George Raveling is a Hall of Fame basketball coach best known for his 20-year tenure at Iowa State University, where he compiled a 355β217 record and led the Cyclones to three NCAA tournaments. He also coached at Washington and USC, developing a reputation for excellence in player development and leadership. Beyond basketball, Raveling is a thoughtful reader interested in philosophy, self-improvement, and personal growth.
17 Books Recommended by George Raveling
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Tools of Titans
16 people recommendedrecommended 2xGeorge Raveling mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
George Raveling mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, Balaji S. Srinivasan, Ben Greenfield, Daniel Pink, Greg Mckeown, Greg Norman, Jocko Willink, Jodie Cook, Kevin Rose, Mr Money Mustache, Tim Urban, Ranveer Allahbadia, Derek Sivers
The Obstacle Is the Way
11 people recommended[One of] the books that Iβve given away the most lately.
Also recommended by: Aubrey Marcus, Casey Neistat, Chris Do, Christopher Sommer, Patrick Bet David, James Altucher, Steven Pressfield, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers
Steve Jobs
9 people recommendedrecommended 2x[When I read this book] I was so blown away. I had underlined about three-quarters of the book.
[When I read this book] I was so blown away. I had underlined about three-quarters of the book.
Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Gary Vaynerchuk, Bill Gates, Ray Dalio, Chris Fussell, Ed Zschau, Scott Adams, Scott Belsky
The True Believer
8 people recommendedThis, to me, is one of the true classics of all time.
Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Marc Andreessen, Patrick Bet David, Eric Weinstein, Mark Manson, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Seth Godin
12 Rules for Life
8 people recommendedOne where I happened to go in to Barnes and Noble the day the book arrives, and I go through it, and it passes my test. I get back to the hotel, and I start reading the book. Before I know it, itβs 2:00 a.m.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Marc Andreessen, Ben Greenfield, Dominic Dagostino, Jocko Willink, Pewdiepie, Derek Sivers
Benjamin Franklin
8 people recommended[I read this book and] I am blown away and a little sad because I feel like, 'God damn, I went through all this education. No one ever taught me any of this stuff.'
Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Ray Dalio, Brandon Stanton, Charlie Munger, Ed Zschau, Scott Belsky, Tim Ferriss
Einstein
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xAnybody who can write a book on Einstein and that an idiot like me can understand the physics [was] a miracle.
Anybody who can write a book on Einstein and that an idiot like me can understand the physics [was] a miracle.
Also recommended by: Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Ray Dalio, Sam Altman, Charlie Munger, Ed Zschau, Scott Belsky
Ego Is the Enemy
6 people recommended[One of] the books that Iβve given away the most lately.
Also recommended by: Peter Thiel, Aubrey Marcus, Danny Miranda, Mark Manson, Derek Sivers
Whiplash
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xThe good Lord helped me discover this book.
The good Lord helped me discover this book.
Also recommended by: Fred Wilson
Kissinger
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xGeorge Raveling mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
George Raveling mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Scott Belsky
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xI actually have a first edition of [this book].
I actually have a first edition of [this book].
Also recommended by: Christopher Hitchens
Life Is So Good
recommended 2xAbout a black young man who was a slave and, at 98 years old, he decides that heβs going to teach himself to write.
About a black young man who was a slave and, at 98 years old, he decides that heβs going to teach himself to write.
At Home with Muhammad Ali
The storytelling captures the legendary heavyweight boxing champion, Olympic Gold medalist, activist, and philanthropist as never before in this candid and intimate family memoir.