Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2020-09-08
Books mentioned on #461: Kelly Slater — The Surfing Legend on Routine, Rickson Gracie, Favorite Books, and Overcoming Setbacks
“When you’re humble, you’re teachable.” — Kelly Slater Kelly Slater (@kellyslater) is widely considered the greatest surfer of all time.
Tim Ferriss discussed The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran and The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity by Daniel Reid. Kelly Slater discussed Fit for Life by Harvey Diamond and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Prophet
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is a classic collection of poetic essays that explores profound themes of love, work, sorrow, and the human condition.
Discussed“the first is actually the second one you mentioned but the prophet by khalil gibran which i also have that's a beautiful little book it's a great book”
Where to get it
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The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity
The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity by Daniel Reid is a comprehensive guide to traditional Eastern health practices, lifestyle philosophies, and holistic longevity techniques.
Discussed“the second book i'll bring it up is one with a longer title and that is the tao of health sex and longevity by daniel reed reid could you speak to this book and same idea how it came into your life and what you take from it”
Where to get it
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Fit for Life
Fit for Life by Harvey Diamond and Marilyn Diamond is a popular health book focusing on natural hygiene, food combining, and plant-based nutrition.
Discussed“i had read a book in the mid 19 around 96 or 97 called fit for life which was kind of the same thing and i think i'd been inspired by the gracies to read that and then i don't remember who gave me the dial of health sex and longevity”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“obviously you're probably already familiar with one of the names behind it rob wolf r-o-b-b rob wolf who is a former research biochemist and two-time new york times best-selling author of the paleo solution and wired to eat”
“obviously you're probably already familiar with one of the names behind it rob wolf r-o-b-b rob wolf who is a former research biochemist and two-time new york times best-selling author of the paleo solution and wired to eat”
“but i had asked you for and i appreciate you contributing to my last book tribe of mentors and the question was how is a failure or a parent failure set you up for later success”