Books of Titans Podcast

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 1 of Jason’s 2018 Reading list – Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Show Notes Suggested by Joe De Sena, Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis, Bryan Callen, Laird Hamilton, Nick Szabo, Bob Metcalfe in various episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Ayn Rand Jennifer...The post #45: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 46 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton. Show Notes Suggested by Matt Mullenweg on page 203 in Tools of Titans. Author: Alain de Botton Books of Titans Book Review Erik’s Favorite Slogan:...The post #44: How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 45 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Age of Propaganda by Anthony Pratkanis and Elliot Aronson. Show Notes Suggested by Ramit Sethi on page 289 in Tools of Titans. Authors: Anthony Pratkanis & Elliot Aronson Books of Titans Book Review WWII Carrot...The post #43: Age of Propaganda by Anthony Pratkanis and Elliot Aronson appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 12 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 7 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb. Show Notes Discussed by Ryan Holiday and many others on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast. Author: Nassim Taleb Books of Titans book review. Nassim...The post #42: Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad are joined by special guest Mike Schiavone of The Good Network Podcast to discuss book 14 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Show Notes Special Guest Mike Schiavone from The Good Network Podcast Discussed by Jocko Willink on episode...The post #41: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 36 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Power of Persuasion by Robert Levine. Show Notes Suggested by Will MacCaskill on page 448 in Tools of Titans. Author: Robert Levine Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #40: The Power of Persuasion by Robert Levine appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 11 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull. Show Notes Discussed by Ezra Klein on episode 208 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Ed Catmull Erik’s Book Review Pixar Short FilmsThe post #39: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 10 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. Show Notes Discussed by Mark Bittman on episode 205 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Haruki Murakami Erik’s Book Review I’m a Runner: Runner’s World... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 7 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 7 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Show Notes Discussed by Derek Sivers and Bryan Johnson on episodes 202 and 81 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast. Author: Daniel Kahneman...The post #37: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 8 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Principles by Ray Dalio. Show Notes Discussed by Ray Dalio & Tim Ferriss on episode 266 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Ray Dalio Erik’s Book Review How The Economic Machine Works Video by Ray DalioThe post #36: Principles by Ray Dalio appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 34 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Hooked by Nir Eyal. Show Notes Suggested by Marc Goodman on page 426 in Tools of Titans. Author: Nir Eyal Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #35: Hooked by Nir Eyal appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 21 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 9 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. Show Notes Discussed by Josh Waitzkin, Rick Rubin, Laird Hamilton, Naval Ravikant, Jason Never, Adam Robinson, Woman Chinani, Krista Tippett, and Gretchen Rubin on...The post #34: Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 5 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination by Neal Gabler. Show Notes Discussed by Marc Andreessen & Tim Ferriss on episode 163 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Neal Gabler Erik’s Book ReviewThe post #33: Walt Disney by Neal Gabler appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 38 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Maxims and Reflections by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Show Notes Suggested by Ed Cooke on page 519 in Tools of Titans. Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Books of Titans Book Review Art versus Science: ‘Color...The post #32: Maxims and Reflections by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 31 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Republic by Plato. Show Notes Suggested by Maria Popova on page 206 in Tools of Titans. Author: Plato Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #31: The Republic by Plato appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 1 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss. Show Notes Discussed by Eric Ripert & Tim Ferriss on episode 268 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Timothy Ferriss (he went with Timothy instead of Tim for this book) Erik’s...The post #30: Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

Two new episodes have been recorded about Blood Meridian that provide a better discussion and more details: Blood Meridian with Erik Rostad Blood Meridian Discussion with Dr. Jason A. Staples & Erik Rostad In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 29 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Blood Meridian...The post #29: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 28 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin. Show Notes Suggested by Bryan Callen on page 485 in Tools of Titans. Author: Josh Waitzkin Books of Titans Book Review Searching for Bobby Fischer trailer Josh Waitzkin...The post #28: The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 27 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales. Show Notes Suggested by Laird Hamilton on page 94 in Tools of Titans. Author: Laurence Gonzales Books of Titans Book Review Jim Elliot Quote – “I wrestle solely for the...The post #27: Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 26 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X. Show Notes Suggested by Casey Neistat on page 218 in Tools of Titans. Authors: Malcolm X & Alex Haley Books of Titans Book Review Conked Hair Bootlegger/Baptist...The post #26: The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this special episode, Erik Rostad discusses the genesis of the Books of Titans project, provides an update on the podcast, and talks about what’s coming up in 2018. Erik & Jason will be back on schedule next Friday when they discuss The Autobiography of Malcolm X.The post #25.5 – Special Episode – Thanksgiving Update appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 25 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss and Brian Koppelman on page 225 in Tools of Titans. Author: Julia Cameron Books of Titans Book Review The Philosopher’s Stone Podcast: The...The post #25: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 24 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy. Show Notes Suggested by Noah Kagan on page 328 in Tools of Titans. Author: David Ogilvy Books of Titans Book Review Washington Post – Gatekeepers say gender-neutral pronouns pose...The post #24: Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 23 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson. Show Notes Suggested by Peter Attia on page 70 in Tools of Titans. Authors: Carol Tabris & Elliot Aronson Books of Titans...The post #23: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 22 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford. Show Notes Suggested by Daymond John on page 324 in Tools of Titans. Author: Jack Weatherford Books of Titans Book Review Book critique...The post #22: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 21 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer. Listener Comments – submitted by William Anthony This book is NOT kind to West Point? I don’t agree with that assessment. Damon had been accepted to West Point the...The post #21: Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 20 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Heraclitean Fire by Erwin Chargaff. Show Notes Suggested by Eric Weinstein on page 526 in Tools of Titans. Purchase book on The Rockefeller University Press (just $19.99 hardcover and free ePub). Author: Erwin Chargaff Books...The post #20: Heraclitean Fire appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 19 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Dune by Frank Herbert. Show Notes Suggested by Kelly Starrett on page 123 in Tools of Titans. Author: Frank Herbert Books of Titans Book Review C.S. Lewis – Funeral of a Great MythThe post #19: Dune by Frank Herbert appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 18 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss on page 255 in Tools of Titans. Author: Henry David Thoreau Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #18: Walden by Henry David Thoreau appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 17 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Show Notes Suggested by Paulo Coelho in Tools of Titans. Author: Anne Lamott Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #17: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 16 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Start With Why by Simon Sinek. Show Notes Suggested by Peter Diamandis and Robert Rodriguez in Tools of Titans. Author: Simon Sinek Books of Titans Book Review Simon Sinek’s TED Talk with 33 million views....The post #16: Start With Why by Simon Sinek appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this special episode, Erik Rostad is interviewed about the Books of Titans project on the The Good Network podcast. Learn about the genesis of the Books of Titans! Show Notes The Good Network website, Twitter, iTunes, Stitcher, and Instagram.The post #15.5: Special Episode – Interview on The Good Network appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 15 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Who by Geoff Smart & Randy Street. Show Notes Suggested by Noah Kagan on page 327 of Tools of Titans. Authors: Geoff Smart & Randy Street Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #15: Who by Geoff Smart & Randy Street appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 14 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker. Show Notes Suggested by Matt Mullenweg on page 203 of Tools of Titans. Author: Peter Drucker Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #14: The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 13 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Iacocca: An Autobiography by Lee Iacocca. Show Notes Suggested by Ramit Sethi on page 288 of Tools of Titans. Author: Lee IacoccaThe post #13: Iacocca: An Autobiography by Lee Iacocca appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 12 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Show Notes Suggested by Caroline Paul on page 460 of Tools of Titans. Author: Tim O’Brien Jocko Podcast 65: What to Carry to Be Prepared for Battle and Life –...The post #12: The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 11 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Buck Up, Suck Up…and Come Back When You Foul Up by James Carville and Paul Begala. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferris on page 601 of Tools of Titans. Author: James Carville Author: Paul BegalaThe post #11: Buck Up, Suck Up…and Come Back When You Foul Up by James Carville and Paul Begala appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 10 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman. Show Notes Suggested by Petter Attila on page 70 of Tools of Titans and Noah Kagan on page 327. Author: Richard P. FeynmanThe post #10: Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 9 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Show Your Work by Austin Kleon. Show Notes Suggested by Chase Jarvis on page 173 of Tools of Titans Chase Jarvis interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast Author: Austin Klein Podcast: How a hit is made: the...The post #9: Show Your Work by Austin Kleon appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 8 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin. Show Notes Suggested by Marc Andreessen on page 173 of Tools of Titans Marc Andreessen interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast Author: Steve Martin “I was born a...The post #8: Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 7 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Show Notes Suggested by Shaun White on page 274 of Tools of Titans Shaun White interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast Author: Malcolm Gladwell The 10,000 Hour Rule The Mundanity of Excellence How...The post #7: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 6 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Stone Soup by Marcia Brown. Show Notes Suggested by Dr. Peter Diamandis on page 372 of Tools of Titans Author: Marcia Brown Reading Different Children’s Book Versions of Stone Soup. Stone Soup Versions.The post #6: Stone Soup by Marcia Brown appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 5 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss on page 362 of Tools of Titans Author: Rolf Potts Rolf Potts once traveled around the world for six weeks with no luggage or bags of any...The post #5: Vagabonding by Rolf Potts appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 4 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Natural Born Heroes by Christopher McDougall. Show Notes Suggested by Laird Hamilton on page 94 of Tools of Titans Author: Christopher McDougall Born to Run also by Christopher McDougall Born to Run is one of the 9...The post #4: Natural Born Heroes by Christopher McDougall appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 3 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss on page 276 of Tools of Titans Ries & Ries Consultants in Atlanta – http://www.ries.com Al Ries on Twitter – https://twitter.com/AlRiesofficial...The post #3: The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 2 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Show Notes Suggested by Jack Dorsey on page 510 of Tools of Titans The Old Man and the Sea – Narrated by Charlton HestonThe post #2: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 1 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly. Show Notes Books of Titans book review of The Inevitable The author of The Inevitable is Kevin Kelly. Website. Twitter Marc Goodman suggested this book in Tools of Titans. Website....The post #1: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe