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Feb 2021
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Wiser than Yesterday (https://www.wiserpod.com) - The best books of 2020 (https://www.wiserpod.com/2020-recap)Nico and I look back at what we read on the show in 2020.Both Nico and I choose our top three books from the year that we discussed on the show and share what the biggest lessons were that really stuck with us. Looking back with hindsight at the most powerful lessons was a great tool to really show what the absolute best books were which can be less obvious in the moment.We also had one wildcard book each that we read outside of the show but was really worth a mention.The top listJoint first(Yes - we both had the same favourite book)Why Buddhism is True - Robert WrightWe both highly agreed this was the worst title and the best book. So many lessons on how to just be a more content human not at the mercy of uncontrollable and incessant thoughts.Goodreads info (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32895535-why-buddhism-is-true)Joint second(Yes - we both had the same favourite second book)Antifragile - Nassim N. TalebEpic book on how to gain from disorder and find strength in setbacks.Goodreads info (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13530973-antifragile)Nico's Number 3Elephant in the BrainHow we lie to ourselves about our own motives to fit in better socially, and where this trips us up.Goodreads info (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28820444-the-elephant-in-the-brain?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=kq41Gyh0Zm&rank=1)Sam's Number 3- On the Shortness of Life - SenecaHow time is the only finite resource a human has and yet spend it so frivously on the wrong things to acquire things of less importance. A guide on how to live and seek true purpose.Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97412.On_the_Shortness_of_Life?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=YaNk4JuYNz&rank=3)Nico's WildcardHumanKind - Rutger BregmanHow humans have truly innate goodness and co-operation built into them and why this is the story of our success.Goodreads info (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52879286-humankind?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=29UE0BFGDE&rank=3)Sam's WildcardSiddartha - Herman HesseThe life story of a rebel and seeker of purpose and happiness. A beautiful tale about the flow of life and the lessons we need to learn by ourselves and what is most important to value.Goodreads info (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30141085-siddartha?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=kDtcIrbjkv&rank=1)An epic year and we're super excited for all the reading in 2021. Any suggestions for the show or books that were your favourite last year let us know!Subscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guest: Nico Vereecke.

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