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Uncover the secrets of ultimate human performance as extreme athletes break physical barriers and enter the state of consciousness known as “flow.” Bestselling author Steven Kotler explores this fascinating topic, drawing on his research and interviews with top action sports athletes. Discover how flow can help us perform at our best and unlock our own potential. This groundbreaking book presents a world of profound possibilities, challenging our beliefs about what we can achieve.
Austen Allred
2022-07-24T16:50:55.000ZA self-made multimillionaire and owner of the Detroit Tigers, Tom Monaghan, shares his life story and business practices that have made him a success. Learn from his personal qualities and get inspired by his journey. This book is accompanied by 8 pages of black-and-white photographs.
This #1 bestseller follows the thrilling month-long journey of an entrepreneur living and training with a Navy SEAL. Written by Jesse Itzler, the book shares the hilarious and inspiring escapades that resulted in an unexpected friendship and numerous life-changing lessons. Brace yourself for stepping outside of your comfort zone and gaining much more than just muscle.
Austen Allred
2021-10-24T17:12:08.000ZThe Hypomanic Edge
The Link Between (A Little) Craziness and (A Lot of) Success in America
Discover the fascinating world of hypomania - the genetically based, mild form of mania that gives people high energy, creativity, and a love of risk-taking. This book delves into the American obsession with hypomania and explores its impact on our culture.
"Winning" by Tim S. Grover is a brutally honest formula that offers thirteen crucial principles for achieving unbeatable performance in sports, business, or any fiercely competitive arena. Grover strips away the cliches and rah-rah mentality that create mediocrity and challenges you to embrace reality with single-minded intensity. Whether you're an athlete, an entrepreneur, a CEO, a salesperson or simply a competitor determined to stand in the winner's circle, this book is the key to massive success.
Austen Allred
2021-07-18T14:57:10.000ZRecommended by
Patrick OShaughnessyA lone survivor is awakened on a desperate mission to save humanity and the earth from extinction. But there's a catch: he can't remember his name, his assignment, or even how to complete it. Armed with only his wits and an unexpected ally, he embarks on an interstellar journey to conquer an impossible task. Part scientific mystery, part dazzling adventure, Project Hail Mary is a survival tale that rivals The Martian while exploring uncharted territories of space.
Austen Allred
2021-07-18T14:57:08.000ZA First-Rate Madness
Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness
Discover the powerful links between mental illness and leadership in this groundbreaking New York Times bestseller. Nassir Ghaemi, director of the Mood Disorders Programme at Tufts Medical Center, explodes the myth that leaders must be well-adjusted in A First-Rate Madness. Examining the profiles of iconic leaders such as Churchill, Lincoln, and Hitler, Ghaemi postulates that it's the very qualities of mood disorders that make for great leadership, particularly in times of high stress. With breathtaking insight, this book challenges many perceptions about greatness and the mind.
Austen Allred
2021-05-11T03:44:35.000ZRecommended by
Brianne KimmelThis book explores the theme of lying in our everyday lives and society as a whole. The author, a bestselling author and neuroscientist, argues that telling the truth, especially in situations where white lies are often used, can simplify our lives and improve society. This thought-provoking read sheds light on an aspect of our behavior that is often overlooked but has profound implications.
Austen Allred
2021-03-27T04:32:56.000ZAn Academy Award®–winning actor shares raucous stories and outlaw wisdom in this unconventional memoir. Filled with lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction, this book covers how to get relative with inevitable challenges, hurt people less, get hurt less, and have more fun. With fifty years of sights and seens, felts and figured-outs, graces, truths, and beauties of brutality, this is a guide to catching more greenlights and realizing that yellows and reds eventually turn green too.
Austen Allred
2021-03-22T00:49:31.000ZExperience life along the Mississippi River in the 1840s with this classic adventure story for children. Written by a master of satire, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer explores themes of childhood, loyalty, and courage, all set against a backdrop of racism in the American South. Join Tom on his journey and be inspired by his unwavering spirit.
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
Troublemakers by Leslie Berlin
Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
The New New Thing by Michael Lewis
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Empires of Light by Jill Jonnes
Foundation by Isaac-Asimov
Masters of Doom by David Kushner
Titan by Ron Chernow
The Last Lone Inventor by Evan I. Schwartz
Hackers by Steven Levy
Dealers of Lightning by Michael A. Hiltzik
Where Wizards Stay Up Late by Katie Hafner
Walt Disney by Bob Thomas