Uncommon Sense
Episodes about this book
4 episodes265: How to Try Again, with Steve Kamb
Host Mike says he just finished this book by William Brody, described as a medical academic and president of Johns Hopkins. It blends productivity advice with medical stories and focuses on practical knowledge not taught in universities—things Mike says set you up for success. He notes the medical stories would resonate more with those who have industry experience.
256: Uncommon Sense by William Brody
The main book of the episode, covered chapter by chapter by both hosts. One host, an engineering professor, was drawn to it because he had been planning a similar course of his own. Both found the 'Turtle on the Fence Post' chapter the highlight. They criticised the book for being too medical-heavy, for not stating its principles clearly enough, and for an unsatisfying final chapter. Ratings: four (one host) and three (Mike), and neither would strongly recommend it — one host suggests the Blinkist version may suffice.
255: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Announced as the next Bookworm episode's book. One host describes the author as the former president of Johns Hopkins University and says the book uses examples from medicine, engineering, entrepreneurship, and academic leadership to encourage different thinking about problems, ideas, and ambition. The host expresses some worry that the title may be more intriguing than the content.
254: Inside the Box by David Epstein
Announced as a future Bookworm book after The Psychology of Money. Described as a two-author work drawing lessons from medicine, engineering, entrepreneurship, and leadership to extract the best thinking from complex problems.
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