Thomas Paine
Person
An historical figure whose life Cal Newport was researching for a book chapter, comparing him to Benjamin Franklin.
Mentioned in 3 videos
Videos Mentioning Thomas Paine
Jim Collins — A Rare Interview with a Reclusive Polymath | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Common Sense,' mentioned by Jim Collins to illustrate the concept of a monograph having the 'right size' for its message.
The 1-Page Productivity Hack That Will Save Your Sanity | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
An historical figure whose life Cal Newport was researching for a book chapter, comparing him to Benjamin Franklin.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An intellectual father of American independence, whose biography Sebastian Junger was reading. He admired Greek Stoics and incorporated their ideas into American governance.