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Book Summaries by Wise Words

Jes Oliphant & Tristan Alexander

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Book summaries, reviews and discussions. We aim to teach the big ideas from the most popular non-fiction books. We cover a wide-range of topics including, psychology, communication, personal development, habits and much more. Our aim is to make sure you learn more in less time. If you enjoyed our podcast make sure to check out our other content on our website: https://wisewords.blog/
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Kick back, pour yourself a nice dram of whisky, and let’s settle you in for some low-key conversations on high-performance living. Wise Words & Whisky is for the entrepreneur, CEO, leader, executive, and business owner who’s dedicated to pushing themselves beyond their limits, but also needs a break from the hustle and grind. Your host, Wylie McGraw, is a former star athlete, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran, turned whisky enthusiast best known for unfucking the lives of pow ...
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A podcast specifically designed to cover everything from politics, advice, comedic moments, relationships, sports & everyday social commentary. In addition to these discussions, I will give a bevy of opinions while trying to drop gems. As a self proclaimed critic of the culture, this podcast gives me a responsibility to not only contribute to narrative of black excellence but to be a staple in the culture as well.
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If you’re the type of person who seeks ways to command a better life but find that you’re lacking in consistent happiness when faced with hostile environments or other obstacles, then this conversation is an opportunity to learn how personal leadership and sheer will make everything more harmonious. Today, with my guest, 2x Emmy Award Winning Chore…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Think Faster, Talk Smarter’ by the esteemed Matt Abrahams, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following though…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of 'How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere' by the esteemed Larry King, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the follow…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to the second part of 'The Art of Explanation.' Join us on the second half of this summary as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics: - Seven-Step Dynamic Explanation - Organise your Information - The importance of Verbalising - How to use Memory Techniques to improve yo…
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Welcome back Wise Wordians, Our new Video is the "The Art of Explanation," Book Summary written by Ros Atkins. Ros Atkins is a senior BBC News anchor who hosted on BBC World Service radio for many years and is now the anchor and creator of the innovative primetime programme Outside Source on BBC World News television. This book summary is an essent…
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If you're a high achiever who wants to help others, or you just want to know whether your business is on the right track, this discussion will provide you with valuable insights that can change your viewpoint on why you do the work you do. In today's podcast, I bring you into a world where you can create a powerful platform of connections and succe…
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For those who want new ways to keep their lives stimulated, look no further than the power of sound. Find out how becoming one with it can transform you from the inside out. Today I’m bringing you insights into the value of quality music, and why listening and playing from the heart can lead to a profound sense of purpose in every area of life with…
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Hello, incredible Wise Words community! We're thrilled to have you back for another enthralling edition of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In today's episode, we're spicing things up to usher in the New Year. Join us for a special twist as we reflect on the past year, unveiling our favourite books and sharing the transformative insights we gained from…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Seeing Like a State’ by the esteemed James C Scott, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provo…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Why Leaders Lie’ by the esteemed John J. Mearsheimer, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-pr…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Corruptible’ by the esteemed Brian Klaas, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topic…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Corruptible’ by the esteemed Brian Klaas, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topi…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we continue to delve into the last section of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ unravelling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topi…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we continue to delve into ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by the esteemed Mathias Desmet, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-pr…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by the esteemed Mathias Desmet, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the followin…
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians, Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Functional Training and Beyond’ by the esteemed Adam Sinicki, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme. Join us as we embark on a journey through the following fas…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we summarised the final part of “Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig which explores the relationship between processed foods and their overwhelming consequences on our health. In this episode, we touch on topics such as: The criteria for food to be considered ‘…
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For those of you who feel trapped by the rigid culture of business, who struggle to find ideal solutions to the problems you must navigate as a leader or employee, it’s time to learn what it takes to simplify the complex and why settling for what doesn't serve you is a recipe for burnout. Today, with the help of my guest, Wall St. Journal Best Sell…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig which explores the relationship between processed foods and its overwhelming consequences on our health. In this episode, we cover topics such as: Debunking ‘Chronic Disease” The Eight Sub-cellular Pathway…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig which explores the relationship between processed foods and its overwhelming consequences on our health. In this episode, we cover topics such as: How food has become poison Debunking “Modern Medicine” Doe…
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If you’re the type of person who tends to wait until bad things happen before finally taking action, it’s crucial for you to slow down and reevaluate what distractions are interfering with your presence of mind. Today, with the help of my guest, former Counterterrorism SWAT Officer, Adam Contos, I’m giving you access to the personal leadership less…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society. In this episode, we cover topics such as: The impact of sleep on recove…
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For those of you who find yourselves in competition with your partner because you feel overshadowed or underappreciated by them, know that your value is determined not by your role but by the relationship you have with your desired outcomes. Today, with the help of my guest, Content Creator & Communications Expert Tyler Stevens, I’ll be showcasing …
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If you’re the type of person who’s passionate about their craft and driven to create a sustainably successful career, it’s imperative that you stick to who you are — to maintain your personal standards, core values, integrity, and personality no matter who (or what) surrounds you. In this conversation with my guest, Senior Producer at USA Today Spo…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society. In this episode, we cover topics such as: What is recovery and how has …
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Part II: Optimise fat loss, build strength, increase speed, improve endurance Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley which strips down fitness to its basics, covering the fundamentals of how to build strength, muscle, speed and endur…
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If you’re someone who feels that your environment and relationships are hindering your ability to honestly express who you are, learning how to confront them — along with the weaknesses they create — will undoubtedly free you from your constraints. Today with my guest, actress, activist, & health coach Alexandra Paul, we will discuss why most peopl…
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Part I: The Five Laws of Fitness Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley which strips down fitness to its basics, covering the fundamentals of how to build strength, muscle, speed and endurance. In this episode, we cover topics such a…
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If you’re the type of person who's constantly grinding, who never slows down to take a break or take care of yourself, actively changing this combative nature into natural motivation will undoubtedly ease your mind and improve your performance. Today with my guest, retired Navy SEAL sniper William Branum, we will discuss the mindset of rigidity and…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ’The Sports Gene’ by David Epstein which explores the contribution of both genes and sports training on human athleticism. In this episode, we cover topics such as: The predictive ability athletes acquire from their many hours of experi…
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If you’re the type of person who feels life is not as animated as you want it to be, embracing your passions and obsessions head-on despite societal expectations is key. Not only will it help make your day-to-day life more exciting, it will also ultimately push you towards personal growth, allowing you to unlock the multi-dimensional version of you…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This is the 2nd part of ‘Exercised’ by Daniel Lieberman which attempts to debunk a number of myths we assume are true about exercise by using an anthropological and cross-cultural perspective. In this episode, we cover the remaining myths Daniel Lieberman attempts …
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Exercised’ by Daniel Lieberman which attempts to debunk a number of myths we assume are true about exercise by using an anthropological and cross-cultural perspective. In this episode, we cover some of the different myths Daniel Lieber…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Hooked’ by Nir Eyal which explores the habit formation process and how applications utilise this process to influence our behaviour. In this episode, we cover topics such as: The Hooked Model Step 1: Triggers Step 2: Action Step 3: Var…
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If you’re a professional facing a life-altering situation and feel it’s steadily draining the passion from your soul, rest assured this is an opportunity not a detriment - a chance to surrender to pain and explore where it’s meant to take you. Today, with my guest international athletic coach & Under Armour training advisor Todd Durkin, I’ll demons…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Tiny Habits’ by BJ Fogg which lays out a science-based approach to building habits in an easy and simple way, assuring lasting results. In this episode we cover topics such as: The Information-Action Fallacy The B-MAP Behaviour Model H…
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For the parents out there, who struggle under immense stress and feel like you just cannot catch a break, I’ve got a story here that will show you just how strong you are no matter what you face, and why the love you have for your children is the source of this strength. Today we hear about a story where a husband murdered in Iraq radically transfo…
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Hello Wise Wordians, Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’. This week we are summarising ‘Good Habits Bad Habits’ by Wendy Wood which explores the mechanisms that underpin habit formation from both a psychological and neuroscientific perspective. In this episode we cover: The difference between our conscious selves and our …
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To those of you who strive to achieve your dreams at all costs but feel like your life is over the moment you even slightly fail, it’s time to reevaluate what your purpose might actually be. Today, with the support of my guest, CEO of Man-Made Josh Kalinowski, I’m bringing you a story about why tying who you are to what you do might actively cause …
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