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Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2022-08-12

Ryan Holiday & Dr. Nate Zinsser: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic

Performance Psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser on Building A Confident Mind

3 books · With Dr. Nate Zinsser · Watch on YouTube

Dr. Nate Zinsser recommended You Are Worth It : Building a Life Worth Fighting For by Kyle Carpenter and others, and discussed The Art of War by Sun Tzu. Ryan Holiday recommended The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Art of War

    Sun Tzu · at 7:38

    The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to the strategist Sun Tzu that offers enduring principles on strategy, tactics, and conflict resolution.

    Discussed
    “um i think um marshall had probably read the art of war by sunset and he may have seen that same chapter that jumped right out at me”
    Dr. Nate Zinsser Performance Psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser on Building A Confident Mind 2022-08-12 Listen at 7:38
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. You Are Worth It : Building a Life Worth Fighting For

    Kyle Carpenter; Don Yaeger · at 41:54

    You Are Worth It : Building a Life Worth Fighting For is an inspiring memoir by Kyle Carpenter and Don Yaeger that details Carpenter's journey recovering from severe injuries sustained while serving as a United States Marine in Afghanistan, an experience that earned him the Medal of Honor.

    Recommended
    “his name's kyle carpenter his book you are worth it is worth everybody's time”
    Dr. Nate Zinsser Performance Psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser on Building A Confident Mind 2022-08-12 Listen at 41:54
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Confident Mind

    Dr. Nate Zinsser · at 52:47

    The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser is a battle-tested guide to building unshakeable self-assurance and optimal mental performance based on sports psychology.

    Recommended
    “i loved the book the confident mind and everyone should check it out”
    Ryan Holiday Performance Psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser on Building A Confident Mind 2022-08-12 Listen at 52:47
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Courage Is Calling
“when i was writing uh my book courage's calling i i read this sort of operations manual a handbook for the us army”
Ryan Holiday Performance Psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser on Building A Confident Mind 2022-08-12 Listen at 6:44
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