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July 12, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – HEY DOORMAN: inception to an anthology by Haji Outlaw
HEY DOORMAN: inception to an anthology by Haji Outlaw
The world’s funniest bouncer regales with true tales of Los Angeles nightlife in the sublimely original workplace memoir—Hey Doorman: Inception to an Anthology.
A bouncer, or doorman, in the city of angels can be many things. But there is only one Haji Outlaw (if you haven’t guessed by his name) and he tells stories in a supremely unique way, like Skittles wrapped in cleavage, safely secured in the beak of a 7th degree black belt time-traveling pterodactyl. Which is understandable knowing that he has written for The Eric Andre Show and produced music for Kool Keith, two enigmatic artists of note. In this book the author tackles Hollywood after dark in bars/nightclubs, intoxicated people of all sorts, celebrity encounters, not to mention his own sexual encounters of the third kind (wink!).
Have you ever wondered what the worst night of the year is at a bar/nightclub? Who are the worst people in Tinseltown? Which celebrity has the biggest head? These answers and many, many more are answered in this literary voyage. Most bouncers have a personality and writing flair (not Ric Flair—WOO!) that falls in line with their profession. That is not the case here as the author of Hey Doorman has garnered praise from some comedy heavyweights:
July 11, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being by Neil Theise
Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being by Neil Theise
An electrifying introduction to complexity theory, the science of how complex systems behave, that explains the interconnectedness of all things and that Deepak Chopra says, “will change the way you understand yourself and the universe.”
Nothing in the universe is more complex than life. Throughout the skies, in oceans, and across lands, life is endlessly on the move. In its myriad forms—from cells to human beings, social structures, and ecosystems–life is open-ended, evolving, unpredictable, yet adaptive and self-sustaining. Complexity theory addresses the mysteries that animate science, philosophy, and metaphysics: how this teeming array of existence, from the infinitesimal to the infinite, is in fact a seamless living whole and what our place, as conscious beings, is within it. Physician, scientist, and philosopher Neil Theise makes accessible this “theory of being,” one of the pillars of modern science, and its holistic view of human existence. He notes the surprising underlying connections within a universe that is itself one vast complex system—between ant colonies and the growth of forests, cancer and economic bubbles, murmurations of starlings and crowds walking down the street.
The implications of complexity theory are profound, providing insight into everything from the permeable boundaries of our bodies to the nature of consciousness. Notes on Complexity is an invitation to trade our limited, individualistic view for the expansive perspective of a universe that is dynamic, cohesive, and alive—a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Theise takes us to the exhilarating frontiers of human knowledge and in the process restores wonder and meaning to our experience of the everyday.
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July 10, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lead Like a Marine: Run Towards a Challenge, Assemble Your Fireteam, and Win Your Next Battle by John Warren, John Thompson
Lead Like a Marine: Run Towards a Challenge, Assemble Your Fireteam, and Win Your Next Battle by John Warren, John Thompson
The U.S. Marines Corps is the greatest fighting force on the planet, but it’s so much more than that: it’s a factory for producing first-rate leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators.
In 2006, John Warren and John Thompson led Marines into combat in the world’s most dangerous city: Ramadi, Iraq. But when they got home, employers didn’t understand what they had to offer. Undeterred, they founded their own specialty mortgage company, growing it from scratch into a national powerhouse over the course of a decade.
When the two decorated veterans applied the values and training of the U.S. Marine Corps to build a thriving business, they defied corporate America’s expectations. That’s because they realized that, far from producing mindless drones, the Corps trains its warriors in adaptability, initiative, and courage—ideal traits for anyone in leadership.
In Lead Like a Marine, Warren and Thompson lay out the simple, universal rules that helped them succeed, from valuing grit and potential over pedigree, to condensing large groups into resilient “fireteams,” to cross-training team members so that anyone can step up to the plate in a crisis. While the corporate world is mired in maintaining the status quo, respecting status, and flattering ego, Warren and Thompson stripped away the fat that prevents organizations from innovating and excelling.
Full of smart, actionable advice, gripping combat stories, and entrepreneurial lessons, this book will give you the tools and the training you need to truly lead like a Marine.
July 9, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John McMilliand, Founder of Shockwave Motors, Home of the Defiant EV3 Electric Roadster on Electric Vehicles
John McMilliand, Founder of Shockwave Motors, Home of the Defiant EV3 Electric Roadster on Electric Vehicles
Shockwave Motors is a veteran owned, SAE certified, national and international motorcycle manufacturer. Our all-electric commuter provides unprecedented charging convenience, along with an exhilarating driving experience, in a vehicle that is safe, pollution free, fun to drive, and very affordable.
The Defiant EV3 Electric RoadsterTM is a hardtop/convertible seating three people. The battery is strategically located to allow easy access and provides an ultralow center of gravity for superior stability. The Roadster’s standard battery has about a 100 mile range and recharges from a standard 120-volt outlet in about 8 hours, providing a daily range of up tp 200 miles all this for less than the average price of a used vehicle!
July 8, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 62: Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees, and the Pursuit of Greatness by Bryan Hoch
62: Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees, and the Pursuit of Greatness by Bryan Hoch
“The definitive story” (Tyler Kepner, The New York Times baseball columnist) of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge’s incredible, unparalleled run to break Roger Maris’s home run record and the franchise both men called home.
Aaron Judge, the hulking superman who carried an easy aw-shucks demeanor from small-town California to stardom in the Big Apple, had long established his place as one of baseball’s most intimidating power hitters. Baseballs frequently rocketed off his bat like cannon fire, dispatching heat-seeking missiles toward the “Judge’s Chambers” seating area in right field, sending delirious fans scattering for souvenirs.
But even in a high-tech universe where computers measure each swing to the nth degree, Roger Maris’s American League mark of sixty-one home runs seemed largely out of reach. It had been more than a decade since baseball wiped clean the stains of its performance-enhanced era, in which cartoonish sluggers Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds made a mockery of the record book.
Given a more level playing field against pitchers sporting hellacious arsenals unlike anything Babe Ruth or Maris could have imagined, only an exceptional talent could even consider making a run at sixty-one homers. Judge, who placed the bet of his life by turning down a $213.5 million extension on the eve of the regular season, promised to rise to the challenge.
“In the most thorough telling yet of an all-time-great Yankees performance” (Jeff Passan, New York Times bestselling author), veteran Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch unravels the remarkable journey of Judge’s run to shatter Maris’s beloved sixty-one-year-old record. In-depth, inspiring, and with an expert’s insight, 62 also investigates the more significant questions raised in a season unlike any other, including how—and where—Judge will deliver his encore.
About the Author
Bryan Hoch has covered New York baseball for the past two decades, serving as MLB.com’s Yankees beat reporter since 2007 while making regular appearances on MLB Network. A two-time New York City Marathon finisher, his wife Connie once danced on stage with Bruce Springsteen. They have two wonderful daughters, Penny and Maddie.
July 6, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Real Talk: A New Approach for Men’s Mental Fitness and Wellbeing by Chinazom Sunny Nwabueze
Real Talk: A New Approach for Men’s Mental Fitness and Wellbeing by Chinazom Sunny Nwabueze
Are you ready to start thriving and grabbing the moments that matter?
Have you ever experienced feelings of loneliness, overwhelm, or a loss of hope so visceral you felt as if you’d never be the same?
Are you tired of seeing the trend, especially among men, where we hit our forties, and it’s either we have a mental breakdown or commit suicide. Such a painful and unnecessary waste.
Pursuing Mental Fitness is the way forward through deep introspection and timely action no matter your circumstances. Let’s rewrite the script and stop this trend once and for all.
When reached, Mental Fitness culminates in wellbeing that goes beyond looking good in the mirror. You’ll feel your very essence lightened and enhanced.
The stories contained within this book are based on actual life events from average, everyday people. The characters in this story may be fiction, but the events that transpire are as real as you and I. Follow five everyday characters as they discover they don’t have to do it all alone.
I’ll even spoil the ending for you; they don’t get it all figured out. The good news is they don’t have to. Neither do you.
We hope you discover in these pages:
Hope that no matter your situation, there is always a way forward to greener pastures and improved emotional and mindful wellbeing.
Belief in the collective ability of a group of friends to elevate and support each other through anything with candor, presence, and deep friendship.
Trust in your capacity to overcome any hardship with vulnerability, intentionality, and reliance on those closest to you.
Power to move beyond the paltry existence of just surviving to the wonderful world of thriving.
Access to the true essence of life.
The pursuit of Mental Fitness is a journey you need to take for yourself. This book won’t be your guide to the seven steps needed to conquer Mental Fitness or to suddenly have a perfect life…
I won’t lie to you; it’s not that easy…
But if you prioritize your thoughts and develop mental habits, you’ll squeeze every drop out of the essence of life.
Achieving mental fitness through intentional exercise, mindful practices, and consistent work allows you to perform at a high level without losing your wellbeing.
Become mentally fit and you’ll help change the narrative for generations to come.
A better life waits just around the corner.
Pick up this book now and let its pages sink deep.
July 5, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger, Michael DiRuggiero
Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger, Michael DiRuggiero
An unprecedented visual biography of the iconic pioneer of modern physics, with signed photographs, letters, manuscripts and more
A one-of-a-kind, hard-cover, 4.4 pound book with rarely-seen photos of Albert Einstein as well as of beautifully preserved letters, manuscripts, journals, and even equations written in Einstein’s hand. Extraordinary among Einstein biographies, the book presents the holdings of an unparalleled private collection of Einstein memorabilia and helps place in historical context his ideas about time, gravity, quantum theory, and cosmology. With annotations and commentary by the collection owner, by a world-class rare book dealer, and by eminent physicist Hanoch Gutfreund of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, this book is fascinating reading for people interested in scientist biographies. It’s also an exquisite photo research opportunity for scholars of the history and philosophy of physics.
July 4, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World by Mark A. Williams
The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World by Mark A. Williams
Human beings have succeeded as the most dominant species on earth in large part due to our need to connect and cooperate. It was our ability to socialize and connect that catapulted our species to phenomenal heights of innovation, through collaboration and specialization. This drive has fine-tuned our unconscious perception of faces, facial expressions, body language, and touch. Our primitive drive to connect changes how we perceive the world and the people around us. We see, hear, empathize with, and understand others differently depending on whether they are a member of our in-group or not. This unconscious drive to connect can draw us together, but it also emphasizes the differences between groups. And it is getting worse, as overcrowding, technology, and the media often focus us on our differences. We become more and more divided into groups as a result.
Here, Mark Williams shows us how to recapture the drive for connection in a way that will help us look past our differences and reconnect, even with those whom we perceive to be outside our groups. He starts by discussing the human brain’s specialization for connection and how it evolved, and the fascinating way we automatically process the thoughts and feelings of others. He focuses on how connection works in practice and why it is important for learning, innovating, health and wellbeing. He then explores the negative consequences of our drive for connection and explains how it contributes to racism, sexism, nationalism, and many other social issues of our day, as well as its impact on our individual health and wellbeing. He ends with a positive perspective by examining how we can use our drive for connection to expand our in-group and extend multicultural societies for the good of our planet.
July 3, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Princess by Wendy Holden
The Princess by Wendy Holden
The whole world saw Princess Diana step from a gilded carriage for her wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral. But before that fairy-tale moment came a dark and difficult journey.…
Bestselling author Wendy Holden explores the astonishing backstory and young adulthood of the ultimate royal celebrity.
Britain, 1961: A beautiful blonde baby is born to Viscount Althorp, heir to the Spencer earldom. But Diana grows up amid the fallout of her parents’ messy divorce. She struggles at school. Her refuge throughout is romantic novels. She dreams of falling in love and being rescued by a handsome prince.
In royal circles, there is concern about the Prince of Wales. Charles is nearing thirty and the right girl needs to be found, fast. She must be young, aristocratic and completely free of past liaisons. Pure and innocent.
Eighteen-year-old Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her yearning to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride. But the route to the altar is perilous. There are hidden dangers. Ruthless schemers. Can Diana’s romantic dream survive?
