
Rolf Potts Recommended Books
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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Trespass
Ecotone Essayists Beyond the Boundaries ofPlace, Identity, and Feminism
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
At the Drive-In Volcano
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
"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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Eric Weinstein recommended this bookEric Weinstein
Eric Weinstein tweet about books that mattered enough to him.
Eric Weinstein's recommendation of this book
Tristan Harris recommended this bookTristan Harris
Tristan Harris mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Tristan Harris's recommendation of this book
Charles Poliquin recommended this bookCharles Poliquin
Charles Poliquin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Charles Poliquin's recommendation of this book
Walter Isaacson recommended this bookWalter Isaacson
"[The author has] a great curiosity and [...] a great love for things." - Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson's recommendation of this book
Daniel Pink recommended this bookDaniel Pink
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Daniel Pink's recommendation of this book
Blake Mycoskie recommended this bookBlake Mycoskie
"I read [this book] right when I started Toms. There’s so many things that I took from [it] that allowed Toms to have this incredible growth." - Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie's recommendation of this book +19
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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.
- David Heinemeier Hansson
Leaves of Grass
The Original 1855 Edition
"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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Kevin Kelly recommended this bookKevin Kelly
"While reading this classic poetic ode to America and possibilities ('I am multitude!') my gasket blew, and I became seized with an unstoppable urge to travel." - Kevin Kelly
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To Show and to Tell
The Craft of Literary Nonfiction
"A collection of essays about the writer’s craft." - Rolf Potts (Source)
Alien vs. Predator
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Best American Poetry
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Screenplay
The Foundations of Screenwriting
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Story
Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Writing Tools
55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Fishbone
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Lucky Fish
Poems
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Miracle Fruit
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Oceanic
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Backwards Days
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Children with Enemies
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Dig Safe
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Evenings and Avenues
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Good Hope Road
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
Standing on Z
Rolf Potts recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. (Source)
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