Dr. Peter Attia Book Recommendations

That’s sort of pushed Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) into the now number three spot, just ahead probably of Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! It’s weird, isn’t it? It says something about us, the books we like to give people, doesn’t it?

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The book I’ve recommended most [to friends and family] is Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman by Richard P. Feynman.

A must read. https://twitter.com/ToolsofTitansTG/status/834961300778270724

There was a day when I wouldn't date someone until she read this.

Excited to share that Terry Real's new book “Us” comes out this week. Order 👉 https://bit.ly/3sHr4s0

Stay tuned for a 2nd podcast with him soon. Check out my podcast with Terry from 2020 where we discuss “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”: https://bit.ly/3aAPtJO pic.twitter.com/XiAa45zVPp

Rick Gerson, who is a mutual friend and you actually introduced me to Rick probably about five years ago, he gave me a copy of this book and it was one of those things that just sort of sat there for, I don’t know, six months and it was just in the queue but I didn’t really appreciate why I ought to read it as soon as it was given to me. Something in the midst of a crisis sort of brought it to my attention a little more quickly and I just devoured it and so if the Terrence Real book, I Don’t Want to Talk About It, he’s now jumped into the number one spot of books I’ve gifted most, Solve for Happy is probably in the number two spot.

I just have stacks of it all over like you have stacks of certain books in your place. And this book is called I Don’t Want To Talk About It, by Terrence Real. Who I’ve since reading the book and becoming obsessed with … Actually, it comes back to you. You introduced me to Esther Perel. Esther recommended the book. The book was one of a series of little nudges that ultimately led to me meeting Terry. And of course, that book has now been the book I have given most.

Indeed. I think that book needs to be required reading for every man. https://twitter.com/PKMD87/status/1036041116955504640

On this sad day—again—I’m moved to share one of the most important books I’ve read, reread, and gifted to many friends. No one book can capture all of the pain and suffering out there, but this book, recommended to me by the brilliant @estherperelofficial, has begun the slow and painful process of getting better. Thank you Esther, and thank you Terry. I hope everyone reads this.

That’s sort of pushed Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) into the now number three spot, just ahead probably of Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! It’s weird, isn’t it? It says something about us, the books we like to give people, doesn’t it?

It was Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me). Which is just an amazing book on the psychology of cognitive dissonance.

[For people on my career path, I'd recommend] biographies of people who have ‘built skyscrapers’ (my term); for example: [...]

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“Mistakes Were Made, But Not By Me,” is a book about cognitive dissonance, and it’s one of the few books that at the moment that I not only reread it but I bought it for about ten people. I think that the authors, one of whom I’ve become very close friends with and she is now actually an advisor to NuSI as well, her name is Carol Tavris. One of the things the authors do such a great job of is really getting at the psychology of why it is that we are simply not wired to acknowledge mistakes when we make them, look for weaknesses in our thinking. And I just think that, you know, how do I make sure I go through life without becoming too sure of myself? Because on some levels I am sure of myself, but at other levels I have to realize, like, what can I do to make sure I’m not missing something that could allow me to do a better job? And so I think it’s a fantastic book.

[For people on my career path, I'd recommend] biographies of people who have ‘built skyscrapers’ (my term); for example: [...]

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A must read if you love science (and Sapiens in in my top 10 of the past year, also!). https://twitter.com/Gourmet_focus/status/830811472099958784

The book that altered the course of my life more than any other. https://twitter.com/myogenicsguy/status/819999423056920576

New podcast is live: #126 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D. (@sleepdiplomat): Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book. https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalker4/

He *never* gets tired of his sleep book, which is a whole lot cooler after Matt Walker (sleepdiplomat) drew an extra moon inside! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu33GUug5GC/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1c6zls2s9mahw

Added bonus: Some of you may recall how my little son, who is beyond obsessed with moons, would flip through Matt’s book endlessly looking for more moon pictures… I brought my copy and of… https://www.instagram.com/p/BuT7ML1AQ7f/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=dvtnhq3bvcfy

Thanks so much. Prob Matt Walker's (@sleepdiplomat) book to your question. https://twitter.com/joelniekamp/status/1042988082646020100

Thank you Sam! And thank you for pointing me in the direction of @KatherineEban's amazing book.

Just wrapped an epic and DEEP discussion with Katherine Eban (Twitter: katherineeban) on her new book “Bottle of Lies,” which exposes the abject fraud that runs rampant in the generic drug industry.
Simply put, this… https://www.instagram.com/p/B1FDJHagaFp/?igshid=166m7ixm81p8a

Hi @KatherineEban I'd love to have you on my podcast to discuss your new book. @SamHarrisOrg just told me about it...seems like a topic my listeners would love to have explored in depth. Are you up for it?

Beautiful gift from my friend @kyle_tman ... I’ve listened more than 100 times to the audio (easy to find: google “DFW this is water”) each time learning something, even incrementally, new and now I’ll add this method of consumption to one of the most important speeches ever given (or at least ever heard by me...). Thank you, Kyle.

And David Foster Wallace has talked about this so eloquently in his talk, which is one of my favorite talks, This Is Water. Every experience we have is through our own eyes.

I don't recall who said it--perhaps Gabor Mate, but the sentiment is also shared by the words of David Foster Wallace in "This is Water"--we are ALL addicts. This realization is one component to the humility we need to get through the day without being completely self-absorbed. https://twitter.com/jenutterback/status/1002941426718707714

Reading and enjoying the new book by @arthurbrooks, From Strength to Strength, and love the quote,

"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad."

(I believe attributed to Brian O'Driscoll)

Current reading list. I don’t think I could keep up if not for audible + Zone 2 stationary trainer.

There’s a great book out there called Altered [Traits], which I read this year, that I think does a great job of parsing that concept out. Which is [...] we don’t meditate for the state. The state can be pleasurable. To be honest, I don’t find it that pleasurable. I don’t actually enjoy meditating that much. Sometimes I do, but as many times as I do, it’s difficult for me, it’s work.

First 2 grafs are nice description of exploratory science. From the excellent book, Altered Traits. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfCBYjFB4MB/

Just about to finish this book for the second time. Damn, I can’t say enough about it. If you have even a modicum of interest in US history post WWI, this is beyond required.

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[For people on my career path, I'd recommend] biographies of people who have ‘built skyscrapers’ (my term); for example: [...]

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A must read if you love science (and Sapiens in in my top 10 of the past year, also!). https://twitter.com/Gourmet_focus/status/830811472099958784

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So as a guy who’s thinking about this, I became really interested after actually reading Dan Harris’s book, which the title is blanking on me, but it’s “Ten Percent Happier” actually is the title of the book. And I loved the book, and I read it. And I’ve read a lot about mediation, but it was the first book I read where I thought, like, “I can relate to this guy.” You know?

Did not... have you read the new book on Sonny Listen? https://twitter.com/thashadow/status/817793571193556994

Can't put this book down!!! Am I alone? pic.twitter.com/GIfgvHP6QN