Category: Book Series

Tribe of Mentors | Book Series

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Overview:

When facing life’s questions, who do you turn to for advice? We all need mentors, particularly when the odds seem stacked against us. To find his own, bestselling author and podcast guru Tim Ferriss tracked down more than 100 eclectic experts to help him and you, navigate life. Through short, action-packed profiles, he shares their secrets for success, happiness, meaning and more. No matter the challenge or opportunity,

something in these pages can help.

You will learn:

  • The three books legendary investor Ray Dalio recommends most often
  • Lessons and tips from elite athletes like Maria Sharapova, Kelly Slater, Dara Torres, Tony Hawk, Dan Gable and more
  • How and why Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz says no to most incoming requests

The mental models of poker stars Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke, Fedor Holz and Liv Boeree

  • The meditation and mindfulness practices of David Lynch, Jimmy Fallon, Sharon Salzberg, Rick Rubin, Richa Chadha, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis and others
  • The high-school loss that motivated actor Terry Crews for life… and how you can use the lesson
  • Why TED curator Chris Anderson thinks ‘pursue your passion’ is terrible advice
  • Why renowned designer Debbie Millman believes in therapy but not in work-life balance
  • How Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens went from repeated rejections to global mega bestseller
  • The new beliefs, behaviours and habits that have most helped cryptocurrency icons (founders of Ethereum, Zcash, etc.) in the last five years
  • Why Arianna Huffington recommends that you regularly scramble apps on your phone
  • The ‘bar complex’ exercise that keeps country star Tim McGraw young
  • Why bestselling author Steven Press field believes college students should drive trucks and become cowboys
  • Why comedian Patton Oswalt wishes at least one catastrophic failure on anyone in the arts
  • Astrophysicist Janna Levin’s unique reframe that helps her see obstacles as opportunities
  • Why actor Ben Stiller likes to dunk his head in a bucket of ice in the morning
  • Why Dropbox co-founder Drew Houston’s cheat sheet for his younger self would include a tennis ball, a circle and the number 30,000

Other mentors include Neil Gaiman, Ashton Kutcher, Dita Von Teese, Marc Benioff, Evan Williams, Brandon Stanton, Esther Perel, Darren Aronofsky, Steve Aoki, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Stephanie McMahon, Craig Newmark, Gretchen Rubin, Bear Grylls, Laura Walker, Mr. Money Mustache (Pete Adeney), Linda Rottenberg, Jesse Williams and many more.

Authors:

Tim Ferriss

Published In:

21 November 2017

 

The Servant | Book Series

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Overview:

With a new introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.

In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.

To John’s surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice.

Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don’t demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. The Servant‘s message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.

If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.

Authors:

James C. Hunter

Published In:

1 September 1998