Mother Teresa
Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and missionary (1910–1997)
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Mother Teresa
Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
Tim Ferriss
Referenced in the breath exchange example.
Ep. 191: Working Seasonally, Fixing Twitter, and Curing Burnout
Cal Newport
Mentioned humorously in comparison to Cal Newport's advice.
Emilio Frazzoli, CTO, nuTonomy - MIT Self-Driving Cars
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of the trolley problem, as an unlikely choice in a hypothetical ethical dilemma.
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Peter Attia MD
A Catholic saint and missionary, quoted for the idea that people will act for the 'one' rather than the 'many'. Also used as an example of someone with 'power' due to her ability to manifest change.
Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism | Lex Fridman Podcast #138
Lex Fridman
Compared unfavorably to Bill Gates in terms of positive impact on the lives of poor people, despite her altruistic life. Yaron Brook criticizes her approach as merely helping people not die, while Bill Gates provided technology for greater efficiency.
226 ‒ The science of happiness | Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.
Peter Attia MD
A Catholic saint known for her missionary work, cited as someone who achieved world fame through service to others.
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The Diary Of A CEO
A Catholic saint, used as an example of someone with ego related to sacrifice and being seen sacrificing for others.
From Scallop Kingpin to Selling 8-Figure Domains (4K)
Tim Ferriss
A figure mentioned in one of Charlie Tuna's tenets to emphasize that business is for profit, not charity.
Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Catholic Church | Lex Fridman Podcast #304
Lex Fridman
Used as an example of someone who possessed a keen sense of self but gave a gift of self to light other people up.
Walter O'Brien Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Catholic saint, mentioned in contrast to Bill Gates regarding the scale of impact in philanthropy.
Will MacAskill Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Catholic saint and missionary, mentioned in a provocative comparison with Bill Gates regarding the scale of impact in philanthropy.
Tony Robbins Interview: Part 2 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Spiritual leader, mentioned as a past client of Tony Robbins.
Tony Robbins Interview with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
A leader Tony Robbins has consulted.
Ed Cooke Interview: Part 2 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Discussed in a hypothetical scenario to illustrate the debate between prioritizing internal altruism versus external outcomes, with some arguing she was a 'media hound'.
How To Build Lasting Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
FoundMyFitness
An Albanian nun who dedicated her life to serving the poorest in Kolkata, serving as an example of moral beauty that inspired Malcolm Muggeridge.