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Every book Kai Lenny recommended on podcasts
Kai Lenny appeared on The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss his life as a versatile surfer and extreme athlete, sharing the books that help him manage fear, creativity, and drive. Lenny recommended The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, stating that he believes everyone should read it. He noted that he revisits the book himself every couple of months to help deal with creative and mental resistance. While clarifying his recommendation, he also briefly distinguished it from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, noting that while both are great, Pressfield's work is uniquely vital for overcoming internal barriers. In addition to creative guides, Lenny recommended a non-fiction title focused on engineering and motorsport: How to Build a Car by Adrian Newey, the chief technical officer for Red Bull Racing. Lenny praised the book for offering a fascinating look inside the journey of Formula One's most prolific car designer, highlighting the captivating details of high-level automotive engineering. Through these recommendations, Lenny provides listeners with valuable literary insights into both the psychological discipline required to pursue ambitious creative endeavors and the meticulous technical innovation driving elite motorsport performance.
Books recommended by Kai Lenny
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How to Build a Car
How to Build a Car by Adrian Newey is an engaging non-fiction account detailing the extraordinary career of one of the most prolific car designers in the history of Formula One.
Recommended“and then another book that I recently read um you know I like to read a lot of fiction too but like on the non-fiction it's like how to build a car which is Adrian newey from Red Bull Racing um that was really interesting he's the most prolific car designer and it's just really cool to hear his journey”
Where to get it
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The War of Art
Steven Pressfield's The War of Art serves as a profound guide for creatives, entrepreneurs, and thinkers seeking to understand and conquer the psychological barriers that hinder productivity and inspiration.
Recommended“um I think everyone should read this book um the war of art not the art or The Art of War is great too but the war of art yes Steven's been a multiple guest on the show yeah I think that's like to me that's a book I oh I I should read probably every couple months it just”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Lenny: The World's Most Versatile Surfer On Adventure, Risk, & Turning Fear Into Fuel | The Rich Roll Podcast | 2023-07-31 | 2 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“the war of art not the art or The Art of War is great too”
“I felt like I was Frodo in The Fellowship of the Ring it was just like this most Crazy Train triple my entire life”