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Stephen King
American novelist and writer (born 1947)
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Videos Mentioning Stephen King
Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #313
Lex Fridman
Author referenced in mentoring/pacing and the discipline of writing; used as inspiration.
Nic Carter: Bitcoin Core Values, Layered Scaling, and Blocksize Debates | Lex Fridman Podcast #173
Lex Fridman
An author whose quote about freedom and beauty (using the metaphor of caged birds) is used to close the podcast.
Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)
Cal Newport
A famous horror author, mentioned as an example of an author who 'upped the violence of the horror'. His book 'On Writing' is recommended for aspiring writers.
E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Author of 'On Writing', a book highly recommended for aspiring writers, with his personal story of persistence highlighted.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson on Writing, Career Reinvention, and More
Tim Ferriss
An author whose classic fiction books Mark Manson is re-reading during a period of decompression and creative openness.
Ep. 223: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email?
Cal Newport
A highly successful author whose books consistently sell well, though sales may vary.
"The War of Art" Author Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Momentum, and Turning Pro
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as an example of a writer focused on producing books in the second half of his career.
The 6 Books I Read In June 2022 | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author whose paperback rights for 'Carrie' were around $400,000, mentioned in comparison to Mario Puzo's record-setting rights for 'The Godfather'.
Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Author who received a large sum for the paperback rights to his book 'Carrie' around the same time as Puzo.
The Books Cal Newport Read in April 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Author of 'On Writing,' a renowned book on the craft of writing, which Cal Newport compares to Anne Lamott's 'Bird by Bird.'
Ep. 194: Doing Less, Building Discipline, and the Books Cal Newport Read in April | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Author of 'On Writing', a widely-read book on the craft of writing.
Max Tegmark: The Case for Halting AI Development | Lex Fridman Podcast #371
Lex Fridman
Author of 'Needful Things', a novel referenced for its depiction of a 'Moloch-like' character.
Jessica Lahey on Parenting, Desirable Difficulties, And Much More! | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A celebrated author whose book 'On Writing' is a go-to for Jessica Lahey for inspiration and joy in writing.
Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks | Lex Fridman Podcast #193
Lex Fridman
Prolific author, mentioned in the context of writing and whether ideas simply 'come' to a writer or require a 'grind'.
Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love, Evolution, and the Human Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #140
Lex Fridman
Author of 'On Writing,' mentioned for his tips on writing, including writing for a specific person.
How to Play Offense with Money — Ramit Sethi, Author of "I Will Teach You to Be Rich"
Tim Ferriss
Author whose 'National Book Club speech' inspired Ramit Sethi's idea for a bucket list exercise with his wife.
Harley Finkelstein — Strategies from Shopify, the Future of Retail, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author known for his review of 'The Elements of Style', praising its lack of 'bullsh*t' and emphasizing its rule to 'omit needless words'.
Lisa Ling — Exploring Subcultures, Learning to Feel, and Changing Perception | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The author who advised Neil Gaiman to 'enjoy it' during his popularity.
Jeff Atwood: Stack Overflow and Coding Horror | Lex Fridman Podcast #7
Lex Fridman
Cited as an example of a writer who understands the suffering and dedication involved in the writing process, similar to programming.
Dr Mark Plotkin on Ethnobotany, Real vs Fake Shamans, Hallucinogens, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A colleague of Mark Plotkin at Jaguar Health who is developing an anti-diarrheal medicine from tree sap in Peru, putting money back into communities.
Darren Aronofsky Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Carrie', mentioned by Darren Aronofsky.
Ep 246: Are Smartphones Bad for Kids?
Cal Newport
Author of 'The Colorado Kid', a short anti-mystery novel mentioned by Cal Newport as a serendipitous find.
Ep. 245: "Crazy" Productivity
Cal Newport
Used as a contrast to the productivity pace discussed, representing a high-volume, rapid output of work.
Mike Birbiglia Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as potentially having a quote on the front of 'English as a Second F*cking Language'.