
Recommended Reads
Aspirational & practical books for Peak Performance

Recommended Reads
Aspirational & practical books for Peak Performance
All the books listed below fall into one or more of the following categories; Psychology of performance, overcoming adversity and human achievement. I’ve genuinely read or listened to all of them, typically in audiobook format on long solo trail runs or long drives. All the titles are linked to their respective Amazon page to give you the option to acquire them in the format that suits you best. I am not an Amazon affiliate, nor are any of the links. I do not receive any income from recommending these books, I’ve done so purely to highlight them as sources of learning and inspiration.
The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson
In The Psychopath Test, journalist Jon Ronson embarks on an unexpected journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious book. His adventure takes him into the world of mental illness, meeting inmates, psychologists, and critics. He learns to spot psychopaths and investigates how they may influence power, questioning how society defines normality and the line between madness and success.
Cold by Sir Ranulph Fiennes
In Cold, Sir Ranulph Fiennes shares his life’s work exploring the world’s coldest and most dangerous regions. From enduring extreme frostbite to leading groundbreaking expeditions, Fiennes reflects on the perilous conditions of the Arctic, Antarctic, and highest mountains. Blending history and personal experiences, the book celebrates the challenges of exploring the planet’s most inhospitable places.
The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
In The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle explores how talent can be developed, not just innate. Drawing on research and examples from music schools and sports academies, he shows how brain wiring changes through focused practice. Coyle explains how unremarkable people can achieve breakthroughs, why certain teaching methods excel, and how anyone can reach their full potential through the right training.
The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton
In The Secret Race, Tyler Hamilton, former teammate of Lance Armstrong, confesses his doping and lies in professional cycling. Over 18 months, Hamilton shares the dark truth of the sport, revealing the intense drive and flaws of its athletes. His honest account exposes the secret world of competitive cycling, where doping was often seen as the only option to compete at the highest level.
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Herodotus - Greek Historian & Geographer 484- 425 BC
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“The world we created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking. No problem can be solved with the same level of consciousness that created it.”
Albert Einstein - Theoretical Physicist & Nobel Laureate
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“The only good is Knowledge, the only evil is ignorance”
Herodotus - Greek Historian & Geographer 484- 425 BC
Stay ahead of the curve
“The world we created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking. No problem can be solved with the same level of consciousness that created it.”
Albert Einstein - Theoretical Physicist & Nobel Laureate
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