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AlchemyBook Rory Sutherland
there's this book called Alchemy by Rory Sutherland that I love it's a fantastic book uh it delves into the psychology of various experiences so highly recommend that
Lenny's Podcast, "Strategies for becoming less distractible and improving focus", lightning round, asked for the books they recommend most; the guest's own spoken answer (YouTube captions).
2023-12-29·youtube.com ↗
Empire of the SunOther
it's one of my all-time favorite movies that nobody's seen which is Empire of the Sun have you ever seen Empire of the Sun
Lenny's Podcast, "Strategies for becoming less distractible and improving focus", lightning round, favourite recent movie or TV show; the guest's own spoken answer (YouTube captions).
2023-12-29·youtube.com ↗
The Experience MachineBook Andy Clark
and I'm reading a book right now actually it's on myself right here called The Experience Machine by Andy Clark which I'm really enjoying
Lenny's Podcast, "Strategies for becoming less distractible and improving focus", lightning round, asked for the books they recommend most; the guest's own spoken answer (YouTube captions).
2023-12-29·youtube.com ↗
Muji pensHardware Muji
I use um Muji pens which is an amazing Japanese brand
Lenny's Podcast, "Strategies for becoming less distractible and improving focus", lightning round, favourite recently discovered product; the guest's own spoken answer (YouTube captions).
2023-12-29·youtube.com ↗
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