William Finnegan · 2015
A memoir detailing a lifelong obsession with surfing and the pursuit of mastery across various global locations.
Tara Seshan recommends it for demonstrating that one can be deeply dedicated to a life purpose without necessarily being naturally gifted at it.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“One book I really recommend to people is Barbarian Days by William Finnegan. I don't know if you've read it. It's about a life of a man who is a New Yorker reporter,…”
Why: It teaches that one can be deeply passionate and dedicated to a life purpose without necessarily being good at it, focusing on the art of striving for excellence.
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