Why people recommend it
The Jordan Rules by Sam Smith is an unauthorized chronicle of the Chicago Bulls during their 1990-1991 championship season. On the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Michael Rubin discussed the book, sharing candidly that he barely reads and that the last book he finished was in the ninth grade. He noted that this unauthorized story involving Phil was the final book he read before stepping away from traditional reading habits. Later, on the Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr referenced a related magazine article detailing Michael Jordan's relentless work ethic. Burr encouraged his listeners to draw inspiration from Jordan's legendary drive, emphasizing that anyone can apply that level of perseverance and tireless effort to their own endeavors, even without being a professional athlete. Both mentions highlight how the enduring cultural footprint of the Chicago Bulls era and Jordan's incomparable dedication continue to resonate across various domains, from business leaders reflecting on their youth to comedians dissecting the raw mechanics of achieving elite success through sheer repetition, focus, and unwavering determination in the face of daunting challenges.
Every mention
Bill Burr It's like the whole thing, like I read this whole, this great magazine out about Jordan, how he just kept w… 1
“It's like the whole thing, like I read this whole, this great magazine out about Jordan, how he just kept working and working and working and working and working and you can literally read the article and not be a Jordan but just apply that, right, and work and work and work.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I say, hey man, I actually appreciate your input, but I barely read, like you're laughing, I'm dead serious; I haven't read a book since ninth grade. The last book I read was in ninth grade, the story about the unauthorized story about Phil; that was the last time I read a book.”