Books Recommended by Josh Waitzkin
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Dreaming Yourself Awake
Lucid Dreaming and Tibetan Dream Yoga for Insight and Transformation
B. Alan Wallace
Source: "A phenomenal discussion, very systematic discussion of the art of lucid dreaming in this way that fuses East Asian philosophy with western science." - Josh Waitzkin
1 recommenderOn the Road
Jack Kerouac
Source: "Opened up the ecstatic beauty of life’s little moments to me as a teenager." - Josh Waitzkin
Tao Te Ching
Lao Tzu
Source: "Inspired my study of softness and receptivity as a counterpoint to my mad passions." - Josh Waitzkin
On Writing
Larry W. Phillips
Source: "The most potent little book of wisdom on the creative process that I have run into." - Josh Waitzkin
2 recommendersZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
An Inquiry Into Values
Robert M. Pirsig
Source: "Inspired my cultivation of dynamic quality as a way of life." - Josh Waitzkin
The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti
A Mahayana Scripture
Vimalakirti
Source: Josh Waitzkin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
1 recommenderTribe
On Homecoming and Belonging
Sebastian Junger
Source: "I think [this book] is really important right now." - Josh Waitzkin
4 recommendersGrit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela Duckworth
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Shantaram
Gregory David Roberts
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Mindset
The New Psychology of Success
Carol S. Dweck
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Peak
Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Anders Ericsson
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
2 recommendersThe Drama of the Gifted Child
The Search for the True Self
Alice Miller
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
3 recommendersFor Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
The Dharma Bums
Jack Kerouac
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
2 recommendersGreen Hills of Africa
Ernest Hemingway
Source: Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
1 recommender
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