Becoming
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Becoming by Michelle Obama gets recommended on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and The Mel Robbins Podcast, including episodes with James Smith and Shonda Rhimes, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
Becoming by Michelle Obama appears 4 times across 4 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“Carol Dweck, one of my favorite authors, becoming is better than being.”
Why people keep bringing this up
Both mentions come from episodes of The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett. In an interview listed with the guest labelled “Former First Lady,” Michelle Obama recounts aspects of her life — described in the episode quote as her journey and experiences, including an identity crisis and meeting Barack Obama — and the episode notes that she discusses those topics in her book. That direct discussion by the book’s author on a prominent podcast naturally generates mentions tied to her personal account.
A separate episode of the same podcast, featuring guest James Smith, invokes the phrasing “becoming is better than being” while referencing Carol Dweck, indicating that the title or concept resonates in wider conversations on growth and change. Together the two pieces of evidence show why this book keeps appearing on the podcast: one mention arises from the author’s firsthand discussion of material the book covers, and the other reflects the title’s conceptual utility in conversations about personal development.
The host mentions 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama to highlight the importance of embracing one's true self and rejecting societal pressures to conform. This book serves as a powerful example of modeling authenticity and self-acceptance, particularly for parents guiding their children.
The host mentions 'Becoming' by Carol Dweck to emphasize the importance of focusing on the process rather than the end goal. This perspective allows for a more fulfilling journey without the pressure of achieving specific milestones.
The host reflects on the impact of losing loved ones and how it prompted a reevaluation of life choices. Michelle Obama's book 'Becoming' is mentioned as it encapsulates the journey of self-discovery and breaking free from societal expectations.
Recent show rotation: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and Call Her Daddy.
Guests tied to these mentions include James Smith, Shonda Rhimes, and Former First Lady.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 14:22 in the episode where we captured it.
Quick FAQ
Answers to common book, episode, podcast, and guest questions.
Which episode recommended Becoming?
James Smith: How To Create The Life You’ve Always Wanted on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended Becoming by Michelle Obama. Other indexed episodes include The Secret to Stopping Fear & Creating the Future You Want with Shonda Rhimes on The Mel Robbins Podcast and Former First Lady (Michelle Obama): This Is A Scam! People Were Running From Us Because We Were Black! I Was Bitter About The Racism I Received! on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 14:22.
Which podcast mentioned Becoming?
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and Call Her Daddy are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Who recommended Becoming on podcasts?
James Smith, Shonda Rhimes, and Former First Lady are the main guests currently tied to recommending Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Why do podcast guests bring up Becoming?
The host mentions 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama to highlight the importance of embracing one's true self and rejecting societal pressures to conform. This book serves as a powerful example of modeling authenticity and self-acceptance, particularly for parents guiding their children. It most often appears in conversations about embracing individuality, personal growth and expectations, and life choices and purpose.
Mentions across episodes
Every mention card links back to the episode page and exact transcript anchor.
“The speaker mentions Carol Dweck as one of their favorite authors and references her idea that becoming is better than being.”
“Shonda refers to 'Becoming' as a book that provided her with lessons and inspiration.”
“Michelle describes her journey and experiences, including her identity crisis and meeting Barack Obama, which she discusses in her book.”
“Michelle Obama says this all the time you can't have everything all the time but you want to make sure that by the time the things you want by the time you're ready for the things you want you're still able to do them.”