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Every book Dan Hardy recommended on podcasts
Dan Hardy is a recurring guest on combat sports and interview podcasts, most notably The Joe Rogan Experience, where he analyzes mixed martial arts, psychology, and personal discipline. As evident from his podcast dialogues, Hardy is a thoughtful martial artist who looks to philosophy, psychology, and specialized literature to understand the internal struggles of performance and creativity. He recommended Steven Pressfield's The War of Art, utilizing the book to illustrate the psychological importance of showing up for creative work and respecting the artistic process. Hardy also discussed Sam Sheridan's A Fighter's Heart, exploring different cultural perspectives on combat sports, including controversial practices like dog fighting. Furthermore, Hardy brought up Dr. Rick Strassman's DMT: The Spirit Molecule, quoting a participant's description of a psychedelic journey as a waiting room between birth and death to articulate the profound nature of altered states of consciousness. He also referenced Carl Sagan's The Dragons of Eden when discussing human neuroanatomy and attempting to distinguish the functions of the reptilian brain. Through these varied references, Hardy bridges the gap between physical combat and deep psychological introspection, using literature to frame the mental hurdles inherent in high-level competition and inner exploration.
Books recommended by Dan Hardy
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a practical and influential guide that explores the internal creative blocks and psychological barriers that hinder artistic and professional productivity.
Recommended“Steven Pressfield wrote about that in a really unique way in the war of art”
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A Fighter's Heart
A Fighter's Heart by Sam Sheridan is a compelling non-fiction account that chronicles the author's immersive journey across various martial arts and fighting disciplines around the world.
Discussed“dog fighting and dog fighting I mean you know like if you read uh Sam Sheridan's book a Fighter's heart yes there's a bit about dog fighting in there and it's I mean I don't agree with it but it's a very very different perspect perspective”
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DMT: The Spirit Molecule
DMT: The Spirit Molecule by Rick Strassman is a comprehensive examination of dimethyltryptamine and its profound effects on the human mind through groundbreaking clinical research.
Discussed“I think woman described it in the the DMT The Spirit Molecule book Dr Rick strasman she said um it feels like a Wai in room between death and birth wow which I thought was kind of an interesting perspective”
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The Dragons of Eden
The Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning book published in 1977 that explores the evolution of human intelligence and the structure of the human brain.
Discussed“well there's a space that you get to when uh do you read much Carl San you read the dragons of Eden no I hav about the tree and brain and and the I'm I'm trying to I'm trying to like understand the distinction between the different areas of the brain The Reptilian Brain which is obviously responsible for all”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRE MMA Show #75 with Dan Hardy | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2019-08-15 | 1 |
| #356 - Dan Hardy | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2013-05-08 | 3 |