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Every book Chris Willx recommended on podcasts
Chris Willx hosted multiple episodes of Modern Wisdom, where he engaged with various guests on topics ranging from physical training and mindset to psychology and productivity. Throughout these conversations, Chris Willx frequently referenced books and audio resources that align with personal development and discipline. He suggested that listeners check out Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron, praising the author for his fantastic structure in balancing a demanding professional career running CrossFit operations with a committed family life. Additionally, Chris Willx discussed other prominent works in the self-optimization space. While conversing on the podcast, he mentioned that he was halfway through Tim Ferriss's recent work, often referred to as Tools of Titans, indicating appreciation for the tactical advice found within its pages. Chris Willx also brought up Ryan Holiday's book Stillness Is the Key, contrasting it briefly with Holiday's earlier publication, Ego Is the Enemy. By sharing these recommendations and ongoing reading habits, Chris Willx demonstrated a strong interest in literature centered around mental resilience, structured daily routines, and achieving peak performance across personal and professional domains.
Books recommended by Chris Willx
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Chasing Excellence
Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron is an insightful guide to cultivating elite mental and physical performance through discipline, structured daily routines, and a willingness to lean into discomfort.
Recommended“and I would suggest listening to chasing excellence with Ben Bergeron I think he has a fantastic structure for the way that he pieces his daytime work running CrossFit viewing or CF any now as CF North New England and his family life together”
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Stillness Is the Key
Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday is a book exploring how ancient philosophy can help modern readers find mental clarity, emotional control, and inner peace.
Discussed“I was listening to really ryan holidays most recent book not ego is the enemy stillness is the key”
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Tools der Titanen
Tools der Titanen by Tim Ferriss is a comprehensive self-help compendium that compiles the daily routines, habits, tactics, and philosophies of billionaires, world-class performers, and iconic figures across various industries.
Discussed“tim ferriss is just pretty good to be honest new tools of titans thing that he's doing uh i've i'm halfway through one of them very good as well”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Episode 200 Q&A - #200 | Modern Wisdom | 2020-07-23 | 1 |
| An Expert's Guide To Mastering Difficult Conversations - Tim Harkness - #198 | Modern Wisdom | 2020-07-18 | 1 |
| Every Day Is Mindset Day - Ollie Marchon - #193 | Modern Wisdom | 2020-07-06 | 1 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“It's like if you took David Allen's getting things done framework for productivity but applies it to housework”