compiled from interviews with various high performers, offering strategies for success.

A popular book by Matthew Walker, referred to as a 'runaway Smash Hit' but criticized for being alarmist and containing scientific distortions.

A book by Neil Gaiman, one of the first audiobooks the speaker listened to.

Tim Ferriss's book for which Tim McGraw answered some questions.

book by Viktor Frankl discussing humor as a tool for self-preservation and rising above adversity

Book by Dr. Anna Lembke about balance in the age of indulgence; discussed in context of dopamine schedules.

A book by Ralph Potts, recommended by Tim Ferriss as a philosophical operating system for long-term world travel.

A recommended book that touches on Stoic philosophy and calmness under duress.

Book by Tara Brach that helped Tim Ferriss relate to anger differently.

novel by Ernest Cline

written work by James Clear

Sci-fi novel used as a frame of reference for metaverse concepts.

Book about Richard Feynman's mischievous, tinkering mindset; used as an example of lifelong playful exploration.

A book by Geoff Smart that Tracy recommends as the single best simple book on hiring, outlining a structured process for talent selection.

book by Michael Pollan

A book mentioned by the host, whose central point is that stories bind humans together and are essential for societal function.

Referenced as the source where hell is mentioned, used to argue that hell is not necessary or convincing.

book by Greg McKeown

A scientific journal that published a study showing how specific breathing techniques can activate the immune system and provide resistance to infection.

Referenced as having published an article on the oldest multicellular organisms found.

A book by Ernest Becker that discusses how people hide from the reality of death and impotence.

1993 film by Steven Zaillian

The private thoughts of Marcus Aurelius, described as one of the most incredible books ever written.

A book by Nasim Taleb that discusses the difference between wild and mild success, attributing wild success to luck and mild success to skill.

David Allen's book, mentioned for its estimate that brain-dumping all tasks can take days for executives.

Cal Newport's 2006 book, discussed in relation to its core equation: work accomplished = total hours x intensity of focus.

non-fiction work by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The holy book of Muslims, containing revelations received by Muhammad, emphasizing monotheism and religious tolerance.

Andrew Huberman's upcoming book, launching April 22nd, 2025, which distills complex scientific information into actionable protocols for improving mental and physical health and performance.

A book and Ted Talk by Johann Hari arguing that depression is primarily a social issue linked to loneliness.

A book by Richard Koch that, when combined with 'Essentialism,' can offer significant guidance for efficiency.

A book mentioned in the speaker's library.

journal article; published in Nature on 2014-2

essay by Sam Harris

Ben Horowitz's book cited by the founder as influential; used to frame 'hard mode' leadership

book by Ryan Holiday

A book by Jim Collins, described as amazing.

epic poem attributed to Homer

A book excerpted by Tim Ferriss for 'The 4-Hour Body', focusing on understanding what scientific information truly matters.

book by Peter Thiel

American business-focused daily newspaper

Martha Beck's favorite book, which greatly influenced her perspective on dropping illusions and finding enlightenment.

book by Anthony de Mello

scientific article (publication date: August 2001)

A book by Steven Bartlett, described as very good.

tragedy by William Shakespeare

Wikimedia disambiguation page

taxonomic rank between family and genus

Magazine that featured Sam Bankman-Fried on its cover, highlighting his early success.

book by Steven Pressfield

novel by Hermann Hesse

Book on movement and brain plasticity by John Ratey.

A publication where Michael Lewis wrote articles under a pseudonym, edited by Michael Kinsley.

1948 self-help book by Dale Carnegie

A famous commencement speech by David Foster Wallace mentioned as one of the greatest and most unique, highlighting the importance of questioning basic assumptions and finding meaning in the mundane.

1983 book by Andy Grove

1979 novel by Douglas Adams

argentine academic journal

Theatrical adaptation by Manolis Skouloudis based on Fyodor Dostoevsky novel

book edition

influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds

1922 novel by James Joyce

American animated television series

1980 studio album by Queen

2012 non-fiction work by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

2003 non-fiction work by Michael Lewis

1988 novel by Paulo Coelho

non-fiction work by Bessel van der Kolk

Steve Martin's memoir, which inspired Cal Newport's 'be so good they can't ignore you' concept.

A book written by Nick Bostrom with consultation from Eliezer Yudkowsky, focusing on AI and existential threats.

A short book by Tim Urban recommended for reading.

Cal Newport's upcoming book that provides a systematic, multi-step process for building an ideal lifestyle vision, emphasizing broad life satisfaction beyond just work.

book by Morgan Housel

book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt

2011 non-fiction work by Daniel Kahneman

An excellent Cell Press journal where a study on rapid and reversible control of human metabolism by individual sleep states was published.

2015 film directed by Ridley Scott

1936 book by Dale Carnegie

novel by Carl Sagan

1976 essay by Richard Dawkins

1957 novel by Ayn Rand

1954–1955 fantasy novel trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien

2016 book by Mark Manson

scientific journal

Jocko Willink's book about taking responsibility for everything in one's world, discussed as the opposite of making excuses and blame.

academic journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

non-fiction book about wolves by Barry Lopez

novel by Kelley Wilde

book by Christopher McDougall

the first book of the Bible

fictional whale, namesake of the novel Moby-Dick

business and self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey