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Episode · Huberman Lab · 2025-01-27

Books mentioned on The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin

5 books · With Josh Waitzkin · Listen · Watch on YouTube

In this episode, my guest is Josh Waitzkin, former child chess prodigy and the subject of the movie and true story Searching for Bobby Fischer. Josh is also a world champion martial arts competitor and the author of the book The Art of Learning.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. Searching for Bobby Fischer

    Fred Waitzkin · at 7:03 · mentioned 2 times

    Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin is a non-fiction book that explores the high-stakes world of competitive youth chess through the experiences of prodigy Josh Waitzkin.

    Discussed
    “yes so when I was 11 the the book searching for Robbie fer came out and when I was 15 the movie came out and at that point”
    Josh Waitzkin The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin 2025-01-27 Listen at 7:03
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  2. The Art of Learning

    Josh Waitzkin · at 3:14:36 · mentioned 3 times

    The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin is a memoir and self-improvement guide that chronicles the author's journey as a chess prodigy and martial arts world champion while outlining universal principles for mastering any skill.

    Recommended
    “to learn more about Josh's work and to find a link to his book The Art of learning which by the way I highly recommend”
    Andrew Huberman The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin 2025-01-27 Listen at 3:14:36
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  3. Lila

    Robert Pirsig · at 1:42:30

    Lila is a philosophical novel written by Robert Pirsig that explores the concepts of dynamic quality versus static quality and a metaphysics centered on value.

    Discussed
    “then you could think about Robert PK's work and and there Motorcycle Maintenance and lla around Dynamic quality versus static quality”
    Josh Waitzkin The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin 2025-01-27 Listen at 1:42:30
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  4. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

    Robert M. Pirsig · at 1:42:30 · mentioned 2 times

    Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M.

    Discussed
    “then you could think about Robert PK's work and and there Motorcycle Maintenance and lla around Dynamic quality versus static quality”
    Josh Waitzkin The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin 2025-01-27 Listen at 1:42:30
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  5. Lion Tracker's Guide to Life

    Boyd Varty · at 2:47:20

    Lion Tracker's Guide to Life by Boyd Varty is a reflective book that draws on tracking wisdom to offer insights on navigating personal growth and awareness.

    Recommended
    “he in his his book lion tracker's Guide to Life he has this gorgeous quote”
    Josh Waitzkin The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin 2025-01-27 Listen at 2:47:20
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library