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Modern WisdomOct 12, 2024

#850 - 2.75M Q&A - Women’s Value, Loneliness & Bernie Sanders

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#850 - 2.75M Q&A - Women’s Value, Loneliness & Bernie Sanders mentions Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Berkman, The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss, Spiritual Enlightenment Now by Ted McKenna, and Red Rising by Pierce Brown with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Meditations for Mortals

Oliver Berkman

meditations for mortals highly recommended you really need to read that book it's a good book read it once a day for four weeks so there's like 28 sm…

The Narrow Road Between Desires

Patrick Rothfuss

I read the narrow road between desires which is the new novella that patrick rothfuss wrote.

Spiritual Enlightenment Now

Ted McKenna

ted mckenna's spiritual enlightenment now is just so fantastic every time that i think about the path that you're on from an enlightenment perspectiv…

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I hit 2.75 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. Expect to learn whether I'll bring Bernie Sanders on the podcast, what I think about women's value to the world, why my forearms are this size, how to deal with loneliness, whether I'll release merch, why I'm a large emo kid, my advice for people going through a tough time and much more…

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Meditations for Mortals

Oliver Berkman

The host mentions 'Meditations for Mortals' as a valuable resource for self-reflection and understanding. They emphas…

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The Narrow Road Between Desires

Patrick Rothfuss

The host mentioned 'The Narrow Road Between Desires' as part of their recent reading experiences, highlighting their…

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Spiritual Enlightenment Now

Ted McKenna

The host mentions 'Spiritual Enlightenment Now' as a significant resource for understanding enlightenment from a prac…

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Red Rising

Pierce Brown

The host mentions 'Red Rising' as a book that remains essential on his list of must-reads, indicating its lasting val…

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The Lonely Chapter

The host discusses the challenges of loneliness, particularly for young individuals pursuing their goals. He emphasiz…

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The Anxious Generation

Jonathan Haidt

The host mentions 'The Anxious Generation' to highlight its profound impact on self-awareness and understanding one's…

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The Forgotten Highlander

Alistair Urquhart

The host briefly mentions 'The Forgotten Highlander' as part of a list of books they have read. This book is highligh…

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The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

The host mentions 'The Silent Patient' as part of a broader discussion on books that have impacted him. He highlights…

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A second recurring theme is self-discovery through therapy.
Referenced books include Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Berkman and The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals seeking personal growth and self-understanding and Fans of fantasy literature and Patrick Rothfuss.

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reading recommendations(2)self-discovery through therapy(2)book recommendations(1)books to read(1)comforting chick novels(1)loneliness and friendships(1)self-knowledge and therapy(1)self-knowledge and understanding(1)

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Meditations for Mortals

Oliver Berkman

Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and self-understandingOften cited around self-knowledge and therapy

“Highly recommended, you really need to read that book. It's a good book, read it once a day for four weeks.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: self-knowledge and therapy

For: Individuals seeking personal growth and self-understanding

Key quote: “meditations for mortals highly recommended you really need to read that book it's a good book read it once a day for four weeks so there's like 28 small chapters and uh it's fantastic”

The host mentions 'Meditations for Mortals' as a valuable resource for self-reflection and understanding. They emphasize its effectiveness in providing insights similar to those gained through therapy.

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The Narrow Road Between Desires

Patrick Rothfuss

Best for Fans of fantasy literature and Patrick RothfussOften cited around reading recommendations

“I read The Narrow Road Between Desires, which is the new novella that Patrick Rothfuss wrote.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: reading recommendations

For: Fans of fantasy literature and Patrick Rothfuss

Key quote: “I read the narrow road between desires which is the new novella that patrick rothfuss wrote.”

The host mentioned 'The Narrow Road Between Desires' as part of their recent reading experiences, highlighting their interest in Patrick Rothfuss's work. They expressed enthusiasm for the novella, indicating it was a worthwhile read amidst their exploration of various genres.

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Spiritual Enlightenment Now

Ted McKenna

Best for Individuals seeking practical insights into spirituality and enlightenment.Often cited around spiritual enlightenment

“Ted McKenna's Spiritual Enlightenment Now is just so fantastic.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: spiritual enlightenment

For: Individuals seeking practical insights into spirituality and enlightenment.

Key quote: “ted mckenna's spiritual enlightenment now is just so fantastic every time that i think about the path that you're on from an enlightenment perspective and spirituality it's a like the most objective look i've ever had the least woo esoteric look at just what enlightenment is from a person who seems pretty fucking enlightened.”

The host mentions 'Spiritual Enlightenment Now' as a significant resource for understanding enlightenment from a practical perspective. They appreciate the author's objective approach, which contrasts with more esoteric interpretations of spirituality.

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Red Rising

Pierce Brown

Best for Readers looking for impactful literatureOften cited around books to read

“Red Rising's not going anywhere.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: books to read

For: Readers looking for impactful literature

Key quote: “'red rising's not going anywhere'”

The host mentions 'Red Rising' as a book that remains essential on his list of must-reads, indicating its lasting value. He emphasizes that despite potential updates to his list, this book will not be removed due to its significance.

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The Lonely Chapter

Best for young individuals struggling with lonelinessOften cited around loneliness and friendships

“The speaker mentions the concept of 'the lonely chapter' in relation to their book, suggesting a deeper exploration of this theme.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: loneliness and friendships

For: young individuals struggling with loneliness

Key quote: “it takes most people a long time to actually start to really care about the meaning that they put into their friendships”

The host discusses the challenges of loneliness, particularly for young individuals pursuing their goals. He emphasizes that feeling isolated is a common experience and encourages listeners to seek out meaningful connections despite these struggles.

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The Anxious Generation

Jonathan Haidt

Best for Individuals seeking deeper self-awareness and personal growthOften cited around self-knowledge and understanding

“The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt was good.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: self-knowledge and understanding

For: Individuals seeking deeper self-awareness and personal growth

Key quote: “it's very good but it's rough uh it's not easy because you can't hide away from the things that you use bravado or uh momentum self-deception uh ignorance willful ignorance um to just cover over”

The host mentions 'The Anxious Generation' to highlight its profound impact on self-awareness and understanding one's own mental state. They describe the book as a challenging but enlightening experience that forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves.

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The Forgotten Highlander

Alistair Urquhart

Best for listeners interested in non-fiction and personal growthOften cited around book recommendations

“The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart also great.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: book recommendations

For: listeners interested in non-fiction and personal growth

Key quote: “the forgotten highlander by alistair urquhart also great that's real life non-fiction”

The host briefly mentions 'The Forgotten Highlander' as part of a list of books they have read. This book is highlighted as a notable non-fiction work among other recommendations.

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The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

Best for readers interested in psychological thrillersOften cited around self-discovery through therapy

“The Silent Patient, also really great good twist at the end.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: self-discovery through therapy

For: readers interested in psychological thrillers

Key quote: “the silent patient also really great good twist at the end”

The host mentions 'The Silent Patient' as part of a broader discussion on books that have impacted him. He highlights it for its engaging twist at the end, suggesting it adds to the conversation about self-awareness and understanding.

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Seven Eves

Neal Stephenson

Best for fans of science fiction and those seeking comfort in literatureOften cited around self-discovery through therapy

“I read Seven Eves again which is just this outstanding sci-fi book.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: self-discovery through therapy

For: fans of science fiction and those seeking comfort in literature

Key quote: “i read seven eves again which is just this outstanding sci-fi book”

The host mentions 'Seven Eves' as part of a broader discussion on personal growth and self-understanding. It serves as a comforting read during a challenging time, highlighting the importance of literature in coping with emotions.

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The Housemaid

Alex Michaelides

Best for Readers looking for comforting fiction.Often cited around comforting chick novels

“I read The Housemaid, that's actually pretty good.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: comforting chick novels

For: Readers looking for comforting fiction.

Key quote: “I read the housemaid uh that's actually pretty good.”

The host mentioned 'The Housemaid' as part of a personal anecdote about reading chick novels during a sad period. He found the book to be surprisingly good, indicating it provided some comfort.

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Lexicon

Best for Readers looking for diverse book recommendationsOften cited around reading recommendations

“I'm reading Lexicon, I've got.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: reading recommendations

For: Readers looking for diverse book recommendations

Key quote: “i'm reading at the moment lexicon”

The host briefly mentions reading 'Lexicon' as part of their exploration of different genres. This mention comes in the context of discussing their reading habits and experiences with various books.

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I read the narrow road between desires which is the new novella that patrick rothfuss wrote.

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