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Tim Ferriss · 2026-04-23

From 9th-Grade Dropout to DC's Longest-Serving Police Chief — Cathy Lanier

From 9th-Grade Dropout to DC's Longest-Serving Police Chief — Cathy Lanier

Recommended on this episode

BookRecommendedISBN verified

The Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell

“One of my all-time favorite reads; I made it mandatory reading for my command staff”
“The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell. One of my all-time favorite reads because it forces you to understand that no matter what your challenge is”— Cathy Lanier
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Blink

Malcolm Gladwell

“two of my favorites; helps you really evaluate how you make decisions”
“I would also say Blink. Blink for people in highpaced professions is one that helps you really evaluate how you make decisions.”— Cathy Lanier

Also referenced (named, not recommended)

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Extreme Ownership

Jocko Willink

“I interviewed someone named Jocko Willink, who's a former Navy Seal commander many years ago. And he wrote a book called Extreme Ownership.”— Tim Ferriss