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Episode · The Rich Roll Podcast · 2021-02-18

Books mentioned on Roll On: True Endurance

4 books · With Adam Skolnick · Listen · Watch on YouTube

How does one best prepare for a fitness challenge? What is the real value of testing one’s outer limits?

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Can't Hurt Me

    David Goggins · at 42:22

    Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a powerful memoir detailing the author's harrowing journey from a brutal, abusive childhood and severe obstacles to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and symbol of extreme mental toughness.

    Discussed
    “And more recently because of Can't Hurt Me, did did better than I ever thought I would financially.”
    Adam Skolnick Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 42:22
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. MOBY-DICK; or, THE WHALE

    Herman Melville · at 44:14

    Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville is a classic epic novel detailing Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white sperm whale.

    Discussed
    “Herman Melville ended up working at the customs office after he wrote Moby-Dick. You know, like I can come up, I could give you 100 reasons why it's a bad career decision long-term.”
    Adam Skolnick Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 44:14
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The War of Art

    Steven Pressfield · at 1:09:47

    The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a classic guide that explores the internal creative struggles, psychological barriers, and self-sabotage that artists, writers, and professionals face in their daily endeavors.

    Recommended
    “People will know him as the author of the War of Art and Turning Pro.”
    Rich Roll Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 1:09:47
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Turning Pro

    Steven Pressfield · at 1:09:47

    Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a motivational manual that challenges individuals to overcome internal resistance, drop amateur habits, and fully commit to their creative work.

    Recommended
    “People will know him as the author of the War of Art and Turning Pro.”
    Rich Roll Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 1:09:47
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Voicing Change
“Also Voicing Change update, this is the podcast coffee table book that we created. Some of you might know that we ran out of stock just before Christmas”
Rich Roll Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 1:33
Own book Finding Ultra
“We offer signed copies of all our books, Plantpower Way, Plantpower Way Italia, This Cheese Is Nuts, Finding Ultra, you can get signed version of those through my website, richroll.com.”
Rich Roll Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 2:31
Own book The Plantpower Way
“We offer signed copies of all our books, Plantpower Way, Plantpower Way Italia, This Cheese Is Nuts, Finding Ultra, you can get signed version of those through my website, richroll.com.”
Rich Roll Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 2:31
Own book Voicing Change
“And Voicing Change, you can learn more about and grab your signed or unsigned version of that book at richroll.com/vc.”
Rich Roll Roll On: True Endurance 2021-02-18 Listen at 2:43