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#177 - Jim Mullane - How To Get Better With Books

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Guest: Jim Mullane

Notable books mentioned: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, Start With Why by Simon Sinek, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

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12 Rules for Life

Jordan Peterson

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Digital Minimalism

Cal Newport

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Start With Why

Simon Sinek

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#177 - Jim Mullane - How To Get Better With Books mentions 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, Start With Why by Simon Sinek, and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: Jim Mullane

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Jim Mullane is the man behind the fastest growing Instagram page focussed on self-development & books @GetBetterWithBooks. Developing a reading habit & retaining what you read is a goal many of us have. Today expect to learn the most important elements of creating a reading habit, how to avoid the most common pitfalls when starting reading, a ton of Jim's best suggestions for his favourite books including a load you will have never heard of and so much more...

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12 Rules for Life

Jordan Peterson

Best for Readers interested in deep philosophical insightsOften cited around wisdom in books

“It's hard to distill wisdom in a book like that in, you know, an Instagram post.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: wisdom in books

For: Readers interested in deep philosophical insights

Key quote: “It's hard to distill wisdom in a book like that in, you know, an Instagram post.”

The host briefly mentions '12 Rules for Life' to highlight the challenge of summarizing its wisdom in a concise format. This comment reflects on the depth of the book's insights compared to the brevity of social media.

ASIN: B0797Y87JC

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Digital Minimalism

Cal Newport

Best for Readers who struggle with finishing books they don't enjoy.Often cited around Reading habits and book recommendations

“Digital minimalism by Cal Newport should have been an article.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Reading habits and book recommendations

For: Readers who struggle with finishing books they don't enjoy.

Key quote: “digital minimalism by Cal Newport should have been an article.”

The host critiques the notion that one must finish every book they start, using 'Digital Minimalism' as an example of a book that could have been more concise. They suggest that many self-development books, including this one, often contain ideas that could be expressed in a much shorter format.

ASIN: 0525542876

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Start With Why

Simon Sinek

Best for Readers who question popular self-development booksOften cited around Opinions on popular books

“There's a book start with why by Simon Sinek. It's widely popular in the book Instagram fear.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Opinions on popular books

For: Readers who question popular self-development books

Key quote: “I think it's very superficial. I think it's very redundant and I wasn't a huge fan of this.”

The host expresses a critical view of 'Start With Why' by Simon Sinek, describing it as superficial and redundant despite its popularity. They emphasize the importance of being honest about one's reading preferences and not feeling pressured to enjoy widely acclaimed books.

ASIN: 9124023493

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

Best for Readers who are discerning about popular self-help literature.Often cited around Critique of self-development books

“Mark Manson, the subtle art, like just didn't get it, man.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Critique of self-development books

For: Readers who are discerning about popular self-help literature.

Key quote: “Mark Manson, the subtle art, like just didn't get it, man.”

The host critiques the trend of self-development books, suggesting that many could be condensed into shorter formats. They specifically mention Mark Manson's 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' as an example of a book that didn't resonate with them due to its writing style and content.

ASIN: B01I29Y344

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Models

Mark Manson

Best for Individuals seeking to enhance their confidence and interpersonal skills.Often cited around pickup artistry and confidence

“Models by Mark Manson is like the pickup artistry book for people that don't want to be CD pickup artists.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: pickup artistry and confidence

For: Individuals seeking to enhance their confidence and interpersonal skills.

Key quote: “Models by Mark Manson is like the pickup artistry book for people that don't want to be CD pickup artists.”

The host mentions 'Models' by Mark Manson as a valuable resource for those looking to improve their confidence and understanding of attraction. They emphasize that this book stands out as it offers genuine insights rather than superficial advice.

ASIN: B00C93Q5KK

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The Road to Character

David Brooks

Best for Readers seeking personal development and self-reflection.Often cited around opinions on popular books

“He wrote a couple of books, the road to character, which is easily in my top 10 books.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: opinions on popular books

For: Readers seeking personal development and self-reflection.

Key quote: “it's more important to, to be upfront with yourself and what do you truly believe in?”

The host discusses the importance of being honest about one's reading preferences, especially regarding popular books. They mention 'The Road to Character' as a significant work that emphasizes true virtues over external status.

ASIN: 0812983416

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The 5 AM Club

Robin Sharma

Best for Individuals interested in personal developmentOften cited around morning routines

“I'm sure you guys are all familiar with the 5am club.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: morning routines

For: Individuals interested in personal development

Key quote: “I'm sure you guys are all familiar with the 5am club.”

The host briefly mentions 'The 5 AM Club' to highlight its popularity. This reference suggests that many listeners may already be aware of the book's concepts.

ASIN: B07KRM53PR

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The Moral Animal

Robert Wright

Best for young adults interested in personal developmentOften cited around reading habits and metrics

“Robert Wright's The Moral Animal just plain took my head off.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: reading habits and metrics

For: young adults interested in personal development

Key quote: “Robert Wright's The Moral Animal just plain took my head off.”

The host mentions 'The Moral Animal' by Robert Wright as a powerful example of a book that can significantly impact a reader's perspective. They emphasize the importance of engaging with books that resonate deeply rather than adhering to arbitrary reading metrics.

ASIN: B003VXI8DO

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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Robert Persig

Best for listeners interested in cultural referencesOften cited around legendary motorcycle maintenance

“One of them was that this zen art of motorcycle maintenance right it's one of those legendary.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: legendary motorcycle maintenance

For: listeners interested in cultural references

Key quote: “this zen art of motorcycle maintenance right it's one of those legendary.”

The host briefly mentions 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' as a legendary book. This reference suggests a cultural significance rather than a deep analysis of its content.

ASIN: 0061673730

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Thunder at Twilight

Frederick Morton

Best for Readers looking to expand their literary horizonsOften cited around book recommendations and reading habits

“The second book was called Thunder at Twilight. I forget the name of the author, but it was a historical work based off of Vienna pre-World War I.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: book recommendations and reading habits

For: Readers looking to expand their literary horizons

Key quote: “There was a lot of social pressure as to why I forced myself to finish it because I was a part and part of a book club with my sister and my dad and my uncle who actually recommended that book.”

The host mentions 'Thunder at Twilight' as an example of a book that was outside of their usual reading preferences, highlighting the importance of exploring diverse topics. Despite the social pressure to finish the book due to a book club, the host found the writing style challenging and not engaging.

ASIN: B00G1SD54S

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Ego is the Enemy

Ryan Holiday

Best for Readers looking to improve their book retention strategies.Often cited around retaining book information

“I did this for Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: retaining book information

For: Readers looking to improve their book retention strategies.

Key quote: “I did this for Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.”

The host discusses the challenges of retaining information from books and shares personal strategies for improving retention. He specifically mentions using note cards for key concepts from 'Ego is the Enemy' to reinforce learning.

ASIN: 1591847818

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