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Mentioned in 50 episodes

Drive

The Story of My Life

Book • 1995

In 'Drive: The Story of My Life,' Larry Bird shares his personal and professional journey, including his decision to transfer from Indiana University to Indiana State, the heartbreak of his father's suicide and his own failed marriage, and the discipline that turned him into a national superstar.

The book covers his time with the Boston Celtics, the Celtic-Laker rivalry, and his interactions with other NBA legends like Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, and Michael Jordan.

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

Scott Barry Kaufman

Mentioned in 50 episodes

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

in relation to his work on motivation and the impact of difficulty on engagement.

Steven Bartlett: 9 Secret Habits of a Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur - Diary of a CEO

Mentioned by

Josh Kaufman

as a book that explores four fundamental human drives.

Josh Kaufman: The Shocking Link Between MBA & Career Success! The Easy Hack To Making Money Whilst You Sleep!

Mentioned by

Justin Su'a

as a book that explores the physiological components of drive.

#137 Justin Su'a: Peak Mental Performance

Mentioned by

Ali Abdaal

as a book he read that reminded him to enjoy the writing process.

YouTube Superstar Ali Abdaal on Productivity and Essentialism

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of Dan Pink's New York Times bestsellers.

How Regret Can Propel You Forward | Daniel Pink (PT. 1)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of Dan Pink's other books.

How Regret Can Propel You Forward | Daniel Pink (PT. 2)

Mentioned by

Rich Diviney

as the source for the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic needs.

374: Know Your Strengths, Know Your Weaknesses, Know Your Attributes, Know Yourself. With Rich Diviney

Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

as the author of various bestselling books, including 'Drive' and 'To Sell is Human'.

How Regret Motivates Us — with Daniel Pink

Mentioned by

Andy Ramage

when discussing intrinsic motivation and the work of Harry Harlow.

Andy Ramage on the Benefits of An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Recommended by

Matt Mullenweg

as a source for the framework of mastery, autonomy, and purpose in the workplace.

#100 Matt Mullenweg: Collaboration Is Key

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as a book he recommends to everyone, discussing purpose in personal and professional life.

149. Rethinks: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationships, and Career

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a potential subject for his podcast, highlighting his leadership style and success.

David Senra - The Hard Way Is The Right Way - [Glue Guys, EP.10]

Mentioned by

Rufus Griscom

as the third book in their classic series, highlighting its impact on the culture.

DRIVE: A Fresh Look at the Science of Motivation (with Daniel Pink)

Mentioned by

Norman Noble

as an excellent book on motivation.

#208 - Navigating Tech Leadership Transitions: From Engineer to Executive - Norman Noble

Mentioned by

Daniel Pink

when discussing his research on motivation and employee engagement.

The Real Trick To Long Term Motivation: Daniel Pink

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

as a book that discusses meaning and purpose as fundamental drivers of human behavior.

Fan Favorite: Daniel Goleman on Expanding Your Mind With Emotional Intelligence

Mentioned by

Heidi Helfand

in the context of employee autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

The art and wisdom of changing teams | Heidi Helfand (author of Dynamic Reteaming)

Recommended by J.D. Schramm to illustrate his definition of mastery.

4. The Journey to Mastery: How Self Reflection Can Improve Communication

Mentioned by

Rufus Griscom

as a book with fresh reflections on the science of human motivation.

How to Find Purpose, Meaning, and Success (2022)

Mentioned by

Scott Barry Kaufman

and discussed by

Richard Ryan

, highlighting its popularization of autonomy, competence, and purpose.

Richard Ryan || Self-Determination Theory & Human Motivation

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