Episode · Huberman Lab · 2026-10-26
Andrew Huberman & Ross Edgley: books mentioned on Huberman Lab
Unlocking Persistent Motivation & Extreme Resilience | Ross Edgley
Ross Edgley is a British ultra-endurance athlete and author known for completing extraordinary athletic feats by tapping into diverse sources of motivation and resilience. We discuss the psychological and biological forces that allow people to persevere through extreme challenges.
Ross Edgley discussed The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Myth of Sisyphus
The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is a prominent philosophical essay examining the absurdist condition, human suffering, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.
Discussed“But then it was Albert Camus, the philosopher, who said he was able to outsmart the gods one more time. And that's if you imagine that Sisyphus was smiling. And this is the part I love. He said, because the struggle alone is enough to fill a man's heart.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing How to Hero
“I should also mention that Ross has a new book out, one that I am personally excited to read and to listen to, and it's entitled, How to Hero, Find Strength, Forge Resilience, and Fulfill Your Purpose.”
Passing How to Hero
“To learn more about him and to find a link to his new book, How to Hero, Find Strength, Forge Resilience and Fulfill Your Purpose, please see the links in the show note caption.”