Yo people! Just one I've been asked for a lot so I am obliging (sound lad behaviour from me). Enjoy, and by all means leave your own suggestions in the comments, but if anyone says The Secret we're not mates xx
Have you ever read ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor E. Frankl. A truly gripping account about a psychologist surviving the holocaust. Really puts to question life’s meaning and how psychological states are influenced by extreme circumstances. Would recommend as judging by the books given this sounds like something you may enjoy
Have you read meditations by Marcus Arelius? You are quite philosophical so I think you'd enjoy. The way it's put together is beautiful. It's like a book of reflective poetry. Only book I ever say "changed" my life for the better.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my favourite novels and yes it’s Oscar Wilde’s only novel! Lord Henry is an exceptional character, he made me contemplate things in a totally different way! He has some ‘dangerous’ ideas you could say! He’s a total hedonist. I read Dorian Gray at the same time I was reading Aristotle and Plato at uni, quite paradoxical view points from them! Plato and Aristotle basically discourage hedonism. They talk about the soul as being split into different parts, and that one must be rational at all times and avoid giving into the ‘appetitive’ (basically pleasure of many kinds). The problem is that Henry makes a pretty rational case for hedonism. I mainly read classics, I don’t think it’s pretentious to read them unless your intention is to elevate your status by reading them! I read them because they stand out in history, they are deemed to have great value by many academics and literary critics that have read them generation after generation! Most contemporary books just don’t have the depth that many classics do. I would recommend Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It’s an epic story. Also the original Dracula by Bram Stoker is a brilliant book as well. Anyway, thanks for the vid mate.
Love this video bro, great that you're talking about other topics than just fitness, can really add valuable to people's lives. Also the book 'The Power of Now' is another great read
Probably most of these are gonna be cliché but here we go: . "Crime and punishment"-F.Dostoevskij . "Demons"-F.Dostoevskij ."Martin Eden"-J.London ."One, no one and one hundred thousand"-L.Pirandello ."Fathers and sons"-I.Turgenev ."Small moral works" (in particular "Dialogue between Tristano and a friend")-G.Leopardi
18:44 Reminded me of a line from the film "Ran" by Akira Kurosawa: "Man is born crying, and when he has cried enough, he dies." Powerful shit. Good recommendations.
One of my favourites is Lyotards' "The Postmodern Condition", which while thick to get through is less than 100 pages, and honestly I found it really opened my eyes to questions of certainty, both personal and academic
My 4 Books: How to Win Friends and Influence Others - Dale Carnegie Confessions of an Advertising Man - David Ogilvy The Greatest Salesman in the world - Og Mandino The Monk who sold everything - Robin Sharma
Are we the same person? Lol Please take a look at the Schopenhauer cure by Irving Yalom if you haven't already. It's right up your alley given your top 3
Well Joey D has officially became that TH-camr who I find myself watch every single video they post. So refreshing to watch something that is actually good
Papillon is actually an autobiography by Henri, which makes it even more impressive and heartfelt! Loved the suggestions, definitely will read some of those! :)
Picture of Dorian Gray is a belter, also a bit of a tale about the role of influence which has some relevance with people looking for a inspiration/quick fix from books. Great video man.
“In truth, Is your red my red? You know, Is this feeling that I’m describing the same as the feeling that you have in your head?” - poetry by Joe Delaney
A short history of nearly everything bangs. I have listened to it in audiobook form as background knowledge and an inordinate amount of science has percolated into my mind over the years...
‘Educated’ by Tara Westover is one of the most mind blowing and influential books I’ve read. It really shows the power of education and what can happen with its absence. I truly recommend it
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield will blow your hair back. Walden by Henry David Thoreau changed my life. Crime & Punishment by Dostoevsky is top notch. And if you’re into the dystopian thing, the staples: 1984, Brave New World, A Clockwork Orange, Animal Farm, and Fahrenheit 451. All of those books are surprisingly relevant today as well.
Wolf of the Plains is a wicked read! If you like the Conn Iggulden historical fiction stuff, check out some of the Bernard Cornwell books. Lots of eras covered for whatever floats your boat.
Top list. Always good listening to you. Something a bit different in "The Living Mountain" by Nan Shepherd. Beautifully written book about the Scottish mountains. Top lass is Nan.
Would be interested to see a reflection on the Joey D 2014-2017 era. I get that change is inevitable but I definitely feel that there was an an aim to portray a certain image back then. I prefer the Joe we’ve seen the last few years, and what I feel is more the ‘real’ you. Don’t mean this offensively at all, always been a big fan.
To be honest, I understand where you're coming from but still disagree somewhat. If I was trying to be anyone back then, it wasn't consciously. I am different now, but I think it was always the 'real' me at the time.
Joe Delaney. Yeah that’s true, and listen, I really didn’t mean any offence by that question. I’m someone who’s walked the triangle in Liverpool essentially moulding myself into whatever I’d heard you talking about on TH-cam. Eventually I realised it just wasn’t me. I really respect the transition you’ve made, and I look at both you and Tommy B now and genuinely feel a sense of relief. You’re both now such more rounded role models that I look at now and get a much more real sense of aspiration. Genuinely think you’re a great TH-camr and it’s weird because I almost feel a sense pride that you’re doing well. I definitely haven’t explained myself well there, but hope you get my angle. Also I did deliberate on my comment loads after posting it and realise It’s strange I get to even comment on such things, this isn’t through judgement, more curiosity.
A short history of everything is class! I see myself as a bit of reading a lot of nonfiction really. If I had to recommend some. It would be. 1. Noam Chomsky: manufacturing consent 2. The Secret Barrister: Stories of the law and how it's broken 3. Dr. Frances Ryan: Crippled. 4. Oliver Burroughs: Moneyland 5. Akala: Natives 6. Rutger Bregman: Utopia for realists These are books that changed or helped me form an opinion on something important. I think a lot of this book is really relevant to the current time. Especially in the top 3. I really need to make an effort to read more fiction tbh.
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi - in short, it's a memoir written by a Neurosurgeon resident who is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and how he learns to go from being a healthcare provider to a patient. This is the only book that has ever made me teary eyed. Feel like I gained a lot of perspective on life from it
Mate!! I read 'A short history" for the exact same reason! Asked my mum what to start with and she gave me that. Small world...perhaps we do all share 99.9% of the same DNA!
I've been reading 'Lost connections' by Johann Hari. It's one of the best books I've read in a while. If you've been depressed or been messed up before, I'd highly recommend (though I haven't finished it yet, so take that as you will).
Art is the artist’s language; he allows you to understand what he’s experiencing and imagining through visual art. There are tons of other mediums to express oneself, not just through language.
A Short History is incredible. Read it and a few years later wanted to revisit so I did it in on Audible. 1. City of Thieves by David Benioff -best novel ever. If anyone disagrees reply and I’ll PayPal you $20. Author was GoT showrunner. Has nothing to do w dragons. 2. Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull (Pixar). So legit. 3. The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker. Bill Gates favorite book. 4. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving (Only did Audible and loved it). 5. Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron (Alt history on only ‘successful’ slave rebellion). I read and listen to the business and self-help genre. The problem is the fact that it’s usually 30 pages of content wrapped in 280 pages bc you can’t sell a 30 page book and tour and have hack Simon Sinek catch phrases that print money.
Joey D, For the book Atlas Shrugged. I think the part you somewhat struggled (not saying he actually struggled just using his own words) to express was potentially connected to something known as Egoism (some people may know this I don't think i'm some pro philosopher) and its basically that as human beings we are all somewhat focused on our selves. Also, with egoism they believe that society could function through it being a "union of egoists". Not sure if this is what the writer implied, I have not read the book so I do not know. I just noticed some similarities in their ideologies.
What you said between 3:50 - 4:10 has stuck in my mind for days now! Alot of what you say in your video's are so on point to how I think about stuff.. I just don't have the ability to put into words so clean and neatly.. Maybe I should read more books 😅
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is one you’ve probably read - some mind blowing stuff in there. Atomic Habits by James Clear I’d also recommend 👌🏻 Gates of Fire by Steve Pressley which is all about the battle of the Spartans against the Persians
Love reading history, even historical fiction. Check out 'The Last Kingdom' by Bernard Cornwell, essentially the formation of England is the main focus of the books. Although we live here, not many people know how England came about.
Winston Churchills History of the English Speaking People. Im American, and they do not teach old British history in the states. It was eye opening, and hes also fantastic. Life changing for me.
I think the first and probably most profound gem in this video is where Joey D talks about how overrated things are advertised to make them sell, including books.
If you like science stuff, there’s What If by Randall Munroe. It’s not a narrative book, but a series of scientific explanations that are presented so ridiculously. It’s definitely not a serious read, but I enjoyed it immensely
I'm mad for a self help book tbh, but Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl is a great read, think you'd like it. About a lad who survived the concentration camps. Mike would too I'd say, but he's probably read it already... You probably have too actually tbh. Anyway iya.
Joe delaney mate i started saying mate constantly because of you mate. Now it has become chronic i use it even in my language and im not english native. Mate.
Cheers for the recommendations. I think you are on point in taking gratitude from an awareness of the plight of others. I would recommend "Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse; it's a pithy novel that is quite open to interpretation and that you may appreciate.
Atlas Shrugged is a book I read in college. I loved it at the time and it really encouraged me to develop self-confidence and go after what I want in life in spite of others trying to put me down or use me for their own selfish purposes. However, it also has couched in it this philosophy of no empathy for anyone ever. I tried to follow that because that's what the book encouraged, and found my self consistently filled with rage and depression. One day someone said to me: "Maybe you're just not an unempathetic person. Maybe you actually care about people." I realized that part of the philosophy didn't work for me, in fact I think it's almost toxic. I can still go after what I want in life (taking the good part of that book) and also realize I do in fact care about people and embrace that. I found my depression and rage drifted away and my relationships improved. I say this because Rand is sort of a double edged sword. She's great at getting you to appreciate you're a unique individual worthy of self-respect and risk, but this other side to her philosophy I find to be destructive to the self. Our connections to others is what makes life worth living in this world and she tries so hard to reject everyone. I'm going to add another book to your list to read Joe and anyone else reading this. "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl. It's a much shorter book than Atlas Shrugged and the philosophy found within those pages is so much more sustainable. As a side, another issue I found with Atlas Shrugged is it embraces this philosophy that rejects learning from people in the past in an effort to put forward pure individuality which to be honest is sort of short-sighted. If you try to build every industry from the ground up on your own then you're going to just waste a lot of time making mistakes that the sum knowledge of all humanity made before you. A famous musician said 'Learn everything inside and out first, then forget it entirely and make it your own.' That makes way more sense in my opinion.
Yo people! Just one I've been asked for a lot so I am obliging (sound lad behaviour from me). Enjoy, and by all means leave your own suggestions in the comments, but if anyone says The Secret we're not mates xx
Joe Delaney thanks m8 I was looking for some books to support me in my push ups game.. jk, I read too.
I've read TPODG this year for my literature class and it one of the best written novels imo.
if ur interested in econ/politics the limits of neoliberalism or extracting profit by lee wengraf are good reads
Have you ever read ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor E. Frankl. A truly gripping account about a psychologist surviving the holocaust. Really puts to question life’s meaning and how psychological states are influenced by extreme circumstances. Would recommend as judging by the books given this sounds like something you may enjoy
Read Flowers for Algernon
Captain Underpants is a good one too bro
same lol
True
😂
An absolute masterpiece
Finally a list of books that aren’t all self help, habits and the same old stuff everyone else is doing on TH-cam!! Great content as always
My personal fave is Tommy B - Finger Blasting, volume I with the splendid forward from David Attenborough
Have you read meditations by Marcus Arelius? You are quite philosophical so I think you'd enjoy. The way it's put together is beautiful. It's like a book of reflective poetry. Only book I ever say "changed" my life for the better.
This
The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my favourite novels and yes it’s Oscar Wilde’s only novel! Lord Henry is an exceptional character, he made me contemplate things in a totally different way! He has some ‘dangerous’ ideas you could say! He’s a total hedonist. I read Dorian Gray at the same time I was reading Aristotle and Plato at uni, quite paradoxical view points from them! Plato and Aristotle basically discourage hedonism. They talk about the soul as being split into different parts, and that one must be rational at all times and avoid giving into the ‘appetitive’ (basically pleasure of many kinds). The problem is that Henry makes a pretty rational case for hedonism. I mainly read classics, I don’t think it’s pretentious to read them unless your intention is to elevate your status by reading them! I read them because they stand out in history, they are deemed to have great value by many academics and literary critics that have read them generation after generation! Most contemporary books just don’t have the depth that many classics do. I would recommend Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It’s an epic story. Also the original Dracula by Bram Stoker is a brilliant book as well. Anyway, thanks for the vid mate.
If you haven’t got notifications on, are you even human mate
Book 8 (hidden) : The art of saying “and that’s not ideal mate”
I swear you comment on every single fitness channel within minutes of their upload, do you do anything else but watch youtube?
NitSUj Damn sorry if I offended you🤣 I make my own vids mate
Love this video bro, great that you're talking about other topics than just fitness, can really add valuable to people's lives. Also the book 'The Power of Now' is another great read
Reading books, the only reason I have 7 books is to gain more depth on my press-ups.- mattdoesfitness
u meant Lukadoesfitness??
Jeff cavaliere's t-shirt of course I did big boy
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Probably most of these are gonna be cliché but here we go:
. "Crime and punishment"-F.Dostoevskij
. "Demons"-F.Dostoevskij
."Martin Eden"-J.London
."One, no one and one hundred thousand"-L.Pirandello
."Fathers and sons"-I.Turgenev
."Small moral works" (in particular "Dialogue between Tristano and a friend")-G.Leopardi
The Shadow of the Wind and subsequent books in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series are great and I think you would enjoy them.
Joey d mate, I thought what you said at about 8 minutes was beautifully profound. Very pleasant video. All the best x
Thank you for the Wolf Of The Plains recommendation them years ago, very solid series that.
10 other youtubers incoming with the same video after joey d posts
Lipsett will include his own book.
@@alanmartin1 ahaha love lipsett
Aidan Tibbins “How I made 10,000,000 from this youtube video”
Seems to be command trend now where other fitness youtubers copy joey d's content.
18:44 Reminded me of a line from the film "Ran" by Akira Kurosawa: "Man is born crying, and when he has cried enough, he dies."
Powerful shit. Good recommendations.
One of my favourites is Lyotards' "The Postmodern Condition", which while thick to get through is less than 100 pages, and honestly I found it really opened my eyes to questions of certainty, both personal and academic
Not heard of that one before - will check it out. Thanks!
My 4 Books:
How to Win Friends and Influence Others - Dale Carnegie
Confessions of an Advertising Man - David Ogilvy
The Greatest Salesman in the world - Og Mandino
The Monk who sold everything - Robin Sharma
Top 3 must be:
1) Mortality by the great Christopher Hitchens
2) Man's search for meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
3) The stranger by Albert Camus
Haven't read Man's Search for Meaning but the rest of those three are brilliant! If you're into Hitchens I'd recommend his memoirs Hitch 22 as well!
Are we the same person?
Lol
Please take a look at the Schopenhauer cure by Irving Yalom if you haven't already. It's right up your alley given your top 3
Brilliant video can’t wait to see more content like this joey 🤠
Well Joey D has officially became that TH-camr who I find myself watch every single video they post. So refreshing to watch something that is actually good
Joey d coming in with the books while in quarantine. Thanks a ton mate.
Papillon is actually an autobiography by Henri, which makes it even more impressive and heartfelt! Loved the suggestions, definitely will read some of those! :)
Was literally reading one of the “not these” books when the notification popped up 😂
Picture of Dorian Gray is a belter, also a bit of a tale about the role of influence which has some relevance with people looking for a inspiration/quick fix from books. Great video man.
The tangent about language was pretty sick, love ya Joey D, your videos never fail to entertain me
“In truth,
Is your red my red?
You know,
Is this feeling that I’m describing the same as the feeling that you have in your head?”
- poetry by Joe Delaney
A short history of nearly everything bangs. I have listened to it in audiobook form as background knowledge and an inordinate amount of science has percolated into my mind over the years...
Your channel is all of the weight on my path Joey D!!! Keep up the great content!!
Just to let you know Papillon is a memoir based on Charriere's personal experience with being wrongly convicted, makes it even more potent imo
I noticed when I was editing that the cover says it's a true account, which is wild!
Try Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins, not such a fan of self-help books either but his story is truly inspiring.
Get the audible version if you do, Goggins does a mini podcast throughout the book.
Shredex yeah i loved that one
Was literally about to suggest this!!! Defo go with the audible version though
You never fail to put things in perspective and are a natural philosopher, great to watch when in need of a bit of inspiration
marcus aurelius meditations better be on that list.
This would definitely crack Elder Bros list.
Plato's republic
Alan Martin agreed
@@alanmartin1 Elder bro has read this, can confirm.
Glad you did one of these videos Joe!
0:53 reminds me of an Alex Becker intro, but that’s probably the most sound way to kick your viewers into gear and actually learn
Bro it's just so calming to hear you talking.
Would love to have a conversation with u! greetings from switzrland
Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
Can't hurt me - David goggins
7 habits of highly effective People - Steven Covey
Rich dad poor dad - Robert kiyosaki
I've read all except meditations and they are all fantastic books that changed my life no lie
@@vinniesmith7929 I read meditations and got Marcus Aurelius tatted on me it changed my life that much
You will love 12 rules of life by Jordan Peterson, if you haven't already read it.
@@jonahdsouza6221 yes have read, big fan of JP
Steve Jobs - Walter Isacson is brilliant. Also watch Human Universe - Brian Cox on the iPlayer, basically Sapiens but in a 5 docu-series.
Infinite jest - David foster wallace
Blood meridian - cormac McCarthy
The stand - Stephen king
JOE DELANEY IS MY HERO.
‘Educated’ by Tara Westover is one of the most mind blowing and influential books I’ve read. It really shows the power of education and what can happen with its absence. I truly recommend it
It was pretty good, mate
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield will blow your hair back. Walden by Henry David Thoreau changed my life. Crime & Punishment by Dostoevsky is top notch. And if you’re into the dystopian thing, the staples: 1984, Brave New World, A Clockwork Orange, Animal Farm, and Fahrenheit 451. All of those books are surprisingly relevant today as well.
Good mix of ideas, Joe Delaney! Here's one more: Matt Ridley's The Red Queen.
Wolf of the Plains is a wicked read! If you like the Conn Iggulden historical fiction stuff, check out some of the Bernard Cornwell books. Lots of eras covered for whatever floats your boat.
Top list. Always good listening to you.
Something a bit different in "The Living Mountain" by Nan Shepherd. Beautifully written book about the Scottish mountains. Top lass is Nan.
Another great video. My son is reading the Bill Brison at the moment, we are all loving it 👍🏻
Would be interested to see a reflection on the Joey D 2014-2017 era. I get that change is inevitable but I definitely feel that there was an an aim to portray a certain image back then. I prefer the Joe we’ve seen the last few years, and what I feel is more the ‘real’ you. Don’t mean this offensively at all, always been a big fan.
To be honest, I understand where you're coming from but still disagree somewhat. If I was trying to be anyone back then, it wasn't consciously. I am different now, but I think it was always the 'real' me at the time.
Joe Delaney. Yeah that’s true, and listen, I really didn’t mean any offence by that question. I’m someone who’s walked the triangle in Liverpool essentially moulding myself into whatever I’d heard you talking about on TH-cam. Eventually I realised it just wasn’t me.
I really respect the transition you’ve made, and I look at both you and Tommy B now and genuinely feel a sense of relief. You’re both now such more rounded role models that I look at now and get a much more real sense of aspiration. Genuinely think you’re a great TH-camr and it’s weird because I almost feel a sense pride that you’re doing well.
I definitely haven’t explained myself well there, but hope you get my angle.
Also I did deliberate on my comment loads after posting it and realise It’s strange I get to even comment on such things, this isn’t through judgement, more curiosity.
A short history of everything is class!
I see myself as a bit of reading a lot of nonfiction really. If I had to recommend some. It would be.
1. Noam Chomsky: manufacturing consent
2. The Secret Barrister: Stories of the law and how it's broken
3. Dr. Frances Ryan: Crippled.
4. Oliver Burroughs: Moneyland
5. Akala: Natives
6. Rutger Bregman: Utopia for realists
These are books that changed or helped me form an opinion on something important. I think a lot of this book is really relevant to the current time. Especially in the top 3. I really need to make an effort to read more fiction tbh.
Great stuff mate, a new subscriber from Morocco. Much love and respect xx
Awesome video bro, well-described!
Man goes straight for the intellectual jugular. Nothing better than reading a book that speaks to you at just the right time.
You’re very well rounded with your content. Proud of you from across the pond lol
I think "mate" has rubbed off on all of your audience, mate. I am not even from the UK, literally just American, mate.
Austin Rode mate.... I’m from Canada and I totally mating out as well.
Dinny Jay fuckin oath mate same, I’m Canadian and absolutely picking up joes speech mate
Geeks.
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi - in short, it's a memoir written by a Neurosurgeon resident who is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and how he learns to go from being a healthcare provider to a patient. This is the only book that has ever made me teary eyed. Feel like I gained a lot of perspective on life from it
Mate!! I read 'A short history" for the exact same reason! Asked my mum what to start with and she gave me that. Small world...perhaps we do all share 99.9% of the same DNA!
Papillon is one of my favourite books mate. Unreal true story.
I've been reading 'Lost connections' by Johann Hari. It's one of the best books I've read in a while. If you've been depressed or been messed up before, I'd highly recommend (though I haven't finished it yet, so take that as you will).
can’t believe you didn’t include that book with you on the cover from years back
I suggest The Fountainhead
You're a huge inspiration man! your videos have helped me gain a very different perspective on life.
You consistently surprise me in the best ways. Thanks for sharing, mate!
Top man. Asked him this on the live stream, he probably didn’t even see my comment but I’ll take credit for it anyway.
Marcus aurelius - meditations is a must read. 10/10 would reccomend.
Have only read A Short History of Nearly Everything and Papillon from that list, but can highly recommend them both also. Will give the others a try 👌
I swear joe is low key the wisest man going🤣
Great list! Thanks for sharing.
What a brilliant refreshing vlog. Thanks Joe
yes wolf of the plains! There was a similar one about Julius Caesar which was sick
Art is the artist’s language; he allows you to understand what he’s experiencing and imagining through visual art. There are tons of other mediums to express oneself, not just through language.
Alex Garland is also a director now, I recommend his movie Ex Machina
A Short History is incredible. Read it and a few years later wanted to revisit so I did it in on Audible. 1. City of Thieves by David Benioff -best novel ever. If anyone disagrees reply and I’ll PayPal you $20. Author was GoT showrunner. Has nothing to do w dragons. 2. Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull (Pixar). So legit. 3. The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker. Bill Gates favorite book. 4. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving (Only did Audible and loved it). 5. Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron (Alt history on only ‘successful’ slave rebellion). I read and listen to the business and self-help genre. The problem is the fact that it’s usually 30 pages of content wrapped in 280 pages bc you can’t sell a 30 page book and tour and have hack Simon Sinek catch phrases that print money.
Good list. 7 More great books:
Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, War and Peace, 1984, Brave New World, A Farewell to Arms, East of Eden
I dream every night about being wiped on a sofa at afters with joe and louis Theroux talking about life next too me
Joey D, For the book Atlas Shrugged. I think the part you somewhat struggled (not saying he actually struggled just using his own words) to express was potentially connected to something known as Egoism (some people may know this I don't think i'm some pro philosopher) and its basically that as human beings we are all somewhat focused on our selves. Also, with egoism they believe that society could function through it being a "union of egoists". Not sure if this is what the writer implied, I have not read the book so I do not know. I just noticed some similarities in their ideologies.
Never seen Horrid Henry coming in at number 1 mate, you were right i wasn't expecting it
Evan Irwin and horrible history at number 3
Conn iggulden also done a series on Rome/cesar . Really good.
The 1973 Papillon film with Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman is such a great film.
What you said between 3:50 - 4:10 has stuck in my mind for days now! Alot of what you say in your video's are so on point to how I think about stuff.. I just don't have the ability to put into words so clean and neatly.. Maybe I should read more books 😅
Read Wolf of the Plains after your older video on this, great recommendation Joey!
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is one you’ve probably read - some mind blowing stuff in there.
Atomic Habits by James Clear I’d also recommend 👌🏻
Gates of Fire by Steve Pressley which is all about the battle of the Spartans against the Persians
Danny Ward good call. Sapiens is Top 5. Atomic Habits > all other habit books. Not close.
Love reading history, even historical fiction. Check out 'The Last Kingdom' by Bernard Cornwell, essentially the formation of England is the main focus of the books. Although we live here, not many people know how England came about.
Fan video. I would reccomend 'The Right Side of History'
Winston Churchills History of the English Speaking People. Im American, and they do not teach old British history in the states. It was eye opening, and hes also fantastic. Life changing for me.
I think the first and probably most profound gem in this video is where Joey D talks about how overrated things are advertised to make them sell, including books.
Wolf Of The Plains is a belter, have the next two books from the series on the way
If you like science stuff, there’s What If by Randall Munroe. It’s not a narrative book, but a series of scientific explanations that are presented so ridiculously. It’s definitely not a serious read, but I enjoyed it immensely
Would recommend Deception Point - Dan Brown
I'm mad for a self help book tbh, but Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl is a great read, think you'd like it. About a lad who survived the concentration camps. Mike would too I'd say, but he's probably read it already... You probably have too actually tbh. Anyway iya.
Coincidentally I finished this book earlier on today. Great read
Great book.
Great video Joe. I read Atlas Shrugged and liked it. I will check out the others you listed.
Joe Delaney podcast would be elite!
Yoo I also read the Bill Bryson book when I was a kid and I attribute that to my curiosity in the sciences as a child.
Awesome video bro
Love con igguldens genghis Khan series so much. The beach and picture of Dorian grey are on my list too. Read Women by Charles Bukowski
Joe delaney mate i started saying mate constantly because of you mate. Now it has become chronic i use it even in my language and im not english native. Mate.
Cheers for the recommendations. I think you are on point in taking gratitude from an awareness of the plight of others. I would recommend "Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse; it's a pithy novel that is quite open to interpretation and that you may appreciate.
YES NOW. Talk to me about KNOOOOWLEDDDGEEEE
Great video 📖
Mad this was my question
Joe Delaney is my hero
Atlas Shrugged is a book I read in college. I loved it at the time and it really encouraged me to develop self-confidence and go after what I want in life in spite of others trying to put me down or use me for their own selfish purposes. However, it also has couched in it this philosophy of no empathy for anyone ever. I tried to follow that because that's what the book encouraged, and found my self consistently filled with rage and depression. One day someone said to me: "Maybe you're just not an unempathetic person. Maybe you actually care about people." I realized that part of the philosophy didn't work for me, in fact I think it's almost toxic. I can still go after what I want in life (taking the good part of that book) and also realize I do in fact care about people and embrace that. I found my depression and rage drifted away and my relationships improved. I say this because Rand is sort of a double edged sword. She's great at getting you to appreciate you're a unique individual worthy of self-respect and risk, but this other side to her philosophy I find to be destructive to the self. Our connections to others is what makes life worth living in this world and she tries so hard to reject everyone. I'm going to add another book to your list to read Joe and anyone else reading this. "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl. It's a much shorter book than Atlas Shrugged and the philosophy found within those pages is so much more sustainable.
As a side, another issue I found with Atlas Shrugged is it embraces this philosophy that rejects learning from people in the past in an effort to put forward pure individuality which to be honest is sort of short-sighted. If you try to build every industry from the ground up on your own then you're going to just waste a lot of time making mistakes that the sum knowledge of all humanity made before you. A famous musician said 'Learn everything inside and out first, then forget it entirely and make it your own.' That makes way more sense in my opinion.
Empathy is a much needed trait. Without empathy, we would not be human.