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Portrait of Rich Roll
Ultra-athlete and podcast host

Rich Roll

Rich Roll is a plant-powered ultra-endurance athlete, host of The Rich Roll Podcast, and bestselling author of the memoir Finding Ultra and the conversation collection Voicing Change. He is a two-time Ultraman finisher and a fixture of long-form wellness conversation.

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All Rich Roll book recommendations.

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Born to Run

by Christopher McDougall 2009

“Back in 2011, just before the start of this podcast, a hugely influential book was released that greatly inspired me both as a writer and as an athlete. That book was Born To Run, a wildly fascinating and inspiring read about the Tarahumara, a hidden tribe of super athletes, and the secrets behind their ability to run insane distances on wafer-thin sandals.” source

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Deep Work

by Cal Newport 2016

“I first became acquainted with Cal's work in early 2016 by way of his seminal book, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in A Distracted World, pages that profoundly impacted how I think about and apply my attention.” source

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Digital Minimalism

by Cal Newport 2019

“Humans aren't wired to be constantly wired. The latest apps and digital platforms are specifically designed to addict. But we need not be victims of technology. We have the power to liberate ourselves from digital dependency. And that freedom is a gateway to meaning, true human connection and a reconnection with our innate humanity.” source

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Stillness Is the Key

by Ryan Holiday 2019

“Making the digestible case for why slowing down is the secret weapon for charging ahead, Ryan's latest release, aptly titled Stillness Is The Key, is your next must read and read again primer on living your best life.” source

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Memoir

Can't Hurt Me

by David Goggins 2018

“David's implausible journey is laid bare in his recently released memoir, Can't Hurt Me, one of the most honest, powerful and impactful stories of hardship, redemption and personal perseverance.” source

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Memoir

Greenlights

by Matthew McConaughey 2022

“Matthew is quite the writer, and his recently released Greenlights is a delightfully earnest self-mythologizing romp. It's also a surprisingly astute and philosophically profound love letter to life, a beat generation inspired pastiche of journal entries.” source

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