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Guest on The Rich Roll Podcast · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Hakim Tafari appeared on The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss his personal transformation, lifestyle reinvention, and the various mentors and texts that influenced his journey. Tafari recalled how a yogi acquaintance named Etienne introduced him to John Robbins's book Diet for a New America, which significantly impacted his path toward veganism and health. He also recounted how a five-percenter known as True Power Allah advised him to study ancient and philosophical texts, specifically mentioning the Tao Te Ching as a key component of his early self-education alongside martial arts and science fiction films. Reflecting on his transition to a plant-based lifestyle, Tafari expressed admiration for Rich Roll's memoir Finding Ultra, noting that he read it around the same time he was deepening his practice of tai chi. He similarly referenced Brendan Brazier's book Thrive Fitness, grouping it with Roll's memoir as essential reading that supported his early days of adopting a plant-based diet and striving for holistic physical and mental well-being.

Books recommended by Hakim Tafari

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  1. Diet for a New America

    John Robbins · Discussed · 1 episode

    Diet for a New America by John Robbins is a prominent health and lifestyle book that critiques modern food production systems and advocates for a plant-based diet for ethical, environmental, and personal health reasons.

    Discussed
    “the guy to the 21st century victor convince kiss and dick gregory you remember that book so that was my that was my hebrew he basically gave me that book”
    The Rich Roll Podcast Hakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of Reinvention 2020-11-02 Listen at 35:16
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Finding Ultra

    Rich Roll · Discussed · 1 episode

    Finding Ultra by Rich Roll is a memoir chronicling the author's personal struggles with alcoholism and his transformation through endurance sports.

    Discussed
    “in 2012 was when you brought your book out right and i remember it and it was at a time when i was really getting into um you know my tai chi and veganism and yada yada and i remember your book and brendan fraser's book friday frasier”
    The Rich Roll Podcast Hakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of Reinvention 2020-11-02 Listen at 2:41:00
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Tao te Ching

    老子 · Discussed · 1 episode

    Tao te Ching by 老子 is a foundational Taoist philosophical text consisting of short, poetic passages on nature, balance, and effortless action.

    Discussed
    “study empire strikes back study return of the jedi study the peaceful warrior study the dao de jing study all these books”
    The Rich Roll Podcast Hakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of Reinvention 2020-11-02 Listen at 41:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Thrive Fitness

    Brendan Brazier · Discussed · 1 episode

    Thrive Fitness by Brendan Brazier is a resource focused on plant-based nutrition and fitness.

    Discussed
    “and i remember your book and brendan fraser's book friday frasier yeah yeah yeah yeah brenda brazier five and those two books”
    The Rich Roll Podcast Hakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of Reinvention 2020-11-02 Listen at 2:41:19
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Hakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of ReinventionThe Rich Roll Podcast2020-11-024