Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great
Categories: Self-Help
This short book by Joshua Medcalf tells the story of John, a young man who wants to become a samurai archer in Japan. Through his training and conversations with his teacher, John learns that greatness comes from loving the process, doing the small daily work well and focusing on what he can control. Written as a parable, it offers lessons on mindset, persistence and character for athletes, leaders and anyone pursuing mastery.
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- Shane Parrish: “This short story is my favourite read so far in 2019 and perhaps the last few years. The book chronicles a young man on his quest to become a Samurai archer. The timeless ideas will have you looking at life with a new perspective and understanding how we (unintentionally) sabotage our own efforts”