The Better Show
3 Book Picks to be Healthy, Wealthy & Wise
Episode Summary
We discuss 3 books that inspired and influenced us. We talk about how to have a healthy relationship with money, the mysterious & powerful role of sleep in our lives, and how the world is improving, even though we might not think it is.
Episode Notes
We discuss 3 books that inspired and influenced us. We talk about how to have a healthy relationship with money, the mysterious & powerful role of sleep in our lives, and how the world is improving, even though we might not think it is.
Show Notes
- 4:06— March recommends a book titled Factfulness by Han Rosling, Anna Rosling Ronnlund, and Ola Rosling.
- 6:40— March describes how the world has moved away from “us” vs “them” to simply “us”.
- 7:15— March shares stats about the average quality of life for people around the world.
- 11:58— Ian notes that Factfulness sounds similar to another book he’s read titled Better Angels of our Nature by Steven Pinker
- 13:29— Darren recommends a book that he reads and re-reads about every three years titled Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- 16:07— Ian notes that his grandfather gave his this book with a request that he read it each year.
- 23:29— Ian recommends a book titled Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker and shares a few insights into the science behind sleep.
- 29:05— Darren decides that he now needs a nap. 😴😴
- 33:08— Ian is going to report back on The Chilly Pad.
- 37:14— Ian notes the difference in school start times today versus early 20th century and notes the affect the earlier start times have on childrens’ sleep health.
- 41:46— Ian is curious about what March and Darren are drinking while we record the show.
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