Malcolm Gladwell
Canadian journalist and science writer
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Videos Mentioning Malcolm Gladwell
Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author who sent Seth Godin his book 'The Tipping Point' and encouraged Seth to publish his own related work.
Ep. 255: The Failure Of Cybernetic Productivity
Cal Newport
A 'big idea' writer from the 1990s whose work influenced Cal Newport's early thinking about systems.
The 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and More | Richard Koch | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Outliers', whose thesis Richard Koch critiques as not universally true for 'unreasonable success'.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Author whose publisher was interested in Solomon's book but suggested removing mentions of death, highlighting societal discomfort with the topic.
Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned in the context of men over 45 often skipping breakfast or eating very little.
Aisha Tyler Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of the '10,000-hour rule' concept, which Aisha Tyler applies to the practice required for stand-up comedy.
Howard Marks on the US Dollar, Three Ways to Add Defense, and Good Questions | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Outliers', whose concept of being 'first in line' for timing and opportunity is referenced by Marks regarding his start in high-yield bonds.
The Productivity Paradox: The Harder You Try, The Worse It Gets... | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author who wrote about deliberate practice in his book 'Outliers,' referencing the study on violinists.
Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us! | E162
The Diary Of A CEO
Host Stephen Bartlett introduces Malcolm Gladwell as a business guru and rock star journalist, highlighting the formative impact of his books 'Outliers' and 'Blink' on his entrepreneurial journey.
Massive jobs revision, Kamala wealth tax, polls vs prediction markets, end of race-based admissions
All-In Podcast
Author whose work is cited for the idea that a top student from a non-Ivy League school might be better than a mid-tier Ivy League student due to motivation.
Ep. 235: Is Productivity Overrated?
Cal Newport
Author of 'Outliers,' whose work on practice and circumstance is contrasted with the 'why' of drive.
Debbie Millman Returns | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An author and speaker mentioned by Lear Shank in a question about how tight deadlines can eliminate writer's blocks.
Cheryl Strayed Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned by a listener regarding how large newsrooms and tight deadlines can eliminate writer's block, a concept discussed in relation to creative productivity.
Stephen Dubner Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author and public intellectual, mentioned as a fellow panelist on a prototype version of 'Tell Me Something I Don't Know' and in a hypothetical fistfight scenario.
Malcolm Gladwell Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The acclaimed author of five New York Times bestsellers and host of the 'Revisionist History' podcast. His work explores how ideas spread, decision-making, success, and the advantages of disadvantages.
How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret at 80 - Bill Gurley
Chris Williamson
'Range' is known as an antidote to Malcolm Gladwell's work but also has him quoted on its cover, illustrating the generalist vs. specialist debate.
Shaun White Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Outliers,' a book that impacted Shaun White's perspective on success and opportunity.
Ramit Sethi Interview: Part 1 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as an example of an author whose books are filled with unique examples, similar to Seth Godin's approach.
The Books I Read In December | 2021
Cal Newport
Mentioned as the originator of the 'New Yorker-style' self-help genre.
Shay Carl Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author whose book discusses the 10,000-hour rule for becoming an expert.
Q&A with Tim — The Upcoming AI Tsunami and Building Offline Advantage
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned in the context of the 'broken windows' theory, which relates to how minor infractions can lead to larger behavioral issues if not addressed.