#1089
Mentioned in 17 episodes
The Giving Tree
Book • 1964
The Giving Tree is a children's picture book that follows the relationship between an apple tree and a boy from childhood to old age.
The tree selflessly provides for the boy's needs at each stage of his life, from apples and branches to a trunk for a boat.
Despite the boy's increasing demands and eventual neglect, the tree continues to give, highlighting themes of unconditional love, selflessness, and the consequences of human actions on nature.
The book is a powerful metaphor for life, love, and the importance of appreciating and respecting the gifts of nature and relationships.
The tree selflessly provides for the boy's needs at each stage of his life, from apples and branches to a trunk for a boat.
Despite the boy's increasing demands and eventual neglect, the tree continues to give, highlighting themes of unconditional love, selflessness, and the consequences of human actions on nature.
The book is a powerful metaphor for life, love, and the importance of appreciating and respecting the gifts of nature and relationships.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Mentioned by 
Lenny Rachitsky in reference to 
Jerry Colonna 's analogy of a toppled oak tree, comparing it to the "Giving Tree."
Lenny Rachitsky in reference to Jerry Colonna 's analogy of a toppled oak tree, comparing it to the "Giving Tree."
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How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don’t want? | Jerry Colonna (CEO of Reboot, executive coach, former VC)
Mentioned by 
Adam Grant and discussed in the context of its message about generosity and self-sacrifice.
Adam Grant and discussed in the context of its message about generosity and self-sacrifice.
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How to say no
Mentioned as a classic book that Adam Grant and his wife found disturbing upon rereading as parents, due to its message about generosity.
Adam Grant and his wife found disturbing upon rereading as parents, due to its message about generosity.
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Sunday Pick: How to say no | WorkLife with Adam Grant
Mentioned by 
Jefferson Fisher as a book that changed his life, reminding him of the importance of giving.
Jefferson Fisher as a book that changed his life, reminding him of the importance of giving.
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Aspire Insights: How to Speak So People Will Listen (with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher)
Mentioned by Adam Grant and Topher Payne in the discussion about the book's original and revised endings.
Adam Grant and Topher Payne in the discussion about the book's original and revised endings.
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How to say no
Mentioned by 
Mike Maughan and 
Angela Duckworth while discussing the concept of self-sacrifice versus generosity.
Mike Maughan and Angela Duckworth while discussing the concept of self-sacrifice versus generosity.
60 snips
195. Can You Be Too Nice?
Mentioned by Adam Grant as one of the first gifts he got when he became a parent, later finding it disturbing.
Adam Grant as one of the first gifts he got when he became a parent, later finding it disturbing.
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How to say no (from WorkLife with Adam Grant)
Mentioned by Maria Bamford when discussing her childhood and the impact of her parents' attention on her career choices.
Maria Bamford
Mentioned by Brian Bates when discussing a children's book about a tree that gives everything to a boy.
247: #247 Coffee featuring Steven Rogers
Mentioned by 
Kirk Honda while discussing the ability of art to convey core stories through unconventional styles.
Kirk Honda while discussing the ability of art to convey core stories through unconventional styles.
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