

#900
Mentioned in 24 episodes
How to Know a Person
The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
Book • 2023
David Brooks's "How to Know a Person" delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring how we perceive and understand others.
The book emphasizes the importance of empathy, active listening, and self-awareness in building meaningful connections.
Brooks challenges readers to move beyond superficial judgments and embrace a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them.
He argues that true connection requires vulnerability and a willingness to be seen authentically.
Ultimately, the book offers a practical guide to fostering richer, more fulfilling relationships.
The book emphasizes the importance of empathy, active listening, and self-awareness in building meaningful connections.
Brooks challenges readers to move beyond superficial judgments and embrace a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them.
He argues that true connection requires vulnerability and a willingness to be seen authentically.
Ultimately, the book offers a practical guide to fostering richer, more fulfilling relationships.
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Mentioned in 24 episodes
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book, and discussed in the podcast episode.


Brett McKay

409 snips
Social Skills as the Road to Character
Mentioned by 

as a guide to understanding human connection.


Andrew Wilkinson

356 snips
How I Built a $180M/Year Business Without Making Myself Miserable
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as his latest book, exploring vulnerability and fostering deeper connections.


David Brooks

248 snips
129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard
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while discussing the importance of understanding human dynamics in business.

Anne-Marie Peterson

181 snips
Anne-Marie Peterson - The Capital System - [Invest Like the Best, EP.364]
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as a book about active listening, a skill she advises her clients to use when dating.


Amber Lee

116 snips
She Died. Now She Charges $1M to Help the Wealthy Find Love.
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as the source of the question “How did you come to that viewpoint?”.


Guy Spier

112 snips
TIP735: Compounding with Character w/ Guy Spier
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as his attempt to do something about restoring empathy and civility into dialogue.


David Brooks

107 snips
CNLP 740 | Overpoliticized and Undermoralized: David Brooks on the American Church, Culture, Becoming a Christian and Being Pastored By Tim Keller
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as a guide to understanding human relationships.


Andrew Wilkinson

92 snips
How Andrew Wilkinson Runs a $180M Company Working 4 Hours a Day
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as 

's forthcoming book.


Sam Harris


David Brooks

84 snips
#334 — The Low-Trust Society
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as a book 

wrote and that they discussed previously on the show.

Russell Moore


David Brooks

81 snips
David Brooks on Moral Courage for a Soulless Age
Mentioned by Amit Bhatma as a book he was reading.

73 snips
Ep 400: Life Lessons That Are Priceless
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for its insights on relational living.

Tyler Staton

73 snips
CNLP 706 | Tyler Staton on Lessons From His Cancer Journey, Why He Didn't Pray for Healing, and What Happens When You Can No Longer Lead From Your Strengths
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as a book that crystallized some of the wisdom stuff for him, especially around knowing other people.


John Chandler

58 snips
235: Practical Wisdom for Mindful Living, with John Chandler
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when introducing today's guest.

Sean Illing

55 snips
Is America getting meaner?
Mentioned by AJ Jacobs as one of David Brook's books about character and asking deeper questions about life.

46 snips
How to Unlock the Power of Deeper Connections with David Brooks
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during a rapid fire segment as a book read over the Thanksgiving break, reflecting on how people are more complex than stereotypes.

Anurag Agarwal

27 snips
Faster iteration & execution: Insights from Google Workspace’s AI product experience journey w/ Anurag Agarwal #204
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as the author of the book, discussing the importance of human connection and understanding.


Ray Suarez

27 snips
How to know a person | David Brooks in conversation with Ray Suarez
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for its insights on understanding people and different cultures.

Kristin Johnson

26 snips
Private Equity Spotlight: Kristin Johnson on Building Better, Successful Businesses
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for improving interpersonal relationships and understanding people.


Shan Boodram

25 snips
412: This Is Going to Be a Therapy Session (w/ Shan Boodram!)
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in relation to his book on knowing people.

Collin Hansen

11 snips
The Great Novel That Almost Wasn't