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Modern WisdomJul 29, 2024

#818 - Andrew Wilkinson - How To Stop Feeling Like Your Success Is Never Enough

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#818 - Andrew Wilkinson - How To Stop Feeling Like Your Success Is Never Enough includes mentions of How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis, Influence by Robert Cialdini, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber, and Poor Charlie's Almanack by Charlie Munger, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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How to Get Rich
Felix Dennis

Indexed context: The host mentions 'How to Get Rich' to highlight the paradox of wealth and personal fulfillment. Felix Dennis's insights challenge the common desire…

Influence
Robert Cialdini

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Influence' by Robert Cialdini as a valuable resource for understanding human misjudgment and the psychological tactics used in sal…

The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' as a pivotal book that shaped their understanding of entrepreneurship. It highlights the tension between pas…

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Andrew Wilkinson is an entrepreneur, co-founder of Tiny, and an investor. "I'll be happy when..." is the beginning of many people's mindsets about life and happiness. We assume that happiness sits on the other side of the next set of goals, even though right now we're on the other side of our last set of goals. So the question is, what if you're a billionaire? Does this pattern ever stop? Expect to learn whether successful people are just disordered, if SSRIs aren’t actually that bad, what Andrew learned from Warren Buffett, whether there's a number you reach in your bank account to feel like you ‘made it’, why wealthy people distort reality, where to find smart people to hire for your business, how to learn to trust your entrepreneurial gut and much more...
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How to Get Rich
Felix Dennis

The host mentions 'How to Get Rich' to highlight the paradox of wealth and personal fulfillment. Felix Dennis's insig…

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Influence
Robert Cialdini

The host mentions 'Influence' by Robert Cialdini as a valuable resource for understanding human misjudgment and the p…

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The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber

The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' as a pivotal book that shaped their understanding of entrepreneurship. It hi…

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The E-Myth

The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' as a significant influence on their understanding of entrepreneurship. They…

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Poor Charlie's Almanack
Charlie Munger

The host highlights Charlie Munger's concept of inversion as a powerful tool for enhancing decision-making. This appr…

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Harry Potter
JK Rowling

The host references 'Harry Potter' to illustrate a personal transformation regarding trust and understanding of good…

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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel

The host discusses the importance of redefining one's relationship with money, inspired by a friend's experience afte…

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Dopamine Nation
Anna Lembke

There's a great book called Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lemkin. She's awesome. And I love this idea that the way the…

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  • Referenced books include How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis and Influence by Robert Cialdini.
  • Related interests include entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs and business professionals.

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How to Get Rich
Felix Dennis
Best for entrepreneurs and aspiring business ownersOften cited around lessons in entrepreneurship

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One of the most impactful books that I recommend to every entrepreneur is a book called How to Get Rich. It is by a guy named Felix Dennis, who is a magazine publishing mogul.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners
Indexed context: Most people think they want to get rich when really they just want to make 500 grand a year or a million dollars a year.
The host mentions 'How to Get Rich' to highlight the paradox of wealth and personal fulfillment. Felix Dennis's insights challenge the common desire for extreme wealth by revealing the downsides that often accompany it.
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Influence
Robert Cialdini
Best for entrepreneurs and business professionalsOften cited around human psychology in business

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I read a book called Influence by Robert Cialdini, which kind of, it's kind of a broad overview of all of the most common causes of human misjudgment.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: entrepreneurs and business professionals
Indexed context: I read a book called Influence by Robert Cialdini, which kind of, it's kind of a broad overview of all of the most common causes of human misjudgment.
The host mentions 'Influence' by Robert Cialdini as a valuable resource for understanding human misjudgment and the psychological tactics used in sales and marketing. This insight is particularly relevant for entrepreneurs who need to navigate complex human behaviors in their work environments.
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The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber
Best for entrepreneurs and business leadersOften cited around entrepreneurship challenges

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The E-Myth was huge for me. I would say most of my most valuable reading hasn't been business. It's actually been psychology.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: entrepreneurs and business leaders
Indexed context: The E-Myth was huge for me.
The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' as a pivotal book that shaped their understanding of entrepreneurship. It highlights the tension between passion and the realities of managing a business, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the challenges that come with growth and delegation.
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Best for aspiring entrepreneurs and business ownersOften cited around entrepreneurship challenges

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The speaker mentions reading 'The E-Myth' during a time of pain, relating to an example in the book about a bakery owner overwhelmed with work.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners
Indexed context: The E-Myth was huge for me.
The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' as a significant influence on their understanding of entrepreneurship. They highlight how the book addresses the balance between passion and the realities of running a business.
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Best for Individuals seeking to improve their decision-making skillsOften cited around decision-making and happiness

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The speaker discusses Charlie Munger's idea of inversion and how it can be applied to improve decision-making and happiness.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their decision-making skills
Indexed context: The speaker discusses Charlie Munger's idea of inversion and how it can be applied to improve decision-making and happiness.
The host highlights Charlie Munger's concept of inversion as a powerful tool for enhancing decision-making. This approach not only aids in making better choices but also contributes to overall happiness.
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Harry Potter
JK Rowling
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of trust dynamics.Often cited around learning from experiences

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The speaker reflects on their trusting nature and how watching Harry Potter movies influenced their perspective on good and bad people.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of trust dynamics.
Indexed context: I remember watching Harry Potter movies and you see like Voldemort or Die Hard and there's the bad guy.
The host references 'Harry Potter' to illustrate a personal transformation regarding trust and understanding of good versus bad people. This experience parallels the lessons learned in life, emphasizing the importance of personal experiences over borrowed advice.
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Best for Individuals seeking a healthier perspective on wealth and success.Often cited around complexities of money

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Morgan Housel says that the only way to win the game is to stop moving the goalposts.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking a healthier perspective on wealth and success.
Indexed context: Morgan Housel says that the only way to win the game is to stop moving the goalposts.
The host discusses the importance of redefining one's relationship with money, inspired by a friend's experience after selling his company. They reference Morgan Housel's insights on the futility of constantly moving financial goalposts, emphasizing a more balanced approach to life beyond wealth accumulation.
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Dopamine Nation
Anna Lembke
Best for Individuals struggling with anxiety and information overloadOften cited around mental health and information overload

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There's a great book called Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lemkin. She's awesome. And I love this idea that the way the dopamine system works is that you can get addicted to anything.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals struggling with anxiety and information overload
Indexed context: I think that you really have to be very careful about what goes in.
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Best for Individuals interested in philanthropy and ethical considerations in charitable givingOften cited around effective philanthropy and altruism

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The speaker refers to reading a book by Michael Lewis, discussing the complexities of Sam Bankman-Fried's actions and philanthropy.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Individuals interested in philanthropy and ethical considerations in charitable giving
Indexed context: it's so easy to twist Sam Bankman-Fried and say, you know, he's this horrible guy and all this stuff.
The host mentions Michael Lewis's book in the context of discussing the complexities of philanthropy and the controversial figure of Sam Bankman-Fried. They highlight the paradox of someone committing fraud while also giving large sums to charity, prompting a deeper reflection on the nature of effective altruism.
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It's Never Enough cover
Best for Individuals interested in philanthropy and effective altruismOften cited around philanthropy and charity

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Andrew Wilkinson mentions his book and invites people to check it out.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in philanthropy and effective altruism
Indexed context: Well, uh, they can follow me on, on X or Twitter. I don't know what we're calling it these days.
The host mentions 'It's Never Enough' in the context of discussing the challenges and criticisms surrounding effective altruism and philanthropy. The reference serves to highlight the need for better mechanisms in charitable giving and the importance of accountability in the sector.
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How to Get Rich
Modern Wisdom · 35:07
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Influence
Modern Wisdom · 34:37
Indexed context: The host mentions 'Influence' by Robert Cialdini as a valuable resource for understanding human misjudgment and the psychological tactics used in sal…
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How to Get Rich
Felix Dennis

The host mentions 'How to Get Rich' to highlight the paradox of wealth and personal fulfillment. Felix Dennis's insights challenge the common desir…

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Influence
Robert Cialdini

The host mentions 'Influence' by Robert Cialdini as a valuable resource for understanding human misjudgment and the psychological tactics used in s…

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The E-Myth Revisited
Michael Gerber

The host mentions 'The E-Myth Revisited' as a pivotal book that shaped their understanding of entrepreneurship. It highlights the tension between p…

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