Buddhism, Zen, Taoism and mindfulness

When Things Fall Apart

“Pema Chödrön's teaching on groundlessness — sitting with discomfort rather than leaping to resolution — is one Brown returns to explicitly in discussions of uncertainty and courage. She has recommended it on Unlocking Us as the book she reaches for when clients are in the middle of a freefall.”Brené Brown

Radical Acceptance

“Tara Brach's integration of Buddhist psychology and Western therapy resonates with Brown's emphasis on self-compassion as a prerequisite for courage. Brown has recommended it specifically for readers who recognize their patterns of self-judgment but cannot locate a way out.”Brené Brown

Waking Up

“Sam Harris was an early and recurring Tim Ferriss Show guest. Waking Up represents the case Ferriss frequently makes for meditation as a serious cognitive practice rather than wellness accessory. He has discussed the book's secular framing as exactly what he wanted — rigor without mysticism.”Tim Ferriss

Tao Te Ching

“A recommended favorite among his philosophy reads.”David Perell