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Mentioned in 7 episodes
The art of asking
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
Book • 2014
In this captivating memoir, Amanda Palmer shares her journey of embracing vulnerability and the power of asking for help.
The book delves into her experiences as a musician, friend, and wife, highlighting the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of asking.
Palmer discusses how fear of asking for help can paralyze lives and relationships, and she inspires readers to rethink their ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.
The book is an expansion of her highly acclaimed TED talk and explores her successes and failures in building a supportive community through her music and art.
The book delves into her experiences as a musician, friend, and wife, highlighting the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of asking.
Palmer discusses how fear of asking for help can paralyze lives and relationships, and she inspires readers to rethink their ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.
The book is an expansion of her highly acclaimed TED talk and explores her successes and failures in building a supportive community through her music and art.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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as a book he couldn't finish, describing it as a collection of random thoughts about her life experiences.


Mike Schmitz

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as an example of a book he listened to as an audiobook while running.


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as a book that advocates for asking for what one wants.


Spencer Greenberg

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What happens when you follow 100 self-help books to the letter? (with Kristen Meinzer)
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; discussed previously on the podcast.


Mike Schmitz

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for navigating difficult conversations, particularly in business.


Tim Ferriss

#394: Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, Gratitude, Longevity, and More
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as a resource for learning how to ask for help.

Eric Tivers

289 | Sex, Intimacy and ADHD with Ari Tuckman
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in relation to an audiobook experience.


Mike Schmitz

89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
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as a New York Times best-selling memoir and manual.


Tim Ferriss

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Mentioned in relation to her involvement with Neil Gaiman and the allegations of abuse.

The Cult of Neil Gaiman
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as a model for writing style.

Eve Rickert

Season 8 Episode 4: More Than Two, Second Edition
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as 

's New York Times bestselling memoir.


Rich Roll


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