Nominations/Vote: Book Discussion (New Poll Posted!)

[MTF]

Right now I'm torn between dedicating another couple years to rock climbing, or to jump into BJJ instead. I have this hunch that martial arts would really help to toughen me up mentally.

Similar problem for me, but it's between rock climbing and surfing. Can't really surf consistently where I live so another issue to consider is traveling often or moving to a place where I could do that.

Anyway, you can do both. Probably not with the same intensity, but you don't need to abandon rock climbing entirely. One session a week should help you maintain your skills and BJJ might even help you improve in rock climbing (and vice versa).

 

[Andy Black]

Well I wish he had gotten a different ghost writer. I've just listened to over an hour of this book while hiking through the forest. I get it, he had a tough childhood, I don't need an hour and 4 chapters of it though.

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I listened to the sample on Audible and bailed after a minute.

 

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[momomaurice]

I finished it last night. He lays it all out there. His past , his failures, the truth and why we are all soft as shit these days and how to overcome it. I enjoyed it. I loved his honesty and not caring what others think about him, he laid everything on the floor about himself and not many people do that.

 

[MTEE1985]

Please help.

Are we supposed to read the whole book before the book discussion? (I take it we're just gonna discuss the whole thing at once rather than in parts?)

What date does the book discussion start?

Are we all gonna say a bunch of really awesome things constantly about the dude because 1.) he’s actually a Terminator 2.) if we say anything negative he might come for us 3.) he could very well be on this forum 4.) actually he’s prolly not cuz he only has time to destroy Xerxes’ army.

I’m just wondering if we’re gonna delve or not.. cuz this book is definitely a hot tangled knot of stuff to discuss.

In MJ’s OP he mentions discussing it chapter by chapter and starting the discussion in January.

Let me ask you this though, since this would not have happened without your great suggestion, how would you structure the discussion?

 

[Primeperiwinkle]

In MJ’s OP he mentions discussing it chapter by chapter and starting the discussion in January.

Let me ask you this though, since this would not have happened without your great suggestion, how would you structure the discussion?

Ok I feel stupid for skimming that pertinent info. Thank you. I’ve had the flu and feel like I’ve lost brain cells.

Chapter by chapter is perfect. I’d structure it however the people who owned the house I was visiting wanted it structured. I’m glad he liked the idea at all.

I’m excited about this book discussion. It’s fun to read it altogether, at the same pace. That way when we come to mistaken conclusions about the book nobody acts like a pompous jerk and says “Well you clearly don’t understand the author’s intent because by the end of the book you’ll discover _______” If we’re all going in blind then there can be no end to the speculating because nobody’s spoiling the ending. Of course, this is a bio so we know he lived... but still. I’m hoping there will be enough differing opinions to make it interesting.

I’m really curious how this is gonna go with you guys.

 

[MetalGear]

I love the book club idea, I will be getting the book ASAP!

Any way we can get Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike in there?

 

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[chuckypita]

For next month - AntiFragile by Nassim Taleb

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Anti-Fragile is an awesome book.

 

[Invictus]

Bought Can't Hurt Me. Will see you boys at book club.

 

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[Suzanne Bazemore]

Can't Hurt Me, for anyone not sure they want to participate, will be great for those of us who let suppressed insecurities keep us from achieving our dreams and goals. It is interesting from the very beginning.

 

[Olimac21]

Can't Hurt Me, for anyone not sure they want to participate, will be great for those of us who let suppressed insecurities keep us from achieving our dreams and goals. It is interesting from the very beginning.

I like that apart from being an autobiography, you also have the challenges at the end of the chapter. It would be very interesting to play around those when talking about the book, perhaps one challenge per week?

 

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[JunkBoxJoey_JBJ]

Purchased. 2 days in on Kindle...

See you at "Rock, Paper, Scissors Club"

CC:
@Primeperiwinkle
@Invictus

 

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[G-Man]

Goggins must have been basically sold out on AMZ because it took extra time to ship, and I had to pay extra for soft cover.

Not sure why I prefer soft cover but I do, and can’t figure out for the life of me why it costs more.

$22 and 8 days of waiting and finally here yesterday. Let’s get this thread started kids.

 

[njord]

I dont know if its aready mentioned:

The one thing
by Gary Keller
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1885167776/?tag=tff-amazonparser-20

 

[MashaN]

The Talent Code
Daniel Coyle
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00282MRU4/?tag=tff-amazonparser-20

 

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[LaraJF]

Currently I'm listening to 12 Rules for Life by Dr. Jordan B Peterson and it's been eye opening. Currently I'm on the rule about Tell the Truth, or At Least Don't Lie and it goes into a lot of detail about the lies we tell ourselves. I also really enjoyed Mel Robbin's books. Many other wonderful ones have been mentioned so I don't want to be repetitive.

 

[SEBASTlAN]

Killing Sacred Cows
Garrett B. Gunderson

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P9LTI4/?tag=tff-amazonparser-20

 

[MJ DeMarco]

FYI, I've merged the other thread and this one. Right now this is where we will draw BOOK 3's discussion. Book 2 is voting now (in this thread) -- that ends next Monday.

 

[RajOne]

I loved reading David Goggins story. Am excited to discuss.

Really hoping for Atomic Habits. Picked up the audio book not long ago.

 

[Zcott]

I've read the Go Giver before.

Here it is in six lines.

To be successful you need to be a 'go giver' and not a 'go getter.' Follow these laws and you'll find success:

1. The Law of Value: Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
2. The Law of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
3. The Law of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.
4. The Law of Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
5. The Law of Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.

It's a good book. You can read it in under two hours. Very popular by Amway multi level marketers.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Voting is closed and expired...

Atomic Habits is the winner...

If you've read it, review and discussion taken now...

BOOK - Atomic Habits, by James Clear (Review & Discussion)

 

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[struka]

OK I picked 4 and made a poll.

Please vote.

The other books NOT in the poll (as well as the ones that don't win) will be considered for the next month.

Would love to discuss them all.

When to do you plan to close the poll?
Maybe a week before Jan. 1st so people can purchase their books (if they want a hard copy)?

 

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[Olimac21]

Next month: Total Recall-Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Laws of Human Nature-Robert Greene

 

[S.Y.]

Skin In The Game by Nassim Taleb

 

[Meditations01]

For next months picks:

How to get rich by Felix Dennis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591842719/?tag=tff-amazonparser-20

Can't edit the post above, and I forgot to post the link.

 

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[PizzaOnTheRoof]

Bump, looks like Atomic Habits (Clear) is winning. Maybe I can get him on here for an AMA.

Even if the book doesn't win, that would be a hell of an AMA

 

[Andy Black]

Now, I've just taken to not being surprised. Expecting that things are going to come at me.

You face a situation, you make a plan. What's the next step?

Ha. Reminds me of my IT days. We’d write a detailed implementation plan, test it multiple times on development systems, then integration systems, then QA systems. The plan would get refined each time.

I’d still be shocked if it worked perfectly when applied to production (live).

Something *always* goes wrong, and we factor that into the expected time to implement. We’d also not be allowed to apply the change without a backup and a fallback plan, no matter how much we’d tested the implementation plan.

(Which is why running a fallback plan or restore from backup was so scary. You can’t test the damn thing on production. “You’re only as good as your last restore” as they say.)

 

[RazorCut]

BTW taking about process... it took David Goggins 6! years to publish his book. He could have published a book years ago and it would likely have done pretty well but he made sure to make his product as valueable as possible and went to the process... no short cuts...

Well I wish he had gotten a different ghost writer. I've just listened to over an hour of this book while hiking through the forest. I get it, he had a tough childhood, I don't need an hour and 4 chapters of it though.

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[InspireHD]

I think I'm going to get in on this. I've heard of Goggins before, but just thought he was some guy who liked to run and make motivational videos. I never knew his story until @luniac posted the Joe Rogan video and watched a couple things about him.

I just ordered the paperback from Amazon. Hardcover is out of stock. I guess free 2-day shipping actually means 3 days now. I should have the book on Wednesday.

 

[amp0193]

The two sports go together really well.

Awesome, you've sold me.

A few years of rock climbing have made me a lot more graceful and aware of my body. I can see how this would help, as I'm super lean and don't have a ton of strength.

 

[Tony Tong]

Good God soo many classics and great books here, David Googins' Can't Hurt Me is especially big given his last round 2 interview at Impact Theory here:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIM7E8e9JKY&t=1019s

 

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