Josh Waitzkin's Book Recommendations
Josh Waitzkin is an American chess player, martial arts competitor, and author. He is best known for being the subject of the book and film "Searching for Bobby Fischer." His book recommendations suggest an interest in psychology, writing, and Eastern philosophy.
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📚 Books Recommended by Josh Waitzkin 22
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
"Inspired my cultivation of dynamic quality as a way of life."
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Dreaming Yourself Awake
"A phenomenal discussion, very systematic discussion of the art of lucid dreaming in this way that fuses East Asian philosophy with western science."
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
"Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book."
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On the Road
"Opened up the ecstatic beauty of life’s little moments to me as a teenager."
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Tribe
"I think Tribe is really important right now."
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The Dharma Bums
"Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book."
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Ernest Hemingway on Writing
"The most potent little book of wisdom on the creative process that I have run into."
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Tao Te Ching
"Inspired my study of softness and receptivity as a counterpoint to my mad passions."
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The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti
"Josh Waitzkin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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On Writing
"The most potent little book of wisdom on the creative process that I have run into."
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Green Hills of Africa
"Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book."
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