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Mentioned in 28 episodes

Working

people talk about what they do all day and how they feel about what they do

Book • 1972

In 'Working,' Studs Terkel conducts in-depth interviews with people from diverse occupations, ranging from gravediggers to studio heads.

The book provides a snapshot of American working life in the early 1970s, highlighting the emotional and physical aspects of work.

It explores themes of job satisfaction, the search for meaning, and the impact of work on individuals' lives.

The interviews are edited to preserve the voices and stories of the subjects, offering a powerful and original perspective on work and its significance in human experience.

Mentioned by

Stephen J. Dubner

Shree Viswanathan

Mentioned in 28 episodes

Mentioned by

Morgan Housel

as a book about writing process and strategies.

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Mentioned by

David Perell

as an example of an interviewer who always asks, "What would I see if I was there?"

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Mentioned by

David Senra

when discussing Lyndon Johnson's maxim, "Do everything and you will win."

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as a writer who produces world-class work without the internet and whose work inspired the podcast.

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Mentioned by

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, quoting a line about power revealing true character.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of an author who also did the audiobook of his work.

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Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he recommends after discussing

Robert Caro

's 'The Power Broker'.

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Mentioned by

Stephen J. Dubner

as a book published 50 years ago about what people do all day.

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Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

as a famous book from 1972 on how people feel about their work.

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Mentioned by

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in a comparison of business strategies and media attention.

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Mentioned by

William Green

as a book that showcases Robert Caro's relentlessness as a reporter.

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Mentioned as a survey of work in America that highlights the violence to the spirit and body often associated with work.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing audiobooks.

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Recommended by

Jamie Hodari

as a fascinating read in light of what people are going through right now.

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Mentioned by

Shree Viswanathan

, illustrating the importance of in-depth research.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing audiobooks, highlighting the author's narration of his book "Working."

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of an author who narrated his own audiobook.

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Mentioned by

Bryan Caplan

as a book about the experiences of workers, which he read in graphic novel format.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of an author who did his own audiobook.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an author whose audiobook of "Working" is incredible to hear.

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