This year, we’re curating audiobook recommendations in partnership with Audible to strengthen the essential pillars of your life.
From business and personal finance, to relationships, fitness, and wellness, the Five For ‘25 series is designed to help you reach all-new heights. And in this edition, we’re tackling fitness with 2023 AFL Premiership-winning player, Collingwood fixture, and Athletes for Hope Ambassador: Isaac Quaynor.
Quaynor isn’t just a champion on the field – he’s also an advocate for resilience, discipline, and making every single moment count off the manicured pitch. Suffice it to say, the man knows a thing or two about pushing limits and maximising potential.
Here are his Five For ‘25.
‘The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck’ by Mark Manson
First up is a no-nonsense guide to mental clarity, Mark Manson‘s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck teaches you how to let go of what doesn’t serve you and focus on what truly matters.
“It really touches on the idea that you just can’t please everybody in this world, especially when you’re in the public eye. There are so many opinions and I think you have to be able to filter out whose you really value and that’s why this audiobook still hits for me.”
In fitness – and in life – choosing where we direct our energy is key to sustained success.
‘Can’t Hurt Me’ by David Goggins
David Goggins, a former Navy SEAL and one of the world’s toughest endurance athletes, shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming adversity. Blending an autobiography with actionable lessons, Can’t Hurt Me introduces the “40% Rule” – which states that when you think you’re done, you’ve only tapped into 40% of your capacity. As Isaac explains:
“It’s a way of gearing your mentality going into training sessions.”
Exclusive to Audible, this audiobook is a masterclass in mental fortitude, self-regulation, and pushing beyond perceived limits.
‘Faith, Football and Family’ by Bachar Houli
This inspiring autobiography follows Bachar Houli’s journey as an Australian Rules Football player and devout Muslim, navigating cultural and professional challenges to become a trailblazer in both spheres.
“It’s an incredible message, and he has an incredible story around his faith and how he never loses sight of the importance of family to him which is something for me that I aspire to continue to be like.”
Houli’s story highlights resilience, leadership, and the importance of staying true to your values while striving for greatness. Essential listening for athletes looking for motivation both on and off the field.
‘The TB12 Method’ by Tom Brady
The TB12 Method provides a step-by-step blueprint for longevity in elite sports and general fitness – one that helped seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady remain a competitive force well into his 40s. Brady sheds light on functional strength training, injury prevention, hydration, nutrition, cognitive fitness, as well as recovery techniques.
“For my sport, we have to run a lot. We run twelve to fifteen kilometre’s in a game. Naturally, I can put on muscle but I find it hard to strip it.”
By closely following a Keto diet outlined in The TB12 Method, Quaynor explains that he then had the “opportunity to lose a couple of kilograms and move around the field more freely.”
This audiobook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to optimise their physical health and athletic performance.
‘The Inner Game of Tennis’ by W. Timothy Gallwey
One of the most influential sports psychology audiobooks ever made, W. Timothy Gallwey‘s The Inner Game of Tennis examines the mental side of performance.
Gallwey introduces the concept of “Self 1” (the analytical mind) and “Self 2” (the instinctive self), teaching listeners how to quiet self-doubt, trust their abilities, and reach a higher state of being by focusing on the process rather than the outcome.
“Upon reflection, in Season 2024 I had a lot of moments where I was in that Self 1, and couldn’t really snap out of it. When I look back at Season 2023, I had a lot of moments where I was in a sub-conscious flow state. I feel like I was doing things naturally and backing my read. When I’m playing my best football, that’s what I’m doing out there. If you back your preparation and you do the work before you get out on the field, you should be able to go out there, be in the flow-state and let things unfold naturally.”
Granted, it’s written with tennis players in mind, but its principles apply to all areas of both sports and life.
Whether you’re hitting the gym, training for competition, or simply in search of a healthier lifestyle, these audiobooks provide invaluable insights into the physical and mental aspects of peak performance. Listen to Isaac Quaynor’s audiobook recommendations anytime, anywhere with Audible and make 2025 your fittest year yet.
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