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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Ghost Town Living
Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley
Book • 2024
Ghost Town Living tells the story of Brent Underwood, who moved to the desolate ghost town of Cerro Gordo in March 2020, determined to bring it back to life.
The town, once the largest silver mine in California, had a rich history involving figures like Butch Cassidy and Mark Twain.
Underwood's journey involves learning new self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills, facing fires, floods, earthquakes, and unexpected fame.
The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to seek adventure, redefine work, and embrace the unknown.
The town, once the largest silver mine in California, had a rich history involving figures like Butch Cassidy and Mark Twain.
Underwood's journey involves learning new self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills, facing fires, floods, earthquakes, and unexpected fame.
The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to seek adventure, redefine work, and embrace the unknown.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Mentioned by 

as an amazing book about a ghost town.


Ryan Holiday

179 snips
The Stoic Disciplines of Perception, Action, and Will


Mike Schmitz

54 snips
194: Mastery by Robert Greene
Recommended by 

as a fascinating account of overcoming adversity.


Ryan Holiday

45 snips
You Can’t Change What Happened, But… | 13 Ways A Stoic Challenges Themselves Every Day
Mentioned by 

as an amazing new book documenting Brent Underwood's experience living in an abandoned ghost town.


Ryan Holiday

29 snips
This Choice Can Change Everything | Ask Daily Stoic
Mentioned by 

as 

's new book.


Ryan Holiday


Brent Underwood

29 snips
Finding Purpose In An Abandoned Ghost Town | Brent Underwood
Recommended by the podcast host as a Desert Solitaire-esque book, similar to Cheryl Strayed's Wild.

18 snips
How To Make Zero Progress | Jocko Willink Reads Ego Is The Enemy
Mentioned by 

as a book about Brent Underwood's experience in a ghost town.


Ryan Holiday

15 snips
Life Is Predictably Unpredictable | Trust But Verify
Mentioned by 

at the end of the podcast as the book written by 

about his experience restoring Cerro Gordo.


Brett McKay


Brent Underwood

11 snips
Lessons in Action, Agency, and Purpose From Buying a Ghost Town
Recommended by 

, who read it to his son and found it insightful.


Ryan Holiday

Chasing Dreams And Risking It All In An Abandoned Ghost Town | Ghost Town Living Chapter 1