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Guest on The Tim Ferriss Show · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Kelly Slater is a professional surfer known for his achievements in the sport. During an appearance on The Tim Ferriss Show, Kelly Slater shared several books that influenced him throughout his life and career. He discussed receiving The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran from his mother when he was young, describing how it became an extraordinary and deeply meaningful book to him. He also spoke about reading Fit for Life by Harvey Diamond and Marilyn Diamond in the mid-1990s, noting that he had been inspired by the Gracies to explore food combining and health diets. Following that reading experience, Kelly Slater began following the principles found in The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity by Daniel Reid, explaining how he acquired the book and started incorporating its ideas into his routine. Through these discussions, Kelly Slater highlighted how early reading materials shaped his personal views on health, wellness, and philosophy, reflecting a lifelong interest in self-improvement and physical wellbeing that complemented his legendary career in professional surfing. His book mentions illustrate a thoughtful approach to learning about nutrition, longevity, and spiritual guidance.

Books recommended by Kelly Slater

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  1. The Prophet

    Kahlil Gibran · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is a classic collection of poetic essays that explores profound themes of love, work, sorrow, and the human condition.

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    “my mom gave me that book the prophet and i think i want to say i was in my early 20s maybe late teens to early 20s and she gave me this book and i don't know how she knew about it it was i don't know i it just seemed like an extraordinary book to me it became like”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #461: Kelly Slater — The Surfing Legend on Routine, Rickson Gracie, Fa… 2020-09-08 Listen at 29:55
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity

    Daniel Reid · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity by Daniel Reid is a comprehensive guide to traditional Eastern health practices, lifestyle philosophies, and holistic longevity techniques.

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    “i had read a book in the mid 19 around 96 or 97 called fit for life which was kind of the same thing and i think i'd been inspired by the gracies to read that and then i don't remember who gave me the dial of health sex and longevity but i started reading that and got really really”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #461: Kelly Slater — The Surfing Legend on Routine, Rickson Gracie, Fa… 2020-09-08 Listen at 32:17
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Fit for Life

    Harvey Diamond; Marilyn Diamond · Discussed · 1 episode

    Fit for Life by Harvey Diamond and Marilyn Diamond is a popular health book focusing on natural hygiene, food combining, and plant-based nutrition.

    Discussed
    “i had read a book in the mid 19 around 96 or 97 called fit for life which was kind of the same thing and i think i'd been inspired by the gracies to read that and then i don't remember who gave me the dial of health sex and longevity”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #461: Kelly Slater — The Surfing Legend on Routine, Rickson Gracie, Fa… 2020-09-08 Listen at 32:17
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#461: Kelly Slater — The Surfing Legend on Routine, Rickson Gracie, Favorite Books, and Overcoming SetbacksThe Tim Ferriss Show2020-09-083