Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2021-08-14

Ryan Holiday & Brad Keselowski: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic

NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski on Reaching Your Maximum Potential

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski about the intricacies of stock car racing, how to build endurance and become great at whatever you do, how to lead and build a team that consistently produces results, and more.

Ryan Holiday recommended The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey and Boyd by Robert Coram. Brad Keselowski recommended Debrief to Win by Robert C Teschner.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Inner Game of Tennis

   W. Timothy Gallwey · at 27:50

   The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey is a classic sports psychology book that teaches how to overcome mental interference, quiet the conscious mind, and achieve a state of relaxed concentration and flow.

   Recommended

   “have you read the inner game of tennis no i haven't okay so one you have to read it if you like tennis but i believe it's tom brady's favorite book so really yes um and it's it's exactly what we're talking about he says you basically can't think and play tennis at the same time you have to get”

   Ryan Holiday NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski on Reaching Your Maximum Potential 2021-08-14 Listen at 27:50

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2. 

   Debrief to Win

   Robert C Teschner · at 31:35 · mentioned 2 times

   Debrief to Win by Robert C Teschner is a strategic guide that explores how high-stakes military aviation uses rigorous debriefs and absolute personal accountability to learn from mistakes and continuously improve performance.

   Recommended

   “ah there's one i really love right now and i don't know if you've read it it's called debrief to win no i'm writing this down so debrief to win is um a book wrote by a f-16 uh fighter pilot”

   Brad Keselowski NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski on Reaching Your Maximum Potential 2021-08-14 Listen at 31:35

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3. 

   Boyd

   Robert Coram · at 33:45

   Boyd by Robert Coram is a compelling biography of United States Air Force Colonel John Boyd, a revolutionary military strategist whose conceptual frameworks fundamentally transformed modern defense doctrine and business strategy.

   Recommended

   “have you read boyd uh the fighter pilot who changed the art of war no but i'd love to right up my eye”

   Ryan Holiday NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski on Reaching Your Maximum Potential 2021-08-14 Listen at 33:45

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   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon