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.
This book by Simon Singh tells the story of Fermat's Last Theorem, first conjectured by Pierre de Fermat in 1637. It recounts the centuries-long effort by numerous mathematicians, including famous figures like Euler, Sophie Germain, and Évariste Galois, who attempted but failed to prove the theorem. The book culminates with the story of Andrew Wiles, who finally proved the theorem in 1995 by linking it to the Shimura-Taniyama conjecture. Singh's narrative weaves together historical, mathematical, and personal stories, making the book accessible to a broad audience while highlighting the passion and dedication of mathematicians throughout history.
On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” In their quest for meaningful relationships and being the best version of themselves, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. You’re invited to join them on their journey.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
00:07:45 - Why you will waste years if you can’t waste hours
00:08:04 - The power of (not) structuring your day
00:13:53 - What you can clone from an optimal life design
00:59:46 - What William and Stig have read the last quarter that made them Richer, Wiser, and Happier
01:01:55 - How to have work-play integration rather than a work-life balance
01:03:55 - Why what is important starts and ends with quality
01:22:13 - Why the best things in life come from compounding
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
- Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
- Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
- William Green’s book Richer, Wiser, Happier – Read reviews of this book.
- Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2025.
- Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q4 2024
- Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2024.
- Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2024.
- Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2023.
- Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q2 2023.
- Simon Singh’s book, Fermat's Last Theorem – Read reviews of this book.
- David Hawkins’ book, Letting Go – Read reviews of this book.
- Pico Iyer’s book, Aflame – Read reviews of this book.
- Tara Springett’s book, The Stairway to Heaven – Read reviews of this book.
- Robert Caro’s book, Working - Read reviews of this book.
- Robert Gottlieb’s documentary, Turn Every Page.
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