Comments on: “…compassion above all things.” My Interview With The World’s Strongest Librarian, Josh Hanagarne Pt. 2 of 2

By: Strong Dads

Strong Dads — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:06:13 +0000

[...] Yusuf: You actually had the best answer to this Josh, when I asked you about the connection between your training and the raising of your son Max. I totally agree with your sentiments on this and can’t really say it any better than you did right here. [...]

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 07 May 2010 01:14:40 +0000

Books and training come together at last. Two of my favorite things.

Great interview with lots of awesome insights.

My favorite soundbite is: “If there is a science to happiness, it is the science of better.”

That and the bit about the best book being the one that rewards us with a positive state to take meaningful action in life are awesome lessons.

Thanks Yusuf and Josh.

By: Kamran

Kamran — Fri, 07 May 2010 01:00:51 +0000

Josh/Yusuf, great stuff. Especially loved the part about what it says on your ring Might sound like a simple goal but it encompasses a lot!

–Kamran

By: Yusuf Clack

Yusuf Clack — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:16:57 +0000

Your humor still trumps your humility Josh. “Teaching YOU how to write,” lol. Oh man. Thanks for that. Makes me laugh and smile just like your blog…

By: Yusuf Clack

Yusuf Clack — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:13:31 +0000

Thanks for sharing your takeaways Mujtaba! I did the interview for my own selfish reasons so having others appreciate it is a huge bonus. Look forward to seeing your snatch test, end of July

By: Yusuf Clack

Yusuf Clack — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:10:39 +0000

Pete. Thank you sir for your nice comment and your business mentorship. BTW, KillerBizBlog.com is a good read with short, sweet lessons.

By: Josh Hanagarne

Josh Hanagarne — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:40:29 +0000

Pete, thanks for the kind words.

Mujtaba: I read it. I had to. You’re welcome and thank you! Yusuf is teaching me how to write, so I had to swing by for my lesson. Jury’s still out on the “deep soul,” part, but I won’t argue with you too much.

By: Mujtaba

Mujtaba — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:51:28 +0000

Wow. Short, but packed with goodness

Quite a few pearls here. I especially liked the idea of the science of better, and, “The best books make us better people . . . and they are different for every single man.”

Plus, Josh likes A Confederacy Of Dunces! I can’t even say the title without smiling

These were great questions that prompted great responses. To be honest, I hadn’t thought of Josh as a deep soul before, but he evidently is.

I’d better stop before my comment ends up longer than the interview.

Thank you for this, Yusuf! (And thank you, Josh, if you read this)

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:38:01 +0000

Thanks guys. Excellent thought provoking interview. A great simple guide on how to be a great Dad & person.