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The Hobbit Review: Why This Classic Still Hits Hard in 2025
In this episode, we dive into The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, the timeless tale that launched the modern fantasy genre. You'll hear why Bilbo Baggins’ …
9 months ago
Earn Money By Testing The Ticker | Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator (Edwin Lefevre) BOOK REVIEW
The fun side of rather questionable behaviour.
'Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator' by Edwin Lefevre is a fictional 1st person account of a Wall St tra…
9 months ago
10 Lessons From Ryan Holiday’s Most Honest Book Yet
In this Mere Mortals Learnings episode, I unpack the raw insights from Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday. This book, focused on the Stoic virtue…
9 months, 1 week ago
Philosophical Essays & Nihilism | Readings From The Road
We're back from travelling, wiser & thankfully not sad about it.
In this special episode we are covering 3 books of essays/philosophical investigation…
9 months, 1 week ago
Right Thing, Right Now: The Stoic Virtue We Avoid
In this Mere Mortals book review, I tackle Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday, the third in his Stoic Virtue series. It’s a slower, deeper, more …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Adapt or Die: The Youth Spy Who Sparked a Passion for Discipline | Stormbreaker BOOK REVIEW
A 14-year-old is thrust into the shadow world of espionage, where every move is a fight to survive—and grow up fast.
My book review on an oldie but a …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Bucket: Real-World Laws for Life & Leadership
In this episode, I explore the concrete takeaways from The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. These aren’t abstract ideals—they're raw, lived-in less…
11 months ago
33 Laws For Life & Business: A Tactical Review of Steven Bartlett's Philosophy
In this Mere Mortals book review, we dive into The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett—an energetic, story-driven guide to business and life. This isn’…
11 months, 1 week ago
Mobs & Crazes | Extraordinary Popular Delusions & The Madness Of Crowds (Charles Mackay) BOOK REVIEW
The best example of human madness is found across the ages.
'Extraordinary Popular Delusions & The Madness Of Crowds' by Charles Mackay is a mammoth e…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
How I Choose Books | Techniques To Find & Prefilter Enjoyable Reads
Why don't I read recently published books?
Today is a special episode where I am going over how I find new books, ways I actively try to avoid wasting…
11 months, 3 weeks ago