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Every book Stefi Cohen recommended on podcasts
Stefi Cohen appears as a guest on The Daily Stoic to discuss athletic self-mastery, facing fear, and overcoming adversity as a powerlifter. During the episode, Cohen highlights Ryan Holiday's book The Obstacle Is the Way, sharing that it is one of the most influential books she has ever read and regularly recommending it for its profound impact on her mindset. Furthermore, Cohen and the host discuss Seth Godin's book The Dip. Together, they analyze Godin's framework to distinguish between reactive quitting, which stems from frustration or temporary hardship, and intelligent quitting, which involves strategic decision-making. Through these literary discussions, Cohen applies philosophical principles and practical mental frameworks directly to her athletic career and personal development journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience when confronting difficult challenges in training and life.
Books recommended by Stefi Cohen
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a widely read introduction to Stoic philosophy that reframes personal hardships and trials as opportunities for growth and resilience.
Recommended“and that's why your bug the obstacle is the way it was wanna honestly i i keep telling you about it was one of the most influential books that i've ever read”
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The Dip
The Dip is a concise career and life guide by Seth Godin that helps readers decide whether they should push through difficult challenges or strategically quit when facing dead ends.
Discussed“yeah mean have you read the book uh the dip by uh i have it uh somewhere oh it's right here i have it right here so good i actually i love that book me too”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Powerlifter Stefi Cohen on Attaining Self-Mastery | The Daily Stoic | 2022-03-18 | 2 |