331 - Ryan Holiday: Behind the Conspiracy: A Deeper Look at THE Most Surreal Conspiracy of Modern...
James AltucherJanuary 02, 202401:37:53

331 - Ryan Holiday: Behind the Conspiracy: A Deeper Look at THE Most Surreal Conspiracy of Modern...

Ryan Holiday had access a surreal conspiracy. Probably THE most surreal conspiracy of modern day. And he wrote about it in his new book, “Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue” It’s a narrative nonfiction, which is new for Ryan. And that’s what makes it the best book he’s ever written. In this interview, Ryan tells us how he unraveled a conspiracy and why it was the hardest book he’s ever written. He also quotes a handful of Stoics, something I’ll always appreciate about having Ryan on the show.


Show Notes: 


“Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue (http://amazon.com) ” by Ryan Holiday


"Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts (http://amazon.com) ” by Ryan Holiday


“Ego Is the Enemy (http://amazon.com) " by Ryan Holiday


“The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living (http://amazon.com) “ by Ryan Holiday


“The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (http://amazon.com) “ by Ryan Holiday


“Trust Me, I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator (http://amazon.com) “ by Ryan Holiday


“Growth Hacker Marketing: A Primer on the Future of PR, Marketing, and Advertising (http://amazon.com) “ by Ryan Holiday


Also, I highly recommend Ryan’s reading list newsletter (https://ryanholiday.net/reading-newsletter/) . And his daily email, which I read every day “The Daily Stoic (https://dailystoic.com/)


In the beginning, you'll hear me mention my interview with Amy Morin author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success (http://amazon.com)


My interview with Peter Thiel (Ep. 43 - "What The Future Looks Like (https://jamesaltucher.com/2014/09/peter-thiel/) ")


Zero to One (http://amazon.com) by Peter Thiel


Philosophy: the straw man argument vs the steel man argument


My interview with Jordan Peterson - “12 Rules for Life: A Solution to Suffering (https://jamesaltucher.com/2018/02/jordan-b-peterson/) ” 


Peter Thiel’s “7 questions” (he wrote about these in his book, “Zero to One,” but you can also read about them here on Medium (https://medium.com/@omarismail_io/peter-thiel-on-the-seven-questions-a-startup-must-answer-e638b7767d9c)


Eric Weinstein, President of Thiel Capital


"The Count of Monte Cristo" (http://amazon.com) by Alexandre Dumas


Uber co-founder, Travis Kalanick


"The 48 Laws of Power (http://amazon.com) " by Robert Greene


"Mastery (http://amazon.com) " by Robert Greene


Breitbart


Peter Thiel’s speech at the Republican Convention (you can watch it on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUTnOQZOYv0) )


Ryan Holiday’s open letter “Dear Dad, Please Don’t Vote for Trump (https://ryanholiday.net/dear-dad-dont-vote-donald-trump/) ” 


Matt Levine (https://www.bloomberg.com/view/contributors/ARbTQlRLRjE/matthew-s-levine%20) (Bloomberg columnist who Ryan reads)


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