David Brooks
Guest highlighted among top episodes; a recognizable name in the year’s lineup.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning David Brooks
Conversations with Tyler 2025 Retrospective
Conversations with Tyler
Guest highlighted among top episodes; a recognizable name in the year’s lineup.
Ep. 229: Developing Discipline
Cal Newport
Author mentioned in the context of 'The Road to Character', a book that can inspire and help extract pieces of character through studying inspiring people.
Full Length Episode | #180 | March 10, 2022
Cal Newport
Author of 'The Second Mountain', discussed for his concept of shifting focus from resume values to eulogy values in midlife.
Media’s Hottest Dealmaker on How to Negotiate, Mastering the Calendar to Create More Time, and More
Tim Ferriss
The author of 'The Second Mountain,' a book recommended for its insights on personal development and finding purpose beyond initial career objectives.
How to Embrace Slow Productivity, Achieve Mastery, and Defend Your Time — Cal Newport & Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Journalist and New York Times op-ed columnist, mentioned as someone who has a cool job, impacting national conversation through writing ideas.
#101 – Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos
Peter Attia MD
A New York Times columnist whose piece on pandemics and societal unity was discussed, highlighting the isolating nature of pandemics versus other crises.
How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time — Daily Stoic Author Ryan Holiday
Tim Ferriss
A reference is made to his idea of community breakdown and restoration.
#78 – Sasha Cohen: The price of achievement, and redefining success
Peter Attia MD
Author of 'The Second Mountain', a book Sasha Cohen found compelling for its themes of finding meaningful purpose beyond individual achievement.
Howard Marks | The Knowledge Project #53
The Knowledge Project Podcast
A New York Times columnist whose article on the polarization of the extreme left and right is referenced, highlighting the communication breakdown in politics.
Content Marketing Tips from Experts at First Round Capital and Andreessen Horowitz
Y Combinator
Associated with the annual Sydney Awards, where a First Round Capital piece on WeChat was recognized.
Ryan Holiday Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Journalist and author whose anecdote about 'unavoidable reality' upon having a child resonated with the hosts regarding the responsibilities of pet ownership.
E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and more
All-In Podcast
Author of a piece in The New York Times discussing the focus on election convenience versus certification issues.
Hugh Jackman — His Best Decisions, Favorite Books, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, & More
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Second Mountain', a book Hugh Jackman and his wife are currently reading aloud together in the mornings.
The Cure To A Mediocre Life: 3 Unexpected Ideas To Reinvent Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author whose column discussed Mason Curry's book 'Daily Rituals,' which inspired one of Newport's three ideas.
When Life Gets Hard: 12 Stoic Lessons To Change Your Life Before 2024 | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Columnist and author whose book 'The Second Mountain' discusses finding meaning in the second half of life.
Astro Teller Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Columnist whose article on planners versus wanderers in life resonated with Danielle Teller.
265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman
Peter Attia MD
Author of 'The Second Mountain,' who coined the term 'insecure overachievers' to describe individuals driven by external validation and achievement, a concept relevant to the discussion on productivity.
Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'The Road to Character', whose work on 'resume virtues' vs. 'eulogy virtues' influenced Dr. Attia's emotional health journey.
Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
Lex Fridman
New York Times columnist, whose ideas on 'eulogy virtues' vs. 'resume virtues' and 'the second mountain' are discussed in the context of living a meaningful life.
How To Build Lasting Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
FoundMyFitness
A friend of Arthur Brooks who writes about 'resume virtues' versus 'eulogy virtues,' emphasizing what truly matters in life versus what is achieved for external validation.
You Need To Be Bored. Here's Why. | Dr. Arthur Brooks
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Author of 'The Road to Character', who originated the concepts of 'resume virtues' and 'eulogy virtues'.
Arthur Brooks on Reinvention, Religion, and the Science of Happiness | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
Arthur Brooks' brother, who once commented on Arthur being 'so pro-immigrant, you marry them.'