Category: BOOKS
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It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be by Paul Arden (2003)
I find it quite refreshing to read older books. This one was stumbled upon in the library (my favourite place ever). The thing about books that were written 20 years ago or even 50 years… is that the world was so different back then. I guess that makes me old to say such things, but…
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The Wim Hof Method –> Activate Your Potential , Transcend Your Limits by Wim HOF (2020)
How do you breathe? Can it be better? As a former swimmer, I have already experimented with breathing optimization. While living in Monaco, I was also friends with a free driver who held a world record. As an archer, I have also learned how to use breath in my shooting sequence in order to improve…
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Peak Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool (2016)
Known for the 10,000 hours rule, Ericsson has been a much revered scientist in the study of peak performance. My intro to him came via The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle – who happens to be quoted on the the dust jacket and is the author I refer to most regarding my training plans. Every…
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The Willpower Instinct –> How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal (2013)
Every time I read another pop psychology book I am even more grateful for not doing my Master’s degree. I am amazed at how much money, time and number of test subjects are aimed at ‘helping’ to understand our brains.
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The Best Book Ever –> How to Find It
According to the gurus, the first step in creating the world you want, where you achieve success, wisdom and meaningful happiness, is finding that perfect book. It explains every detail about how to set up your day, identify struggles, provide solutions and how to complete the ultimate reward cycle. Best of all, it makes it…
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Psychobabble –> Exploding the Myths of the Self-Help Generation by Dr. Stephen Briers (2012)
Browsing the library shelves is such a luxury. It allows me to discover books that I never would have seen since I am very off-grid to typical book promotion. Sometimes I find something that really changes/ develops / improves my thinking, other times I won’t even finish the first chapter. And sometimes, I get through…
Kelea Quinn 