About this podcast
The 100 Book Marathon is a year-long podcast where we dive into a new book twice a week.
We’re covering the Top 100 Must-read Books of All Time, with each episode being a casual conversation about the book and its key takeaways.
New Episodes: Every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM EST!
Whether you're looking for fresh book ideas or quick lessons, join us on this exciting reading journey!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- The Gifts of Imperfection (by Brené Brown) · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 24Brené Brown's book, The Gifts of Imperfection, exploring the concept of "Wholehearted living". Brown details her research on shame and vulnerability, arguing that embracing…
- Eat That Frog! (by Brian Tracy) · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 23Brian Tracy's book, Eat That Frog! The book offers twenty-one productivity techniques designed to help readers overcome procrastination and improve time management. Numerous…
- How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (by Dale Carnegie) · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 22Dale Carnegie's How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, offering strategies for managing worry and improving mental well-being. Carnegie presents numerous anecdotes illustrating…
- The Intelligent Investor (by Benjamin Graham) · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 21It covers various investment strategies, focusing on both defensive (conservative) and enterprising (more active) approaches. The book emphasises fundamental analysis, the…
- You Are a Badass (by Jen Sincero) · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 20Jen Sincero's self-help book, "You Are a Badass." The excerpt focuses on overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs to achieve one's full potential. Sincero shares personal…
- Surrounded by Idiots (by Thomas Erikson) · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 19Thomas Erikson's Surrounded by Idiots introduces a personality system categorising individuals into four colours – Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue – based on their communication…
- The Power (by Rhonda Byrne) · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 18Rhonda Byrne's The Power builds on her previous work, The Secret, exploring the law of attraction. The book posits that positive thoughts and feelings, particularly love, are the…
- The Alchemist (by Paulo Coelho) · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 17Paulo Coelho's novel, The Alchemist. It follows the journey of a young shepherd boy who leaves his home in Andalusia to pursue his Personal Legend, a recurring dream. His travels…
- The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (by Robin S. Sharma) · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 16Robin S. Sharma's book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, a self-help fable. The story follows Julian Mantle, a high-powered lawyer who suffers a breakdown and subsequently finds…
- Zero to One (by Peter Thiel) · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 15Peter Thiel's book, Zero to One, detailing his philosophy on startups and building the future. Thiel argues against copying existing models (1 to n), advocating instead for…
- How to Win Friends and Influence People (by Dale Carnegie) · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 14Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, detailing its origins and phenomenal success. It highlights Carnegie's research involving interviews with prominent…
- The Millionaire Fastlane (by M.J. DeMarco) · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 13The Millionaire Fastlane, a self-help guide advocating a rapid path to wealth through entrepreneurship. It contrasts this "Fastlane" approach with the traditional "slow lane" of…
- The 12-Week Year (by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington) · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 12The book promotes a system for achieving more in twelve weeks than in a year, advocating for focused planning, consistent execution, and regular measurement of progress. It…
- Psychology of Money (by Morgan Housel) · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 11Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money explores the behavioural and emotional aspects of financial decision-making. The text uses anecdotes and historical examples to illustrate…
- Shoe Dog (by Phil Knight) · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 10Phil Knight's memoir, Shoe Dog, recounts his journey establishing Nike. The excerpts detail his initial entrepreneurial spirit, a pivotal moment of clarity regarding his life's…
- Ikigai (by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia) · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode, we explore Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, a profound journey into the Japanese secret to a long, happy, and purposeful life. Discover how finding…
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (by Yuval Noah Harari) · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 8Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind explores the development of Homo sapiens, challenging the linear evolution model by highlighting the coexistence of…
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (by Mark Manson) · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 7Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* is a self-help book arguing that a fulfilling life stems from accepting life's inherent imperfections and focusing on what truly…
- Outliers (by Malcolm Gladwell) · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode, we delve into Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, uncovering the hidden forces behind extraordinary success. Through fascinating case studies—from the unique health…
- Who Will Cry When you Die? (by Robin Sharma) · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 5Dive into the timeless wisdom of Robin Sharma’s Who Will Cry When You Die as we unravel 101 life lessons designed to inspire personal growth and a fulfilling life. In this…
