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Rolf Potts has recommended 20 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.

Rolf Potts is an American travel writer, essayist, podcaster, and author.

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20 Books Recommended

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Trespass

Ecotone Essayists Beyond the Boundaries ofPlace, Identity, and Feminism

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

At the Drive-In Volcano

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

The 4-Hour Workweek

Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

by Tim Ferriss
"Challenges the reader to seriously consider an essential–yet rarely asked–question: What do you really want from life?" - Rolf Potts (Source)

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    • David Heinemeier Hansson
      "My key takeaway from [this book] was the concept of lifestyle design." - DHH
    • Marc Andreessen
      "[The author] basically takes all of the time management and personal productivity theories of the last 20 to 30 years and pushes them to 11, to paraphrase 'Spinal Tap.'" - Marc Andreessen
    • Jason Silva
      "I was very affected by [this book]. I was like this guy has it figured out." - Jason Silva
    • Mike Shinoda
      "I do talk about [this book] quite a bit." - Mike Shinoda
    • Mark Bell
      "Taught me better ways to manage my time and the value of not making myself too busy." - Mark Bell
    • Maurice Ashley
      "Made me ditch the average life in search of one with complete flexibility and freedom to live life on my terms." - Maurice Ashley
    • Tim Draper
      "With this kind of time management and focus on the important things in life, people should be able to get 15 times as much done in a normal work week." - Tim Draper
    • Derek Sivers
      "Brilliant reversal of all of the 'how to manage all your crap' books." - Derek Sivers
    • A.J. Jacobs
      A.J. Jacobs mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
    • Caterina Fake
      Caterina Fake mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
    • Ev Williams
      On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.
    • Gary Keller
      "This is a significant book." - Gary Keller
    • Laura R Walker
      "For those who struggle with productivity and taking control of their lives, [I give this book], of course!" - Laura R Walker
    • Marc Goodman
      One of Marc Goodman's most-gifted or recommended books.
    • Mike Maples, Jr.
      "If you want to live life on your own terms, this is your blueprint." - Mike Maples, Jr.
    • Lewis Howes
      "I've only probably read 4 books cover to cover. [This is one of them.]" - Lewis Howes
    • Jodie Cook
      "Life and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment." - Jodie Cook
    • Brian Dean
      "This book created thousands of entrepreneurs over the last 15 years… including me." - Brian Dean
    • Michael Hyatt
      Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

Leaves of Grass

The Original 1855 Edition

by Walt Whitman
"This great reminder that joy and openness to experience and inclusivity is something that is going to be that catalyst that makes every experience more exciting." - Rolf Potts (Source)

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To Show and to Tell

The Craft of Literary Nonfiction

by Phillip Lopate
"A collection of essays about the writer’s craft." - Rolf Potts (Source)

Alien vs. Predator

by Michael Robbins
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Best American Poetry

by David Lehman
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Screenplay

The Foundations of Screenwriting

by Syd Field
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Story

Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

by Robert McKee
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Writing Tools

55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer

by Roy Peter Clark
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Fishbone

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Lucky Fish

Poems

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Miracle Fruit

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Oceanic

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Backwards Days

by Stuart Dischell
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Children with Enemies

by Stuart Dischell
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Dig Safe

by Stuart Dischell
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Evenings and Avenues

by Stuart Dischell
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Good Hope Road

by Stuart Dischell
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

Standing on Z

by Stuart Dischell
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)

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