Ernest Hemingway
Influential author cited in discussion of literature and world-building.
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Videos Mentioning Ernest Hemingway
Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #484
Lex Fridman
Influential author cited in discussion of literature and world-building.
Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, 10x Growth, and More
Tim Ferriss
Famous author, whose 'six-word story' is mentioned as an example of conveying a lot of information in a very short, impactful form.
Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger & Peter Attia (Ep. 195)
Peter Attia MD
An author whose work Junger read while trying to become a writer.
How to Become the Architect of Your Life, Optimism as the Purpose of Life, Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
An American novelist, cited by Wade Davis as a master of dialogue whose work he studied to improve his own writing.
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Peter Attia MD
A famous American novelist, mentioned by Steve as his literary aspiration during his college years.
Porn Addiction, The Corrosiveness of Secrets, and Books to Change Your Life | Jason Portnoy
Tim Ferriss
Author whose books stuck with Jason after reading them during his travels; a Nobel Prize winner whose work was widely copied, making it seem less unique over time.
Media’s Hottest Dealmaker on How to Negotiate, Mastering the Calendar to Create More Time, and More
Tim Ferriss
The author of 'The Sun Also Rises,' a book that impacted Aryeh B. Bourkoff's thinking.
Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #227
Lex Fridman
An American novelist, whose 'The Old Man and the Sea' is discussed as sharing existentialist themes with 'Moby Dick', specifically focusing on courage and confronting life's difficulties in old age.
Mark Normand: Comedy! | Lex Fridman Podcast #255
Lex Fridman
Writer, mentioned as a 'manliest guy' who lived an adventurous life, but also as someone who likely struggled with loneliness and depression.
Tim Ferriss Q&A: Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, and Much More
Tim Ferriss
Author, alluding to his 'write drunk, edit sober' approach, applied by Tim to podcasting.
How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin
Andrew Huberman
Author, possibly misattributed, for a quote about grinding and staring at a page until 'beads of blood form on your forehead'.
Barry Barish: Gravitational Waves and the Most Precise Device Ever Built | Lex Fridman Podcast #213
Lex Fridman
American novelist and short-story writer, author of 'The Old Man and the Sea,' whose concise writing style is contrasted with Melville's, making his work more accessible and enjoyable even without understanding its metaphorical depth.
Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions | Lex Fridman Podcast #152
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Old Man and the Sea,' whose philosophy on luck and preparation is discussed.
Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3 And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A novelist, used figuratively to describe Loot: as if he wrote only the first page and let the community complete the book, demonstrating a new way of collaborative creation.
Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author whose writing philosophy ('write drunk, edit sober') Tim Ferriss attempts to follow in a constrained way.
David Goggins 48 Hour Challenge - 4 Miles Every 4 Hours | Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman
An author whose works were part of the speaker's early reading influences.
David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #119
Lex Fridman
An American author, whose short stories like 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro' are admired by David Eagleman.
Phil Keoghan Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Old Man and the Sea', a book Phil Keoghan reads annually.
Jason Fried Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A writer known for his concise storytelling, referenced with the 'baby shoes' story.
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Peter Attia MD
A renowned author mentioned as an example of a writer whose voice would be invaluable to future generations if his audiobooks existed.
Tools of Titans with Brené Brown | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An author whose presence is felt in the Parisian streets where Tim Ferriss was writing.
Mike Birbiglia Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Famous writer whose quotes are collected as 'mind writing slogans'.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A writer whose lean style Sebastian Junger admired and who inspired his own writing, also mentioned as an inspiration for Sebastian's travels to Spain.
The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training | Christopher Sommer | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A prolific writer mentioned for his habit of ending his writing sessions mid-sentence to facilitate picking up the next day.