Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2022-05-27
Books mentioned on CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Reaching Your Potential
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Can't Hurt Me
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a powerful memoir and motivational guide detailing the author's harrowing childhood, severe abuse, and extraordinary mental and physical transformation into a record-breaking endurance athlete and Navy SEAL.
Discussed“What have been some books that hit you particularly hard? I think one of the first books that I read was "Can't Hurt Me," and so that one was super intense. Just kind of like when I was in the gym struggling, I'd remember that he would run like a hundred miles on broken feet and stuff.”
Where to get it
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a bestselling book that popularizes ancient Stoic philosophy by demonstrating how turning obstacles upside down can lead to growth, resilience, and professional success.
Discussed“And then I read, "Your Obstacles Away." That was a really good one. Let's see, "Atomic Habits."”
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a comprehensive practical guide on personal development and behavioral psychology that explains how tiny, incremental changes can compound into remarkable long-term results through effective systems and habit stacking.
Discussed“Let's see, "Atomic Habits." I'm currently reading "The Slight Edge." I haven't heard of that.”
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The Slight Edge
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is a self-help and personal development book that illustrates how small, seemingly insignificant daily disciplines compound over time to create massive success or failure.
Discussed“Let's see, "Atomic Habits." I'm currently reading "The Slight Edge." I haven't heard of that.”
Where to get it
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Everything Happens for a Reason
Discussed“Her book is titled 'Everything Happens for a Reason,' with a subtitle along the lines of 'Things You Should Never Say to Someone with Cancer.' There's no value in wasting time feeling upset—such negativity is wasted energy.”
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a famous guide that explores the internal psychological barriers of creative resistance and procrastination, offering a roadmap for individuals seeking to overcome self-doubt and achieve their best work.
Discussed“No, I haven't, but you would love The War of Art or his novel Gates of Fire—that's amazing. In one of them, a philosopher is talking to Alexander the Great, and Alexander says, 'I have conquered the world; what have you ever done?'”
Where to get it
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Gates of Fire
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield is a historical novel that vividly recounts the heroic battle of Thermopylae through the perspective of a Spartan soldier.
Discussed“No, I haven't, but you would love The War of Art or his novel Gates of Fire—that's amazing. In one of them, a philosopher is talking to Alexander the Great, and Alexander says, 'I have conquered the world; what have you ever done?'”
Where to get it
