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My book is better than yours
Humble Pi
"Humble Pi: A comedy of maths errors" by Matt Parker takes us on an exhilarating journey through the captivating landscape of mathematical mishaps, errors, and their unexpected consequences in everyday life. It's a collection of anecdotes, stories, and historical accounts that illustrate how even the smallest miscalculations or oversights can lead to significant, sometimes humorous, and occasionally catastrophic outcomes
2023-12-17
07 min
My book is better than yours
This is marketing
This is marketing talks about... marketing, the generous act of helping someone solve a problem. It talks about another kind of marketing, the effective kind, which is about understanding the customers' worldviews and desires so to connect with them.
2023-09-26
19 min
My book is better than yours
Zero to One
Zero to One is about how to build companies that create new things. However, this book offers no formula for success. Successful people find value in unexpected places, and they do this by thinking about business from first principles instead of formulas.
2023-05-16
30 min
My book is better than yours
Why we sleep (part 2)
'Why we sleep' is the first book of Mathew Walker, a professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. It's a book that it's packed with science and it will make you think of your bedtime differently. The second part of this podcast is about dreaming and sleep disorders.
2023-04-02
17 min
My book is better than yours
Why we sleep (part 1)
'Why we sleep' is the first book of Mathew Walker, a professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. It's a book that it's packed with science and it will make you think of your bedtime differently. The first part of this podcast is about sleep, its benefits and the consequences of sleep deprivation.
2023-03-27
13 min
My book is better than yours
The sum up
In December's podcast, we do a sup up of what we learnt in 2022 and what is going to follow.
2022-12-24
03 min
My book is better than yours
The quotable Oscar Wilde
In November's episode, we will have a taste of the wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde. The quotable Oscar Wilde contains many quips and comments on life, love, and the importance of... being Oscar.
2022-12-17
11 min
My book is better than yours
Dare to lead
In October's podcast, we will talk about how to step up, be brave and lead, through Dare to Lead, a book that brings decades of research to endure practical, insightful, and courageous leadership.
2022-12-11
10 min
My book is better than yours
Outliers
In September's episode (with a two-month delay), we will take a look at an entertaining, enlightening, inspiring and revelatory book that is based on a revolutionary idea: People don't rise from nothing but they benefit from hidden advantages, unique opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard.
2022-11-20
14 min
My book is better than yours
Very good lives
In August's episode, we will learn about two ingredients to live very good lives. When J.K.Rowling was invited to give the commencement address at Harvard University, she talked about two topics: the benefits of failure and the importance of imagination. These topics are presented in her book and they can definitely change how we see our world.
2022-09-11
08 min
My book is better than yours
We should all be feminists
In July's episode which was surprisingly released in July, we dive into the personal essay of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Her book is adapted from her much-appreciated TedXEuston talk and it is a unique declaration of feminism, inclusion and awareness.
2022-07-29
09 min
My book is better than yours
The monk who sold his ferrari
In June's episode, we have an adventure into personal development, personal effectiveness and individual happiness. The book is a gold mine of wisdom, revealing potent ideas for improving the quality of your life.
2022-07-21
25 min
My book is better than yours
Prisoners of geography
In May's episode (which was published at the end of June) we take a closer look at Tim Marshall's best-seller, prisoners of geography. No guy knows more about international conflicts than him, and this book is all about that. In case you love geography, you are gonna love this book. If you don't it will be more like an exciting high school course.
2022-07-01
18 min
My book is better than yours
Humankind: a hopeful history
April's episode is devoted to the international bestseller "Humankind, a hopeful History". It will make you feel that the world may be a kind place, and you may see life from an optimistic perspective. The book focuses on one revolutionary idea; that most people are actually pretty decent. If we want to face the challenges of our times, we need to change our minds about human nature.
2022-04-30
10 min
My book is better than yours
Humans: a brief history of how we f*cked it all up
March's episode is dedicated to the most creative, glorious and catastrophic fucked-ups in human history. Even though the book is full of unpleasant stories, it is so enjoyable, and this is due to the talent and humour of Tom Phillips. You will hear about a small fraction of those stories, but they are representative enough to get the whole picture.
2022-04-03
28 min
My book is better than yours
The last lecture
February's episode is dedicated to a phenomenical book written by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow. The last lecture. A book that will make you reevaluate how you see life and inspire you to achieve your childhood dreams. I selected the most touching and teaching stories. Enjoy!
2022-02-28
19 min
My book is better than yours
The subtle art of not giving a f*ck
January's episode is dedicated to Mark Manson's bestseller "The subtle art of not giving a f*ck. A counterintuitive approach to living a good life." This is the opposite of every other book and the epitome of unpopular opinion. The recipe of a good life is to take responsibility for your problems, accept your pain, and reconsider your values...
2022-01-30
17 min