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Jason and Dylan review When Things Fall Apart, a book by prolific author and Buddhist teacher, Pema Chodron. Our hosts examine parallels between Stoic philosophy and Buddhism and the book's idea of "leaning into the pointy bits" of life as a way to grow our strength of spirit and character.
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Do we even need small talk? What are the skills of conversation? Some people just seem to be good at chatting with strangers, some of us struggle to maintain conversational flow even with those who know us well. Jason and Dylan delve into Better Small Talk by Communication Coach Patrick King. The book is an excellent guide for improving conversation for all of us.
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How does power effect the way we see the world? Why do powerful and successful people make seemingly greedy, impulsive, or nonsensical decisions that jeopardize all they have earned? Can gossip and rumor be used for good? Jason and Dylan review The Power Paradox by Dacher Keltner, which addresses this and other questions about our relationship with power.
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Jason and Dylan review Extreme Ownership, a book about leadership by former Navy SEALS, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. How can taking more ownership benefit you as a leader and human being? In the book, Jocko and Leif share stories about their experiences in Ramadi. Jason and Dylan share stories from more mundane battlefields, but the lessons from Extreme Ownership still apply, and the book gives a great framework to think about applying concepts of military leadership to civilian life. Let's get after it!
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Part novel and part handbook for getting the most out of each day, the 5am Club by Robin Sharma has a lot of great information for transforming your life. But is it for everyone? Jason and Dylan break it down in this month's episode.
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In this episode, Jason and Dylan Discuss The Mountain is You by Brianna Waist, author of 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think and other titles. This book is all about self-sabotage; what it is, why we do it, and the secret needs that it fills in our emotional lives.
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Have you wondered why some people seem just full of enthralling stories and maybe you can't seem to engage an audience? Have you noticed some storytellers seem to drone on and on and others can have you thinking or laughing (or both!) with just a few sentences? Storytelling is a critical skill for engaging audiences for many purposes. If you are trying to train a group of new employees or show customers your humble beginnings, being able to tell a story is a great tool for many jobs. Jason and Dylan analyze Unleash the Power of Storytelling by Rob Biesenbach, an excellent read if you want to hone your storytelling skills!
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For most of us, 4000 weeks is the number of weeks you have to live. That's it! Jason and Dylan unpack some of the concepts in 4000 Weeks; Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman . This book is not actually about wringing the most productivity out of those 4000 weeks. This book aims to help you understand the history of time as a way of measuring things, unpack some assumptions we have about time in western culture, gain perspective about time, and hopefully gain some mastery over it. Time management for mortals means just that: humans are mortal, therefore we must die...so how should we spend our 4000 weeks?
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An ego is one's sense of self-esteem and self-importance. On the surface, the definition may even sound positive. Shouldn't we all have self-esteem? Doesn't everyone like to feel important? Jason and Dylan review one of Ryan Holiday's most important works: Ego is the Enemy. What does that even mean? What are the habits and actions of a person who has conquered his or her ego? How can you live a life free of the downsides of ego (which are numerous!) and live a more fulfilling life focused on others instead? A must-read in the age of social media. Join us!
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Jason and Dylan discuss the categories and book list for Two Dudes Review Books Season 3.
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In their final? episode of season 2, Jason and Dylan review Amy Jacobson's densely-packed and informative treatise about what makes a person emotionally intelligence and how to build the skill. The book is tuned toward young professionals, but Jason and Dylan pick apart how those same skills are useful in the rest of our lives as well.
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Empowered Parenting by Ana Rodriguez is a short read about how the traumas of your past affect your parenting style and provides some tips for becoming a better parent. Jason and Dylan break down this some important takeaways from Ana's book and reflect on their own parenting.
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Jason and Dylan break down the top ten rules of ikigai in this episode of Two Dudes Review Books. Ikigai is the Japanese term for the reason you get up in the morning. Having a strong ikigai is linked to longevity and life satisfaction into your 80's 90's and beyond. Authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles combine interviews with supercentenarians (people over 100 years old) with a trove of other observational and survey data from villages in Okinawa to learns the secrets to a long and happy life.
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Jason and Dylan review a fun and crass book...about philosophy! Rather than teaching us how to give zero f**ks at all, author Mark Manson helps us think about what we should give a f**k about. From considering good and bad values to remembering you are mortal, Mark gives Jason and Dylan a lot to discuss: How to give fewer f**ks and live a more fulfilling life.
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Jason and Dylan review Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields. This book accidentally fits perfectly with our previous episode You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh. Hunter has created an outstanding handbook for leveraging the power of mindfulness to become the best parent you can be. By mastering your own emotions through mindfulness, you can work through the difficult issues of your own past to first know thyself, then deploy the proper listening, emotional, and problem-solving tools to be the parent your kiddo deserves.
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Jason and Dylan review Thich That Hanh's powerful treatise on mindfulness and the power of being here, in the now. The book discusses how living in the present moment, instead of the past or future, can strengthen relationships, increase your enjoyment of the world and improve your life. Listen in for Dylan and Jason's take on "Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment."
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Jason and Dylan discuss Emotional Agility by Dr. Susan David. Our modern age presents some unique emotional challenges to us, and this is compounded by harmful emotional habits. Emotional agility is the ability to "be flexible with your thoughts and feelings so you can respond optimally to everyday situations." Give us a listen to fin out more about how you can become more emotionally agile and ready for the emotional challenges of your day.
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Jason and Dylan discuss The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Doctors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. This book lays out 12 excellent and actionable strategies for helping your child with emotional regulation, communication, and family relationships regardless of their age. It includes strategies from making family time more fun to helping your child process traumatic memories and many more. A great read for parents and anyone who is around children, or just wants to better understand how the brain processes emotion.
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Anxiety is an emotion that many of us experience in our day-to-day lives. When it gets out of control and those anxious thoughts become all-consuming, we become victims of overthinking. But don't despair! You can manage those ruinous ruminations. Jason and Dylan break down Stop Over Thinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present by Nick Trenton.
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