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C**B
Another great piece of work from Dan John
I discovered Dan John back around 2010 when I came across "Never Let Go." I absolutely loved that book and have been a huge fan of Dan's work ever since. One of his many strengths as an author is his ability to distill decades worth of strength and conditioning knowledge into prose that is enjoyable to read and accessible to everyone. My favorite thing about his writing is the way that he keeps "training" in proper perspective and is mindful of the fact that many readers are balancing the pursuit of their fitness goals with families, work, and external stressors. "Attempts" is a wonderful collection of essays and has a lot to offer anyone seeking some sage advice on fitness and life.
M**Z
This is not a book about fitness
I don't want to detract from the quality of the absolute gold-mine of training information in this book (and all of Dan's books, media, etc).So, instead of envisioning the training information as somehow "lower", take into account how insanely valuable it is and then consider this.The wealth of the Dan's training information pales in comparison to his wisdom about life itself.Encapsulated in Attempts is a blueprint to improve yourself as a husband, father, neighbor, citizen, and human being.
M**G
Bought for the Post Deployment Plan, stayed for the rest of the content!
After hearing about the Post Deployment Plan on one of Dan's videos and hearing it was in this book I quickly purchased it and thumbed through it to get to the program. Going back and reading each passage though gets you to the true value of this book. Dan speaks with sage like advice that really is obvious and practical, but is lost in today's age of "innovative and hardcore". This is a great book and should be in everyone's collection!
A**R
Dan John is the guru
If your a Dan John fan this book is a must have. He’s a wealth of knowledge.
B**L
Down to earth
Great information delivered with common sense and no hype.
F**Z
generally good.
Neither a like nor a dislike here. Ok book.
T**O
Just do it!
Excellent read
D**N
Dan John's Key to Progress
Mr. John is mastering minimalist writing. This book is a prime example. In few words it delivers a lot of value. In this same context Mr. John repeats a lot of maxims that provide great value. The repetitiveness used to be bothersome until I came to the realization - he repeats things because they are important. I'm in agreement with the other reviews. His work 40 Years and a Whistle and Attempts are more than books on fitness. This work is similar John McCallum's - The Complete Keys to Progress. It provides short chapters that translate important points. This book will be fun to come back to and re-read every couple of years. This can be completed in an afternoon and is well worth the time.
G**N
If you want to train smart, read this book.
Hard to know what to say about Dan John that hadn’t already been written. So I’ll keep it personal. Every idea of his that I’ve read and tried has improved something.His methods have been drilled, tested and refined. They work!
A**D
Excellent advice on training and life
I was eagerly anticipating this book, and it did not disappoint. When Dan John speaks ( or writes) I listen.No fluff - just great advice to hit your training and life goals.I have every book Dan has written and I get new insights and inspiration every time I re read them.
V**S
So simple, you may miss the point!
Bruce Lee said that after years of learning to kick numerous ways he learnt that a kick is just a kick.Dan John is strength trainings Bruce lee, to get good simplify and remove waste.Simple right?
J**F
Fantastic book, cannot recommend it enough.
In an age of misinformation Dan John is the man keeping it real. I have enjoyed every book he has produced! Read learn and enjoy!
A**R
Great book
Thank you coach Dan for sharing your knowledge and great words of wisdom, simple yet so insightful, very useful life lessons.
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