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Mentioned in 37 episodes

The Old Man and the Sea

Book • 1952

Ernest Hemingway

The novella tells the story of Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish.

Determined to break his unlucky streak, Santiago ventures far into the Gulf Stream, where he hooks a giant marlin.

Over the course of three days, he battles the marlin, showing respect and admiration for the fish.

Despite eventually killing the marlin, Santiago's catch is devoured by sharks on his journey back to shore.

The story highlights Santiago's endurance, his deep connection with nature, and the themes of struggle, dignity, and the indomitable human spirit.

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Mentioned in 37 episodes

Mentioned by

Josh Waitzkin

and

Tim Ferriss

as a well-known book.

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Mentioned by

Rolf Potts

as a book about fishermen and the changing nature of time.

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Recommended by

Jason Fried

for its message about the destructive nature of chasing unattainable goals.

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Mentioned by

Nick Bilton

as an author whose writing style he doesn't particularly like but acknowledges its effectiveness, particularly the use of repetition.

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Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

in relation to "The Old Man and the Sea" and its thematic similarities to "Moby Dick".

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Mentioned by

Rufus Griscom

in comparison to the sales of "Atomic Habits", highlighting its exceptional success.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

as one of three novels read in preparation for Hemingway's biography.

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Mentioned by

Max Lucado

when discussing Ernest Hemingway's writing process and his dedication to concise writing.

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Mentioned by

James Altucher

as an example of a highly readable book written at a low grade level.

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Mentioned by

Nicole Piasecki

in her letter, a book she received from her teacher after her father's death.

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Mentioned by

Bill Beswick

among other authors whose works have influenced him.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the importance of perseverance in the face of setbacks, referencing Hemingway's philosophy on defeat.

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Mentioned by

James Altucher

as a book written at a fifth grade level.

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Mentioned by

Anita Anand

in the context of popular books associated with Cuba.

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Mentioned by

JK Molina

as the first book he read completely, influencing his writing style.

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Mentioned by

James Altucher

in comparison to

Steven Pressfield

's writing style.

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Mentioned by

Erik Rostad

to illustrate the importance of time as a non-renewable resource.

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Mentioned by

Jost Capito

as a book that shaped his life.

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Mentioned by

Jordan Schneider

when discussing books that represent American culture.

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