Mark Twain
American author and humorist (1835–1910)
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Videos Mentioning Mark Twain
James Smith: How To Create The Life You’ve Always Wanted | E120
The Diary Of A CEO
Author quoted for his wisdom on anxiety: 'I've had many worries in my life, most of which never happened.'
David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282
Lex Fridman
Cited by the host for his quote: 'I do not want my schooling to interfere with my education.'
The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson
Tim Ferriss
An American writer, incorrectly attributed with the quote 'history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.' Ferguson corrects this, sharing Twain's actual quote about history being like a kaleidoscope.
David Wolpe: Judaism | Lex Fridman Podcast #270
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as an author in 'Letters from Earth' whose comedic descriptions of heaven highlight the human inability to truly imagine eternity.
#146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries
Peter Attia MD
A famous American humorist, mentioned as a contemporary of Josh Billings, whose poem inspired 'The Squeaky Wheel' concept.
The Random Show with Kevin Rose — Current Books, Men's Groups, the Latest in NFTs, and More
Tim Ferriss
Quoted regarding the importance of pausing and reflecting when finding oneself on the side of the majority.
How to Manage with Ben Horowitz (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 15)
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of someone who couldn't write a good short letter, implying a parallel to the speaker's challenge of condensing a book into a short lecture.
Dr. Jim Loehr on Mental Toughness, Energy Management, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author quoted on the two most important days in life: birth and discovering one's purpose.
The Random Show with Tim Ferriss & Kevin Rose — Affordable Luxuries, Brain Stimulation, and More!
Tim Ferriss
American writer, whose historical accounts of coyotes are mentioned by Tim Ferriss as having caused significant 'damage and craziness' to their perception.
Ken Burns — A Master Filmmaker on Creative Process | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
American writer and humorist, subject of a Ken Burns documentary.
Mary Karr — Memoirs on Creative Process and Finding Gifts in the Suffering | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
American writer whose tall tales Mary Karr compares to her father's storytelling style.
Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An author quoted by Graham Duncan on the brevity of life and the importance of loving over bickering.
Grandmaster Maurice Ashley — The Path and Strategies of World-Class Mastery | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author quoted by Tim Ferriss: 'Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect.'
Howard Marks — How to Invest with Clear Thinking | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author whose quote, 'It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you know for certain that just ain’t true,' is highly regarded by Howard Marks for its wisdom in investing.
David Yarrow on Art, Markets, Business, and Combining It All | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
American writer, quoted as saying the two most important days in a person's life are the day they're born and the day they find out why.
Jason Fried Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An American writer to whom Jason Fried attributes the quote 'comparison is the death of joy'.
Adam Robinson — Outflanking and Outsmarting the Competition | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author quoted about the two most important days in one's life: birth and discovering one's purpose.
Jimmy Carr: "There's A Crisis Going On With Men!"
The Diary Of A CEO
Cited for his quote about not being inconvenienced by billions of years before birth, relating to mortality.
Learn Any Hard Skill In 2024 - How To Eliminate Distraction & Master Productivity | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
His storytelling style is used as a benchmark to praise Nick Offerman's narrative abilities in parts of his book.
Jack Kornfield - How to Reduce Anxiety and Polish the Lens of Consciousness | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
American writer who famously said, 'My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened,' illustrating the nature of anxiety.
Walter O'Brien Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An American writer and humorist, quoted by Tim Ferriss regarding reflective thinking when on the side of the majority.
Will MacAskill Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A renowned American writer, quoted for his advice: 'Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.'
Kevin Costner Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An American writer quoted by Kevin Costner regarding the importance of never forgetting one's childhood.
Maria Popova Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An American writer mentioned as one of the figures Maria Popova pulls excerpts from.