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Mentioned in 89 episodes

The Second Mountain

The Quest for a Moral Life

Book • 2019

Author

David Brooks

In 'The Second Mountain', David Brooks explores the concept of two mountains in life: the first mountain, which represents individual success and ego-driven achievements, and the second mountain, which symbolizes a life of deeper meaning, commitment, and contribution to a greater good.

Brooks argues that our society's extreme individualism has torn the social fabric, and the path to repair is through making deeper commitments to a spouse and family, a vocation, a philosophy or faith, and a community.

The book is both a personal reflection on Brooks' own life journey and a broader social commentary, offering practical advice and stories of people who have lived joyous, committed lives.

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Mentioned in 89 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in the context of transitioning from 'first mountain' to 'second mountain' values in life.

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in a discussion about the challenges of integrating values into daily life.

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in the context of a coaching client reaching the second mountain state.

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as a book that he thinks is great and related to the conversation.

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as the author of several books, including "The Second Mountain", "The Road to Character", "The Social Animal", "Bobos in Paradise", and "On Paradise Drive".