The book this episode covers
Beyond Possible
Nims Purja · Reading rank 220 · in 1 other episode
David recommends the book to listeners to get the full story.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Sam Walton
Sam Walton · Reading rank 9 · in 24 other episodes
David says he recently reread Sam Walton's autobiography.
Reread language
Arnold
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Douglas Kent Hall · Reading rank 69 · in 5 other episodes
David says he tries to convince people to read this Arnold Schwarzenegger memoir, describing it as a book about total mental commitment to a goal.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
The Snowball
Alice Schroeder · Reading rank 78 · in 9 other episodes
David applies the inner scorecard to Nims Purja.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
100 Rules to Live By
Dru Riley · Reading rank 396
David calls Riley's personal-rules practice one of the smartest things he has seen and says reading the short maxims every morning is brilliant.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
14 Peaks
Torquil Jones · Watch & Listen · in 1 other episode
David says the documentary is amazing and that he was completely blown away, then explains that he rewatched it and took notes for the episode.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
Also mentioned
Total Recall
Arnold Schwarzenegger with Peter Petre · Reading rank 55 · in 11 other episodes
David applies Total Recall's “conventional existence” line to Nims Purja's unusual drive.
Founder theme
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