Book Insights Podcast

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Influence with special guest Dr. Karin Tamerius. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Dr. Karin Tamerius of Smart Politics shares her tips and tricks for understanding and influencing Trump supporters and having productive political conversations.  *Tom and Karin share experiences with car salespeople, fundraisers and others wielding the power of influence and how to protect yourself from being manipulated. *Learn the 6 types of influence people are most receptive to as well the reason most of us fail when it comes to trying to influence or persuade others. Show Notes: medium.com/@karintamerius facebook.com/groups/smartly Twitter: @tamerius Angry Uncle Bot CliMate Chat Bot What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

* Joshua Foer sets out to answer the question: "Can anyone develop a brilliant memory?"  * Foer learns the tricks of the trade from mnemonic masters and ‘mental athletes’ and ultimately earns the title of 2006 US Memory champion. Not bad after only a year’s preparation.  * Alongside the entertaining tale of rising to this challenge, Foer shows how memory built modern civilization, and is the driver of personal success and creativity.  * As the subtitle of the book suggests, memorization is both science and art – high-level memorizing is an ancient art, but science now shows how it works neurologically. It gives us power and allows for great learning.  * Our individual memory banks are what make us human. Theme 1: Memory and Expertise - 0:29 Theme 2: Mechanics of Memory & Creativity - 7:24 Theme 3: The Memory Championships - 15:05 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Foer, Joshua. “Feats of Memory Anyone Can Do | Joshua Foer.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 May 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6PoUg7jXsA. Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Year of Publication: 2011 Book Author: Joshua Foer To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H4XI5O/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Book Insight Writer: Tom Butler-Bowdon Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Lora Oliver

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Moonwalking With Einstein with special guest Marlo Yonocruz. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Marlo Yonocruz shares how he uses the Palace of Memories technique and his views on how memory can help boost creativity for creators like him.  *The human mind's capacity for memory - what we're wired for, what we're not, and how to use it to your advantage *The value of memory - even in a digital world - and how to set yourself up for remembering things Show Notes: Book summaries website: marloyonocruz.com Instagram: @yolocruzbookclub@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/yolocruzbookclub/ Facebook: Yolocruz Book Club https://www.facebook.com/yolocruzbookclub YouTube: Yolocruz Book Club https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMuummZlExOYHSqH8YXtFCA Twitter: @yolobookclub https://twitter.com/yolobookclub TikTok: @yolocruzbookclub https://www.tiktok.com/@yolocruzbookclub What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Gabe Mara Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

* The historian Tacitus described the events surrounding Seneca’s death in a way that made him into a Stoic hero, facing his own death with total equanimity despite the injustice of the situation.   * It was through lifelong training in Stoic philosophy that he achieved this state of mind.  * Throughout the centuries, Seneca has been admired as one of the greatest writers of antiquity.  * He has a way of expressing Stoic philosophy that makes it seem eminently practical and just as relevant to life today as it was two thousand years ago.  * He taught that we should remain grounded in the present moment by paying attention to the here and now of experience.  * This was only possible by being fully aware of the impermanence of life, visualizing the worst that could happen, and preparing for our own death. Theme 1: Who Was Seneca? - 0:29 Theme 2: Contemplating Death - 9:30 Theme 3: Contemplation of the Sage - 15:23 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: "Transcript Of Good Fortune, Episode Eleven: Uprooting Fear". Immoderate Stoic, 2019, https://immoderatestoic.com/transcripts/2016/2/23/transcript-of-good-fortune-episode-eleven. Accessed 25 Mar 2019. Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: Letters to Lucilius (Letters from a Stoic) Year of Publication: 1st century AD Book Author: Seneca To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07B1JVWLF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WP4EG8RPE5SBKRRR7YG2 Book Insight Writer: Donald Robertson Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Elliott Schiff

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Letters to Seneca with special guest Donald Robertson. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *The connection between ancient Stoicism and modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *How Seneca managed to offer everyday wisdom for commoners despite being one of the wealthiest men of his time *The benefit of Stoicism while coping with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic (and why we should be preparing for the next one) Show Notes: https://donaldrobertson.name/ https://don-robertson-ca.medium.com/ https://www.facebook.com/robertsontraining https://www.instagram.com/howtothinklikearomanemperor/ https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Roman-Emperor/dp/1250196620/ What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work with special guest Stephanie Coontz.   Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently.   This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on:   *Historian, gender and marriage researcher Stephanie Coontz dispels marriage myths and offers her insights on gender roles as they relate to marriage and Gottman's book.   *Hear about the destructive power of the harsh startup, the value of moving towards bids for connection and the "deal-breakers" that make some marriages unworkable.   *Marriage in light of the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to home schooling, housework and how couples' division of labor impacts the marriage (for better and worse).    What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes?   Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life.   Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life.   Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book?   Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge.   Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode.   You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights   Audio Producer: Gabe Mara  Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

* When John Gottman began researching marriage in the early 1970s, there was little scientific data on the factors that make it work.   * Counsellors depended on conventional wisdom, opinion, intuition, religious beliefs or the ideas of psychologists.    * The result? Not much effectiveness. Using quantitative research based on direct observation of couples, Gottman identified consistent patterns in what causes marriages to fail – and, more importantly, patterns that enable them to succeed.   * The good news: you don’t have to agree on everything, you don’t have to change who you are and you don’t need to change them.   * If you value your marriage, and are willing to commit to it, there is no reason why you can’t save it.   Theme 1: Let Go of the Myths - 0:27 Theme 2: Nurture the Friendship and How to Deal with Conflict - 11:50 Theme 3: Most Marriages Can be Saved - 24:05 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode.  You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights  HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE:  Institute, Gottman. “Making Marriage Work | Dr. John Gottman.” YouTube, YouTube, 30 Jan. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKTyPgwfPgg.   “Making Marriage Work: Dr. John Gottman.” YouTube, 30 Jan. 2018, youtu.be/AKTyPgwfPgg?t=2732.    Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice.   Full Title: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Year of Publication: 1999 Book Author: John M Gottman & Nan Silver   To purchase the complete edition of this book click here:   https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0609805797  Book Insight Writer: Samantha Cook Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Elliott Schiff

* Several years ago, Kelly McGonigal began teaching a popular course at Stanford University on the science of willpower.  * Her students began reporting the life-changing impacts her course had on them. When they understood the science of willpower and practiced the methods she advised, they overcame bad habits, stuck to exercise programs, even kept better bank balances.  * Over the years she refined the methods, streamlining the most effective practices through further student interaction.  * The Willpower Instinct combines both the science and methods of this refined curriculum.  * McGonigal shows you how you to unlock your natural capacity for self-control to achieve your goals, and it’s all backed by science. Theme 1: The Science of Willpower - 0:30 Theme 2: Identifying Willpower Weaknesses - 7:20 Theme 3: Using the Willpower Instinct - 16:05 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: “Kelly McGonigal on The Willpower Instinct - Talks at Google (Full Transcript) – The Singju Post.” The Singju Post, The Singju Post, 18 June 2018, singjupost.com/kelly-mcgonigal-on-the-willpower-instinct-talks-at-google-full-transcript/?singlepage=1. Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It Year of Publication: 2012 Book Author: Kelly McGonigal To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/The-Willpower-Instinct-audiobook/dp/B07QZT49MK/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1611030961&sr=8-1 Book Insight Writer: Philip Jaekl Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Laura Faye Smith

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal with special guest Dr. Ian Taylor. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Psychologist Dr. Ian Taylor shares the lesson on willpower that has most impacted his work and life - using willpower as a signal for the need for change. *The surprising things - like feeling successful or even just a single donut- that can derail willpower. *Helpful techniques and ways to think about willpower in order to increase and direct it to improve your life. What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson with special guest Adam Ashton. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Popular book podcaster Adam Ashton shares his favorite strategies for utilizing habits to improve your life. *The many "habits" books currently flooding the market (and the new one Karin has suggested!) and what sets The Slight Edge apart *How to push past the inevitable "dip" when you're not getting the results you want, but perservere anyway. What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Audio Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey