Malcolm Gladwell
Canadian journalist and science writer
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Videos Mentioning Malcolm Gladwell
It's not 10,000 hours, it's 10,000 iterations.
Naval
Author and speaker referenced as the popularizer of the 10,000 hours idea; the speaker reframes mastery as driven by iterations.
Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Insights from Jeff Bezos, Must-Read Books, & More
Tim Ferriss
Author associated with the '10,000-hour rule,' which 'Range' by David Epstein counters.
Full Length Episode | #182 | March 17, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author whose writing style Cal Newport dissected in the past to learn idea-driven non-fiction.
Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)
Cal Newport
A non-fiction author whose publishing model, with fewer releases and a focus on lasting appeal, is contrasted with the high-volume genre fiction model.
Why I Left Twitter: A Conversation with Cal Newport (Episode #304)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of a writer whose work influenced Cal Newport, but who pulled back from offering direct advice.
Ep. 223: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email?
Cal Newport
A successful non-fiction author, mentioned as one of a handful of writers who achieve consistent high sales figures.
Ep. 220: The Two Types Of Ambition
Cal Newport
An author and speaker who has a podcast network and a MasterClass on writing, mentioned by Cal Newport.
Rick Rubin: Legendary Music Producer | Lex Fridman Podcast #275
Lex Fridman
A Canadian journalist, author, and speaker who co-founded the 'Broken Record Podcast' with Rick Rubin, initially envisioning it as a storytelling podcast.
Ep. 219: The Deep Reset And Intentionally Reconfiguring Your Life
Cal Newport
Author who wrote about 'Blue's Clues' in his book 'The Tipping Point', contrasting it with 'Sesame Street'.
Media’s Hottest Dealmaker on How to Negotiate, Mastering the Calendar to Create More Time, and More
Tim Ferriss
A well-known author and journalist, whose audio production company, Pushkin Industries, Aryeh B. Bourkoff has invested in.
Ep. 202: TikTok Dismisses Facebook, Good vs Deep, and Process-Centric Email | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
A serious runner who runs semi-regularly with some of the members of Cal Newport's writer's group.
Resilience: A Conversation with Amanda Knox (Episode #345)
Sam Harris
Author who covered Amanda Knox's case in his book 'Talking to Strangers,' suggesting her behavior was mismatched with reality.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
Author, whose writing style of using characters to tell bigger stories is admired.
Chris Bosh - How to Reinvent Yourself, The Way and The Power, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The author of 'Outliers' and 'Blink', books that influenced Chris Bosh's thinking.
Michael Lewis on the Crafts of Writing, Friendship, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Michael Lewis mentions him as one of the 'ingenious people' who provide feedback during his podcast's table reads.
Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author, journalist, and speaker who partners with Susan Cain to curate the Next Big Idea Book Club.
Robert Greene on Reading, The Laws of Power, and Detecting Lies | Knowledge Project Podcast Archive
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Author whose writing style and success Greene is sometimes compared to. Greene intentionally avoids reading too much of Gladwell's contemporary work to maintain originality.
How to Build Products Users Love with Kevin Hale (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 7)
Y Combinator
Author whose books have featured the work of John Gottman.
Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned as the originator of the 'New Yorker-style' self-help genre, which cites science and philosophy.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An author cited by Tyler Cowen as an example of talent that, if supported early, would negate the need for later measurement of success in philanthropy.
#57–Rick Rubin: collaborating with the greatest living musicians, & his personal weight loss story
Peter Attia MD
Co-host of Rick Rubin's podcast, Broken Record.
Adam Grant — The Man Who Does Everything | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Praised Adam Grant's books.
Phil Keoghan Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author cited for his quote about market research and new/different ideas.
Dax Shepard on the Craft of Podcasting, Favorite Books, and Dancing With Your Demons
Tim Ferriss
Author whose books Dax enjoys for their counterintuitive insights, particularly a chapter on dyslexia in 'David and Goliath'.