Mark Bell is a professional strength coach and entrepreneur who created the 5/3/1 periodization program, one of the most popular barbell training systems. He hosts the Mark Bell's PowerCast podcast and has built a significant following through content focused on practical strength training and business principles. Bell combines his expertise in athletic performance with insights on scaling businesses and personal productivity.
5 Books Recommended by Mark Bell
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The 4-Hour Workweek
27 people recommendedTaught me better ways to manage my time and the value of not making myself too busy.
Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, Ev Williams, Marc Andreessen, Tim Draper, Aj Jacobs, Blake Mycoskie, Caterina Fake, Charles Poliquin, Brian Dean, Daniel Pink, David Heinemeier Hansson, Derek Sivers, Eric Weinstein, Gary Keller, Jason Silva, Jodie Cook, Laura R Walker, Lewis Howes, Marc Goodman, Maurice Ashley, Michael Hyatt, Mike Maples Jr, Mike Shinoda, Rolf Potts, Tristan Harris, Walter Isaacson
The Beginning of Infinity
9 people recommendedrecommended 2xThe book is changing my perspective on what I thought smart was. This is transformative.
The book is changing my perspective on what I thought smart was. This is transformative.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Mark Zuckerberg, Patrick Collison, Chris Anderson, Ryan Shea, Sam Harris, Steven Pinker, Derek Sivers
Crush It!
3 people recommendedMade me recognize that I have enough access to make a very large company, even from my house, since everyone has the same access to the Internet.
Also recommended by: Patrick Bet David, Ryan Hoover
COAN The Man, The Myth, The Method
2 people recommended[The author] is the greatest powerlifter of all time. [This book] documents all his different contests and stuff like that; itβs unbelievable.
Also recommended by: Tim Ferriss
5/3/1
Did a great job of presenting a condensed, simplified, but effective method for getting stronger.