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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Book • 2007
In this memoir, Haruki Murakami reflects on his experiences with long-distance running and how it has influenced his writing.
He started running in the early 1980s and has since completed over twenty marathons and an ultramarathon.
The book delves into the parallels between running and writing, highlighting the discipline, perseverance, and mental fortitude required for both.
Murakami shares his training regimens, memorable races, and the philosophical insights he has gained from his running experiences, which have significantly impacted his creative life.
He started running in the early 1980s and has since completed over twenty marathons and an ultramarathon.
The book delves into the parallels between running and writing, highlighting the discipline, perseverance, and mental fortitude required for both.
Murakami shares his training regimens, memorable races, and the philosophical insights he has gained from his running experiences, which have significantly impacted his creative life.
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Steph Ango while discussing the concept of evergreen notes and how he uses memorable phrases from books to build his own ideas.
Steph Ango while discussing the concept of evergreen notes and how he uses memorable phrases from books to build his own ideas.
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Mentioned by Brian Koppelman as a book about the discipline it takes to become great, focusing on the process of achieving goals.
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Mentioned by Lexi Bloom as a book that holds a special place in readers' hearts, particularly among runners.
Haruki Murakami's longtime editor spills the tea on working with the master
Mentioned by Chris Moore as a book he rereads, relating its themes to goal setting and life's challenges.
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