The Way of the Superior Man

This book by David Deida has been genuinely recommended 2 times across 2 different shows: Diary of a CEO, Tim Ferriss. The people who vouched for it on air: Blake Mycoskie, Chris Williamson. It comes up in conversations about brain health, consciousness, depression & mood, motivation & discipline, productivity & performance. The earliest recommendation we indexed is from Jul 2020 and the most recent from Apr 2023. Every quote below is verbatim, attributed, and linked to the exact second it was said. Sourced expert opinion, not medical advice.

The mark of a true classic is that it becomes more relevant with the passage of time Twenty years ago, David Deida wrote The Way of the Superior Man share lessons on “how a man can grow spiritually while passionately tussling with the challenges of women, work, and sexual desire,” Today, men of all ages continue to struggle with these universal challenges, and the practical insights found in this book will help each one of us to give the gifts we were born to give.

• “way of the superior man by uh David data Atomic Habits by James Clear probably something to do with health and fitness”

  Why it counts as a recommendation: “in terms of books to read um way of the superior man by uh David data”
  Chris Williamson · The Diary of a CEO · Apr 202301:00:33

  Said during "800k Q&A - Diary Of A CEO, Iman Gadzhi & Body Positivity". The episode features Chris Williamson: Host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, former club promoter and Love Island contestant turned long-form interviewer known for evolutionary-psychology and self-development conversations. Chris Williamson answers 800k-subscriber listener questions on dating, masculinity, depression, habits, and his podcast journey, aided by an AI 'Chrisbot'.

• “if I can recommend another book... by an author named David Deida and that's Way of the Superior Man.”

  Why it counts as a recommendation: “if I can recommend another book that I've also read years ago and have gone back to reading again... Way of the Superior Man would be highly recommended”
  Blake Mycoskie · The Tim Ferriss Show · Jul 202001:01:23

  Said during "Blake Mycoskie, TOMS, Conscious Uncoupling, and Psychedelics | The Tim Ferriss Show". The episode features Blake Mycoskie: Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and best-selling author who founded TOMS Shoes and pioneered the one-for-one business model. He later funded Johns Hopkins' psychedelic research center and co-founded the habit-formation company Madefor. TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie on the inner-work pilgrimage behind his depression: Hoffman Process, ayahuasca, conscious uncoupling, and daily habits.