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Every book Urijah Faber recommended on podcasts
Urijah Faber appears on interview podcasts such as This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, bringing the perspective of a professional athlete and coach to discussions about discipline, motivation, and athletic success. When asked for literary recommendations tailored for fighters and competitors, Faber points to several foundational works focused on mindset and mental toughness. He strongly recommends the success philosophies of Napoleon Hill, specifically highlighting principles like the positive mental attitude found in Think and Grow Rich. Continuing down the path of athletic dedication, Faber suggests reading anything authored by legendary wrestling coach Dan Gable to understand absolute commitment. He also recommends Lee Kemp's book Winning Gold as essential motivational reading for wrestlers and fighters preparing for competition. Beyond direct training manuals, the conversation touches upon broader literary themes, including a brief mention of Ken Kesey's classic novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest when discussing perception and authority. Through these recommendations, Faber emphasizes the critical role that psychological fortitude, positive mental framing, and historical wrestling mentorship play in achieving high-level competitive success.
Books recommended by Urijah Faber
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Think and Grow Rich
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a foundational self-help and personal finance classic that outlines timeless principles for achieving wealth and success through mindset and perseverance.
Recommended“I mean there's I like Napoleon Hill you know he wrote three thinking good thinking but he has the also the laws I figured the I figured the rules of success so he talks about positive mental attitude”
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Coaching Wrestling Successfully
Coaching Wrestling Successfully by Dan Gable is an instructional sports book written by an Olympic gold medalist and legendary wrestling coach that details the techniques, mental discipline, and training philosophies required for elite athletic achievement.
Recommended“Anything you can read on Dan Gable that's another guy who's”
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Manual of Assaying Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper
Manual of Assaying Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper by Walter Lee Brown is a technical reference book detailing traditional methods for testing and evaluating precious metal ores.
Recommended“there's coach Lee Kemp he has a book hmm it's called I think winning gold”
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The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill in Sixteen Lessons (Illustrated) :: From the Author of Books like : Think and Grow Rich, Outwitting the Devil
The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill is a comprehensive self-improvement masterclass detailing foundational principles such as a positive mental attitude, personal initiative, and organized planning for achieving enduring life goals.
Recommended“I mean there's I like Napoleon Hill you know he wrote three thinking good thinking but he has the also the laws I figured the I figured the rules of success so he talks about positive mental attitude”
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Winning Gold
Winning Gold by Lee Kemp is an instructional and motivational book detailing the mindset and training strategies required to reach the pinnacle of amateur wrestling and athletic competition.
Recommended“I talked to uh there's coach Lee Kemp he has a book It's called I think winning gold”
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey is a classic American novel that examines institutional oppression, individuality, and mental health through the experiences of patients in a psychiatric ward ruled by the tyrannical Nurse Ratched.
Discussed“you ever what's the what's the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest the book”
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Books Urijah Faber wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urijah Faber | This Past Weekend #146 | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von | 2018-11-08 | 8 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
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