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The harder they fall
Book • 1947
The Harder They Fall is a novel by Budd Schulberg that delves into the corrupt world of professional boxing in the late 1940s.
It follows the story of Toro Molina, a massive but untalented Argentine boxer, and Eddie Lewis, a cynical sports journalist, as they navigate the dark underbelly of the sport.
The book is a relentless critique of the boxing racket, exposing its corruption and moral decay.
It follows the story of Toro Molina, a massive but untalented Argentine boxer, and Eddie Lewis, a cynical sports journalist, as they navigate the dark underbelly of the sport.
The book is a relentless critique of the boxing racket, exposing its corruption and moral decay.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as a favorite novel that taught him about self-deception and the corrupting influence of ambition.
Ryan Holiday as a favorite novel that taught him about self-deception and the corrupting influence of ambition.
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740: Ryan Holiday | Discipline is Destiny (Live from Los Angeles)
Recommended by Ryan Holiday as a novel that influenced his decision to leave marketing and become a writer.
Ryan Holiday as a novel that influenced his decision to leave marketing and become a writer.
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Attention Wars: How Lies Spread Online Have Real-World Consequences | Renée DiResta
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite books about a PR guy in the boxing world in the 50s who gets sucked into the mob underworld.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite books about a PR guy in the boxing world in the 50s who gets sucked into the mob underworld.
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