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Book Report - When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead by Jerry Weintraub Subtitled “Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man”, this book chronicles the life of Jerry Weintraub, a man who lived so many incredible stories that it doesn’t seem real. He lived a “Forrest Gump type” life long before that was a term... Continue Reading →
Book Report - Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Shoe Dog is the incredible story of Phil Knight, the creator of Nike. This book is amazing on multiple levels. For starters, the story of the iconic brand’s creation is interesting simply from a historical perspective, however, this book is so much more. In it, Phil Knight... Continue Reading →
Book Report - The Professor in the Cage by Jonathan Gottschall Subtitled “Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch”, this book is the story of an English professor who began training at a local MMA gym and ultimately competed in an amateur fight. Never having fought before, nor having much inclination to, the... Continue Reading →
Book Report - The Phenomenon by Rick Ankiel Subtitled “Pressure, the Yips, and the Pitch that Changed My Life” this book is the autobiography of Rick Ankiel, a baseball prodigy who began his career as a pitcher before transitioning into a solid major league outfielder. However, those words don’t do justice to what Rick Ankiel... Continue Reading →
Book Report - The Fighter’s Mind by Sam Sheridan Subtitled “Inside the Mental Game”, this book examines the mental aspect of professional fighters and highlights the thinking of these unique individuals. Being a professional athlete takes world class talent combined with a supreme work ethic. That’s true for any professional sport. However, reaching the top... Continue Reading →
Book Report - What Doesn’t Kill Us by Scott Carney Subtitled “How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude, and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength”, this book is a fascinating story of the author’s experiences with the “Iceman” Wim Hof and the health benefits of cold exposure. For those unaware, Wim Hof is a cold... Continue Reading →
Book Report - Quitter by Jon AcuffI learned of Jon Acuff by attending a speech he delivered in Nashville several years ago. He was there promoting his latest book “Do Over” and I was immediately impressed with his performance. Little did I know that besides being an author, he was also a professional speaker. I... Continue Reading →
Book Report - “We Learn Nothing” by Tim Kreider “We Learn Nothing” is a collection of essays by cartoonist Tim Kreider. The writing is clever and engages the reader effortlessly. The subject matter is on point and the emotions are relatable, even when the specific experiences are not. Simply put, it’s just a really great,... Continue Reading →
Book Report - Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson Subtitled “The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II”, Shadow Divers is the incredible true story of amateur, deep water divers who make the discovery of a lifetime in the Atlantic Ocean. I can’t say... Continue Reading →
Book Report - Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman Subtitled “A Low Culture Manifesto”, this book is a collection of essays by musical and pop-culture icon Chuck Klosterman. He has written many books ranging from collections of essays and short fictional narratives to novels and autobiographical adventures. I’m detailing this book only because... Continue Reading →
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