Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan
by Doug Stanton
“An absolutely riveting, and true, story. I was struck by the fact that soldiers who had access to the most sophisticated weaponry in the world still had to operate under primitive conditions to make their mission succeed — the ultimate in teamwork.”
— Gary Bettman, Commissioner, National Hockey League
Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
“It’s a different perspective on success: Gladwell says those who achieve it are not necessarily uniquely talented — they are often talented people presented with unique opportunities. This, together with drive and perseverance, is key. Who would have thought that playing 12 hours a day, every day, in rundown Hamburg bars would produce the Beatles?”
— Ellen Costello, CEO, Harris Financial Corp.
The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
by Josh Waitzkin
“This is a fantastic story of someone who reached high achievement in chess and competitive tai chi, where Waitzkin won a world championship. He is now onto his third conquest: becoming a world champion in Brazilian jiujitsu. From my perspective as a father, investor and leader, it was interesting to learn about his approach to mastery and high achievement.”
— Daniel Loeb, CEO, Third Point
