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Bear Grylls's Top Book Recommendations

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Want to know what books Bear Grylls recommends on their reading list? We've researched interviews, social media posts, podcasts, and articles to build a comprehensive list of Bear Grylls's favorite book recommendations of all time.

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Author Scott Alexander wants you to wake up tomorrow morning as a full-grown, 6,000-pound rhinoceros! Rhinos have purpose. Rhinos have dreams. And rhinos put everything they've got into everything they do. If you have ever thought I can do better, if you have ever felt the stirrings of rhino blood in your veins and your heart quicken at the scent of success, then you are ready. Listen to Rhinoceros Success and get charging! less

Dave Ramsey[Dave Ramsey recommended this book on his website.] (Source)

Bear GryllsOne of the bedrocks of my life and work. (Source)

Doug McMillonRead some wonderful and enlightening books this year. (Source)

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From the National Magazine Award-winning Runner’s World columnist, frequent New Yorker online contributor, and Cambridge-trained physicist: a fascinating and definitive exploration of the extraordinary science of human endurance and the secrets of human performance, for fans of The Sports Gene, Born to Run, and Grit.

From running a two-hour marathon to summiting Mount Everest, we’re fascinated by the extremes of human endurance, constantly testing both our physical and psychological limits.

How high or far or fast can humans go?...
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Malcolm GladwellThis book is AMAZING! (Source)

Bear GryllsIf you want to gain insight into the mind of great athletes, adventurers, and peak performers then prepare to be enthralled by Alex Hutchinson’s Endure. (Source)

Adam GrantReveals how we can all surpass our perceived physical limits. (Source)

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