Jesse Itzler narra un'esperienza incredibile. La narrativa è semplice e scorrevole: sono un lettore molto lento, ma ho divorato il libro in poche ore. Il soggetto è esilarante: Esporsi alla realtà surreale di un miliardario curioso e coraggioso (forse autolesionista?) che, per spingersi oltre il limite, convive e si allena per un mese con "L'uomo più duro del mondo" (the toughest man on the planet. Non parole mie) è materia da film comico. Nonostante le risate e l'incredulità emergono un paio di riflessioni interessanti: 1. Scegliere i propri trainer e mentori è imperativo. Se vuoi risultati incredibili, rivolgersi a chi li ha ottenuti è il percorso probabilmente più veloce. 2. Il potere della full immersion non è da sottovalutare. Chiaro: non tutti possono permettersi un mese con un trainer, ma i risultati sono decisamente più profondi e importanti. 3. I limiti si spostano. quello che pensi impossibile è stato fatto, e puoi (probabilmente) fare lo stesso. Consiglio la lettura (divertentissimo) e consiglio di approfondire le storie dei personaggi (Jesse Itzler, Sarah Blakely, e il trainer) che sono interessanti per loro conto. Read more

This is probably my favourite ever book 📖 I make sure that I re read it every year. This year (2024) I’ve annotated & underlined it because, there’s so much to take from it. It’s simplistic, hilarious and both Jesse Itzler & David Goggins are so inspiring! This book is also one of the best Psychological Books you could ever read for your mindset, even though I’m not sure if that was the intention (or was it 🤔) because it really makes me think about what I do (or don’t do) on a daily basis. I’ve owned a Professional Boxing/Kickboxing/Gym for over 30 Years now, and I see so many people wanting to get in great shape, but they overcomplicate their training, this book shows that you don’t need to complicate Fitness, you’ve just got to work hard! Also I believe that if someone like a Personal Trainer/Influencer is trying to sell you their training program or products, and are overcomplicating it, then they’re overcomplicating to profit, not to get results! Buy this book, treat Seal (David Goggins) like your Coach, adapt the training to suit your own standards & fitness levels, and you’ll get results! Read more

WSJ/USのタイアップ記事で興味があった購入。 NAVY SEALと１ヶ月暮らすという話だが、半分以上は自分がラッパーとして成功していた話に終始しておりつつ 肝心の何を学んだかが忍耐力だけに終始した。 Read more

Jesse Itzler is a serial entrepreneur. He was on Yo! MTV Raps back in the day, created the NY Knicks song/chant that played at their games, co-founded Marquis Jet, is a partner in Zico Coconut Water, founded the 100 Mile Group, and is a part owner in the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Jesse is about pushing the boundaries and doing things "outside-the-box." He's all about fitness, eating healthy, (only fruit until noon) running marathons, and staying in tip-top shape. Oh, and he's also a husband and father to four children. This book tells the tale of when he hired a Navy SEAL to live with him and his family for 31 days to get him in the best shape of his life. The SEAL, who is only referred to as SEAL throughout the book, is a simple, no nonsense, tough as nails, light on words, bad-ass. The SEAL is known as "the toughest athlete on the planet" and when you read the book you understand why. We follow these two over the 31 days while Jesse still works flying back and forth between New York and Atlanta, Boston, and to their getaway home in Connecticut. Jesse is put through a torturous routine of running, push-ups, pull-ups, weight-lifting, sit-ups, box jumps, burpees, and other exercises that push the human body to the limit. It's a fantastic book and Jesse has an incredible sense of humor. There were a handful of times where I was literally laughing out loud. Dianne and I ran our first marathon last year so this book was relatable in many ways with regards to the training necessary to prepare the body for a 26.2 mile race but these guys run races of 100 miles and more. We learn some valuable lessons in this book about living in the moment and just how much our bodies and minds are capable of if we just push through. This book was published in 2015, five years after the actual 31 days. It receives a 4.7 rating on Amazon with 717 reviews and Goodread reviewers give it a 4.23 after 2,305 ratings and 285 reviews. I absolutely loved this book and I couldn't put it down. Anyone who enjoys running, fitness, and eating healthy will enjoy it as well. I give this one 5 stars. Read more

I have read this many times and it really gets me going. I have read (too) many self help books in my days. (Often only one third of the book). The self helps books usully make me follow my plans for a month or less. This book however made me work out like insane person for five years and still going. It’s also a very funnt book. I must recommend David goggins two books. They are amazing for motivation med drive !! Read more

This book is hilarious. Whoever is a fan of David Goggins needs to read it. Read more