Recommended Reading
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
The stories of challenges and set backs Goggins went through to get to the person he was at the end of book altered how I view the challenges in my own life. This isn't a book sharing that his challenges were tougher than anyone else's, it's the story of him overcoming those things. His approach to tackling any challenge is shown through the Activities he has listed at the end of each chapter to help build your own approach for challenges.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
The hero’s journey of exploring the world to fulfill his purpose. Santiago’s adventures from Spain to Africa highlight the successes and lessons learned from the various mentors and personal interactions to help him achieve his Personal Legend.
Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson.
Sleep is something our parents and doctors say we need, but don't always give practical reasons why we should. Shawn's book really opened my eyes from scientific studies and practical ways to set yourself for a healthier by making sleep a priority in your life. Your day begins the night before with how you sleep; think of this book as the cheat code to having more energy to accomplish your goals everyday.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Setting yourself up for success all stems from habits. Choosing which are good habits can be overwhelming. Clear helps lessen that overwhelmed feeling by breaking it down to simple concepts and practical actions. From the practical actions you set yourself up for success.
How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle by Matt Fitzgerald.
For Athletes, mind over matter is crucial. If your mind hijacks you early on, the physical performance is doomed to fail. Fitzgerald's examination of high performing Athletes; primarily triathlon, running, and cycling offers a great variety of experiences. The process the Athletes went through shows the importance of the neural handshake between mental and physical to achieve their high performance results. Eavesdrop on the Athletes’ internal dialogue during training and competition to create your internal dialogue.
