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Every book Brooke Wells recommended on podcasts

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  • Brooke Wells has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of May 27, 2022.
  • Brooke Wells has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of May 27, 2022.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of May 27, 2022.
  • The 3 books Brooke Wells has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 27, 2022: Atomic Habits, Can't Hurt Me and The Obstacle Is the Way.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Brooke Wells aired on May 27, 2022.

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Guest on The Daily Stoic · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Brooke Wells appears on interview podcasts focused on athletic endurance, daily discipline, and the Stoic mindset required to reach peak human potential in CrossFit and beyond. Her reading choices lean heavily into self-improvement, grit, and habit formation. Wells highlights David Goggins's Can't Hurt Me as one of the first intense books she read, noting that it helped forge her mental toughness during grueling gym sessions by reminding her of Goggins running immense distances on broken feet. She also shares her appreciation for Ryan Holiday's philosophy, specifically mentioning The Obstacle Is the Way as a particularly impactful read. Furthermore, Wells delves into practical productivity and behavioral change, discussing James Clear's Atomic Habits and noting that she was concurrently reading Jeff Olson's The Slight Edge. Through these recommendations, Wells illustrates a dedicated commitment to continuous self-assessment, mental resilience, and the deliberate construction of daily routines that support long-term athletic and personal success.

Books Brooke Wells recommended or discussed

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  1. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · Recommended · 1 episode

    Atomic Habits by James Clear is a bestselling guide on habit formation that outlines how small daily actions and identity shifts can create lasting personal and professional change.

    Recommended
    “um let's see atomic habits i'm currently reading slight edge”
    The Daily Stoic CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Reaching Your Potential 2022-05-27 Listen at 4:31
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Can't Hurt Me

    David Goggins · Recommended · 1 episode

    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.

    Recommended
    “i think one of the first books that i read was can't hurt me and so that one was like super intense um kind of like when i was in the gym struggling like i'd remember that he would run like a hundred miles on like broken feet and stuff and so super intense”
    The Daily Stoic CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Reaching Your Potential 2022-05-27 Listen at 4:08
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Obstacle Is the Way

    Ryan Holiday · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular modern guide to applying ancient Stoic philosophy to overcome adversity, drawing inspiration from historical figures who turned trials into triumphs.

    Discussed
    “And then I read, "Your Obstacles Away." That was a really good one. Let's see, "Atomic Habits."”
    The Daily Stoic CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Reaching Your Potential 2022-05-27 Listen at 4:25
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. The Slight Edge

    Jeff Olson · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is a self-improvement book focusing on how small, daily disciplines compound over time to create massive long-term success or failure.

    Recommended
    “i'm currently reading slight edge um what's that about i haven't heard of that”
    The Daily Stoic CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Reaching Your Potential 2022-05-27 Listen at 4:33
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Reaching Your PotentialThe Daily Stoic2022-05-277