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Chop Wood Carry Water

Joshua Medcalf
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41 pages • 1 hour read

Joshua Medcalf

Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall In Love With the Process of Becoming Great

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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    Why does Medcalf choose the format of an extended parable to deliver his advice on a mindset for success?

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    John and Akira are fictional characters whose journeys, struggles, lessons, and outcomes are orchestrated by Medcalf. What is gained or lost in knowing that John is not a real person?

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    If mental toughness and a healthy mindset encourage a lack of competition and comparison, then why do athletes compete?

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