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There's actually a whole book sort of about this: Commander in Cheat. Rick Reilly lays out all of the massively pathetic ways that Trump cheats at golf just to inflate his image. I wouldn't be surprised if hosts a private golf tournament at Doral after all this booing just to rally his ego.

Rick Reilly wrote a book about this earlier this year - Commander in Cheat - and it's hilarious and exactly what you'd expect. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316528080/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LXwLDb43VQ2FW

“The caddies got so used to seeing him kick his ball back onto the fairway they came up with a nickname for him: ‘Pele.’” Basically endless anecdotes about him cheating, winning seniors tournaments he was too young to be in but then claiming he won the pro tournament.

NEVER FORGET - the way he was used by the military for propaganda, how they burned his uniform and journal, how they lied about and covered up his death by friendly fire.

https://www.amazon.com/Where-Men-Win-Glory-Odyssey/dp/030738604X

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgU6SwuZJIY

Big ups to his brother for calling out the bullshit at his funeral.

Why they were so happy when NFL player Pat Tillman joined up and became a ranger. Also why they covered up his death being from friendly fire. Read Where Men Win Glory. It's a great book

Here's the official summary of his book being sold on Amazon:

>In Where Men Win Glory, Jon Krakauer draws on Tillman’s journals and letters, interviews with his wife and friends, conversations with the soldiers who served alongside him, and extensive research on the ground in Afghanistan to render an intricate mosaic of this driven, complex, and uncommonly compelling figure as well as the definitive account of the events and actions that led to his death. https://www.amazon.com/Where-Men-Win-Glory-Odyssey/dp/030738604X

Why are you such a proudly ignorant asshole? The only reason these investigations fucking happened you ignorant shit was because the family was questioning the inconsistencies and because they didn't back down they exposed the real story. Seriously, did you know anything about this topic before coming into this thread?

You should read Bill Porter's book Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits.

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Heaven-Encounters-Chinese-Hermits/dp/1582435235

Most are members of a Buddhist or Daoist lineage that help support them. They also usually have some land they use for growing vegetables. They will go down and buy supplies from a village, too. Most 'hermits' live in networks where they support each other.

The world of ultramarathons is super crazy. Like the Badlands Ultramarathon that is run in Death Valley, California, in July. You have to have support vehicles following you to make sure you don’t die and you have to run on the white stripe on the side of the road or else your shoes will melt to the asphault.

A pretty good primer to all of this is in the book Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner by Dean Karnazes. Amazon link Some folks in the ultramarathon world have strong opinions on Dean (no idea why; I don’t concern myself with the opinions of others), but I found the book to be a compelling read and I’m blown away by how long this guy can run. The book talks about running in general, but also about ultramarathons like the Western States 100 and the Badlands.

In case anyone is interested in the history of baseball's unwritten rules, this book is an excellent (and hilarious) breakdown. There are some great stories in here and it might help some folks understand where they came from.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultramarathon-Man-Confessions-All-Night-Runner/dp/1585424803 This guy did just that, and more! He had pizzas delivered on his running route and would eat the whole thing. Same with cheesecake, anything with a shit ton of calories.

There are two good sources for the "unwritten rules", the book The Baseball Codes by Jason Turbow and Michael Duca, which does go into the Ryan/Ventura fight, and the podcast Unwritten with Ron Darling and Jimmy Rollins.

Here’s a link to the book length version.

If you haven’t read it, give Ali vs. Inoki: The Forgotten Fight That Inspired Mixed Martial Arts and Launched Sports Entertainment a read .

It’s a great recap of the chaotic mess that led up to that legendarily awful fight that sowed the seeds for modern pro wrestling and MMA.

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u/heretoshittalk would credit directly but on phone

There’s a great book about his story called, “Where Men Win Glory”. It goes deep into his anti-war stances but also sheds some light on just how shady and “unknown” his death truly was.

There’s a great book about his story called, “Where Men Win Glory”. It goes deep into his anti-war stances but also sheds some light on just how shady and “unknown” his death truly was.

Ali vs. Inoki is a very good book that delves into their match back in the day. A ;lot of wrasslin', boxing, and early mma discussed here. Link to Amazon page.

https://www.amazon.com/Ali-vs-Inoki-Forgotten-Entertainment/dp/1942952198

Funny enough I just purchased a book about it a couple weeks back. Haven’t gotten around to reading it yet. It’s only 5 bucks on Amazon if you’re interested.

https://www.amazon.com/Ali-vs-Inoki-Forgotten-Entertainment/dp/1942952198

He is a legend. Met him a couple of times. Super cool guy. Read https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Ali-vs-Inoki-Forgotten-Entertainment/dp/1942952198&ved=2ahUKEwj9vNKApoT1AhWZjokEHb1QAU0QFnoECGcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw191WmoTNUbxuVmXcplxOvd by Josh Gross. While the book is about that fight, it serves as a kind of unofficial biography of LeBell.

> this was 100% their goal in that essay that was released.

Yes. Jon Krakauer goes into this in his book, "Where Men Win Glory". We played right into their hands.

Ali vs Inoki is a quality book if you're looking to go back that far.

It's written by Josh Gross, someone who the UFC banned from getting media credentials since 2005.

Check this out.

There is a book called Commander in Cheat about how Trump cheats at golf constantly. It is one of the most profoundly revealing books I've read about him.

If you’re into sports history, Josh Gross wrote a book on it. Gross is one of the most OG and best reporters in MMA and the book is fantastic. Amazon link.

I find that Buddhism,stoicism,cynicism, and Epicureanism play well together...different focuses, but not opposed.

In the book https://www.amazon.com/Road-Heaven-Encounters-Chinese-Hermits/dp/1582435235 my favorite quote from an old Taoist hermit is “the Buddhists probably meditate better than us, but I like the Tao- I use some things I’ve learned from monks”

Dean Karnazes is an ultramarathon runner whose memoir begins with him getting drunk and running 30 miles. He's not a hasher though, but just a very long distance runner who knows how to market himself with stunts, challenges, and self promotion.

Anyways, congrats on the weight loss over the last few months! You also mention running 13 miles with it being the farthest you've done. Have you been running or training to where this makes sense, or do you not run ever?

I am curious because you mention depression, then a big feat of unexpected endurance which you say might be psychotic. I once knew someone who had a similar situation, where he got excited and ran ten miles out of nowhere, just feeling great all along. That's how he was undergoing a manic phase of bipolar disorder.

I might be looking too much into it, but this did strike me as concerning due to familiarity.

Anyways, look up your local city's Hash House Harriers. Depending on where you live, your nearest "kennel" is likely at a nearby town with a military base or a major metro area, but there are kennels all over. We meet at different bars periodically, some cities its monthly, weekly, several days a week, or even daily. Its a great social group, we tend to have a couple beers, go on a scavenger hunt type of run, and find a few drink stops along the way. Some kennels are more about running, others are more about drinking, each has is own personality.

If you don't mind my asking, where do you live? We might be able to help get you in touch with a nearby hash group.

There's a book out right now about how Trump is at golf, and how it can serve as a metaphor for his life and/or presidency, called Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump.

The part everyone quotes is about his cheating, where according to people he's played with, against, and for (i.e. caddies and others), there has never been a single game where he doesn't cheat. Whether it's friends, "rivals", or even just playing by himself, there isn't a single game where he doesn't cheat blatantly and frequently. What inspired the author (Rick Reilly) to write the book is when Trump said he's won 18 club championships, when he couldn't corroborate with any source whatsoever that he's won even one.

The Big Scrum is one of my favorite football history books. It covers a lot of the early game and Teddy Roosevelt's influence on the game we play today.

There is this book called Road to heaven you should check it out. Some of those people have lived alone for longer than you've been alive.

The Big Scrum is my go to recommendation for a history style text. You have a players flair so I am not sure The Essential Smart Footbal will be meaningful for you to read, but its a great book nonetheless.

The top 100 guys on the web.com tour is really just 1 stroke a round away from being on the pga tour. They're already playing tournament set up courses and have the game to play on the PGA tour. It's whatever little detail that's keeping them from making the jump. The rest of those guys are barely holding on and just contributing to purses.

The mini tours are different because theres a lot of them. There are just a few that actually make a living doing this. Everyone else on those tours is chasing a pipe dream or just paying for the experience.

If you've never read Paper Tiger before, it will give you an idea of how much work it takes for a scratch golfer to be not even in the same ballpark as a pro: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Tiger-Obsessed-Golfers-Quest/dp/1592402992/

I'm not here to tell you that you can or can't do it. If you want to try, hell try. Don't let us internet folk tell you otherwise. BUT, if you want to get a glimpse of what it takes, I suggest reading this book, Paper Tiger. This guy was an 8 handicap and dedicated an entire year to get down to scratch, then try out for Q-School. Its a great read and really gives you insight in how hard it really is.