EPISODE · Jun 11, 2018 · 46 MIN
3 Book Picks to be Healthy, Wealthy & Wise
from The Better Show · host Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin
We discuss 3 books that inspired and influenced us. We talk about how to have a healthy relationship with money, the mysterious & powerful role of sleep in our lives, and how the world is improving, even though we might not think it is. Show Notes 4:06— March recommends a book titled Factfulness by Han Rosling, Anna Rosling Ronnlund, and Ola Rosling. 6:40— March describes how the world has moved away from “us” vs “them” to simply “us”. 7:15— March shares stats about the average quality of life for people around the world. 11:58— Ian notes that Factfulness sounds similar to another book he’s read titled Better Angels of our Nature by Steven Pinker 13:29— Darren recommends a book that he reads and re-reads about every three years titled Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 16:07— Ian notes that his grandfather gave his this book with a request that he read it each year. 23:29— Ian recommends a book titled Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker and shares a few insights into the science behind sleep. 29:05— Darren decides that he now needs a nap. 😴😴 33:08— Ian is going to report back on The Chilly Pad. 37:14— Ian notes the difference in school start times today versus early 20th century and notes the affect the earlier start times have on childrens’ sleep health. 41:46— Ian is curious about what March and Darren are drinking while we record the show. Mentions Book 📖: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World --- and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund, Ola Rosling Video 🎞️: TED Talk by Hans Rosling from 2015 Book 📖: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Book 📖: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the power of sleep & dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD Book 📖: Better Angels of our Nature by Steven Pinker The Chilly Pad bed air conditioner In March's glass this week: Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 🍷 In Darren's glass this week: Tequila Burrueco 🥃 In Ian's glass this week: H2O 💧💧💧 Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!
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We discuss 3 books that inspired and influenced us. We talk about how to have a healthy relationship with money, the mysterious & powerful role of sleep in our lives, and how the world is improving, even though we might not think it is.
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