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Modern WisdomJun 3, 2023

#636 - Rob Dyrdek - The Man Who Tracks Every Second Of His Life

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Die With Zero Atomic Habits The Road Less Traveled The Obstacle Is the Way

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Die With Zero

Bill Perkins

I believe that this book is going to be one of the seminal personal development books and it's going to have a real long tail to it.

Atomic Habits

James Clear

I believe that this book is going to be one of the seminal personal development books and it's going to have a real long tail to it.

The Road Less Traveled

Scott Peck

the longest duration on the new york times bestseller list founded in 1935 is for the road less traveled by scott peck which on the 14th of april 199…

Guest: Rob Dyrdek

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Rob Dyrdek is a former professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, reality TV star, venture capitalist and a producer. What if you tracked every second of your life? What if you dialled in every process, calorie, action and thought to facilitate your best performance? What if you manifested a Playboy wife out of thin air by just wanting her a lot? Today we get to find out. Expect to learn about Rob’s journey from a small-town kid to a globally successful entrepreneur, his rigorous system for intentionality and productivity, the crucial factors that propelled him towards success, the system behind Rob’s meticulous tracking of his daily activities, how Rob met his dream wife, Rob's bulletproof investment strategy, his thoughts on the personal development space and much more... Extra Stuff: Check out Rob's website - https://dyrdekmachine.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Die With Zero

Bill Perkins

The host mentions 'Die With Zero' to emphasize the importance of spending money on experiences while one is still cap…

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' in the context of discussing the importance of front-loading experiences and living…

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The Road Less Traveled

Scott Peck

The host mentions 'The Road Less Traveled' to emphasize the importance of deep philosophical understanding in creatin…

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The Obstacle Is the Way

Ryan Holiday

The host mentions 'The Obstacle Is the Way' in the context of discussing financial strategies and living a fulfilling…

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Start at the End

The host mentions 'Start at the End' as a pivotal resource that reshaped their approach to both business and personal…

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Money Master the Game

Tony Robbins

The host mentions 'Money Master the Game' by Tony Robbins as a pivotal resource that transformed their understanding…

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Discipline is Destiny

Ryan Holiday

The host discusses the transformative power of discipline in their life, emphasizing how it has led to significant im…

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You Are a Badass

The host discusses the importance of patience and intention in the book writing process, referencing 'You Are a Badas…

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The conversation centers on book publishing goals.
A second recurring theme is book writing process.
Referenced books include Die With Zero by Bill Perkins and Atomic Habits by James Clear.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals seeking to optimize their life experiences and financial strategies. and Individuals interested in personal development and financial planning.

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book publishing goals(1)book writing process(1)business strategy and life design(1)importance of discipline(1)money and life experiences(1)personal finance philosophy(1)personal finance strategies(1)philosophy of intention(1)

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Individuals seeking to optimize their life experiences and financial strategies.Individuals interested in personal development and financial planningaspiring authors and individuals seeking personal growthIndividuals interested in personal finance and life fulfillmentEntrepreneurs and individuals seeking life directionIndividuals seeking to improve their financial literacy

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Die With Zero

Bill Perkins

Best for Individuals seeking to optimize their life experiences and financial strategies.Often cited around money and life experiences

“The book is aligned with the philosophy of front loading experiences and maximizing current earning potential for a fulfilling life.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: money and life experiences

For: Individuals seeking to optimize their life experiences and financial strategies.

Key quote: “I believe that this book is going to be one of the seminal personal development books and it's going to have a real long tail to it.”

The host mentions 'Die With Zero' to emphasize the importance of spending money on experiences while one is still capable of enjoying them. They believe the book aligns closely with their philosophy on living a fulfilling life and managing finances effectively.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and financial planningOften cited around personal finance strategies

“The speaker reflects on the success of 'Atomic Habits' and its long duration on the New York Times bestseller list, indicating a desire for their own work to achieve similar recognition.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: personal finance strategies

For: Individuals interested in personal development and financial planning

Key quote: “I believe that this book is going to be one of the seminal personal development books and it's going to have a real long tail to it.”

The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' in the context of discussing the importance of front-loading experiences and living intentionally. They draw parallels between the book's principles and the philosophy of maximizing life experiences while maintaining financial security.

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The Road Less Traveled

Scott Peck

Best for aspiring authors and individuals seeking personal growthOften cited around philosophy of intention

“The speaker mentions 'The Road Less Traveled' by Scott Peck as having a long duration on the New York Times bestseller list, highlighting its success and influence.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: philosophy of intention

For: aspiring authors and individuals seeking personal growth

Key quote: “the longest duration on the new york times bestseller list founded in 1935 is for the road less traveled by scott peck which on the 14th of april 1995 had its 598th week on the list”

The host mentions 'The Road Less Traveled' to emphasize the importance of deep philosophical understanding in creating impactful work. They highlight the book's long-standing success as a benchmark for their own aspirations in writing.

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The Obstacle Is the Way

Ryan Holiday

Best for Individuals interested in personal finance and life fulfillmentOften cited around personal finance philosophy

“Mentioned as a seminal personal development book alongside Die With Zero.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: personal finance philosophy

For: Individuals interested in personal finance and life fulfillment

Key quote: “I believe that this book is going to be one of the seminal personal development books and it's going to have a real long tail to it.”

The host mentions 'The Obstacle Is the Way' in the context of discussing financial strategies and living a fulfilling life. They emphasize the importance of front-loading experiences and making intentional choices about how to spend one's time and money.

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Start at the End

Best for Entrepreneurs and individuals seeking life directionOften cited around business strategy and life design

“The book 'Start at the End' was a business book that emphasized deciding exactly what you want out of a business from the very beginning.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: business strategy and life design

For: Entrepreneurs and individuals seeking life direction

Key quote: “I need to design the life that I want.”

The host mentions 'Start at the End' as a pivotal resource that reshaped their approach to both business and personal life. They emphasize the importance of defining desired outcomes before embarking on any venture, which led to a transformative realization about their own happiness and success.

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Money Master the Game

Tony Robbins

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their financial literacyOften cited around understanding money

“Tony Robbins reached out to help promote his book 'Money Master the Game', which changed the speaker's life and understanding of money.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: understanding money

For: Individuals seeking to improve their financial literacy

Key quote: “But when I got that book, it changed my life.”

The host mentions 'Money Master the Game' by Tony Robbins as a pivotal resource that transformed their understanding of money management. This book prompted the host to reevaluate their financial strategies and ultimately led to significant changes in their approach to wealth creation.

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Discipline is Destiny

Ryan Holiday

Best for Individuals seeking personal development and improved life qualityOften cited around importance of discipline

“The speaker mentions discussing Ryan Holiday's new book, 'Discipline is Destiny', in relation to measuring discipline against goals.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: importance of discipline

For: Individuals seeking personal development and improved life quality

Key quote: “But in terms of motivation to do the thing or reinforcement to do the thing, you also need a backwards or an internal looking like the goal is the forward.”

The host discusses the transformative power of discipline in their life, emphasizing how it has led to significant improvements in their quality of life. They reference Ryan Holiday's book 'Discipline is Destiny' to highlight the necessity of having goals to measure one's discipline against.

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You Are a Badass

Best for Aspiring authors and creativesOften cited around book writing process

“The speaker references 'You Are a Badass' in the context of its long-standing presence on the New York Times bestseller list, comparing it to their own goals.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: book writing process

For: Aspiring authors and creatives

Key quote: “I realized at that point like hey no you are you are creating a work that needs to be on par with having the ability to live in the New York Times for five plus years.”

The host discusses the importance of patience and intention in the book writing process, referencing 'You Are a Badass' as an example of a successful book that has remained on bestseller lists for years. This comparison highlights the ambition and depth the host aims to achieve with their own work.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Best for Aspiring authors and creative individualsOften cited around book publishing goals

“The speaker humorously mentions 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' in relation to its impressive duration on the bestseller list, reflecting on the competitive nature of achieving bestseller status.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: book publishing goals

For: Aspiring authors and creative individuals

Key quote: “i photoshopped a new on my vision board i photoshopped fuck off diary of a wimpy kid fuck you know what i'm saying”

The host mentions 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' in the context of discussing the longevity and success of books on the New York Times bestseller list. This reference serves to illustrate the ambitious goals the host has set for their own writing project.

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Die With Zero

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I believe that this book is going to be one of the seminal personal development books and it's going to have a real long tail to it.

Atomic Habits

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I believe that this book is going to be one of the seminal personal development books and it's going to have a real long tail to it.

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