Phil Jackson

18 Phil Jackson Recommended Books

Phil Jackson is a former NBA player and legendary coach. He has won an impressive 11 NBA championships as a head coach, the most in history. He was also a two-time NBA champion as a player. He is renowned for his innovative use of the triangle offense and his ability to lead teams to success. Jackson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.

18 Books recommended by Phil Jackson

The Way of Mindful Education

The Way of Mindful Education

Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students

Author :Daniel Rechtschaffen

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Phil Jackson mentioned this book on Twitter. [Source]

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

An Inquiry Into Values

Author :Robert M. Pirsig

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Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]

Makes Me Wanna Holler

Makes Me Wanna Holler

A Young Black Man in America

Author :Nathan McCall

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Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Living the Wisdom of the Tao

Author :Wayne W. Dyer

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"A good book, but not Taoist verse transcribed." - Phil Jackson [Source]

Scientific Principles of Coaching

Scientific Principles of Coaching

Author :John William Bunn

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"One of the fundamental pillars that a coach’s must." - Phil Jackson [Source]

Beautiful Ruins

Beautiful Ruins

Author :Jess Walter

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"A good read!" - Phil Jackson [Source]

Unsafe Thinking

Unsafe Thinking

How to be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most

Author :Jonah Sachs

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"A mouthful, but well thought out." - Phil Jackson [Source]

Autobiography of a Yogi

Autobiography of a Yogi

Author :Paramahansa Yogananda

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Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]

Hoop Roots

Hoop Roots

Author :John Edgar Wideman

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Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]

Shantaram

Shantaram

Author :Gregory David Roberts

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"Great mysterious read of another culture." - Phil Jackson [Source]

Peace Like a River

Peace Like a River

A Novel

Author :Leif Enger

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Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]

The Last Temptation of Christ

The Last Temptation of Christ

Author :Nikos Kazantzakis

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Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]

Black Elk Speaks

Black Elk Speaks

Author :John G. Neihardt

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Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]

The Second Book of the Tao

The Second Book of the Tao

Author :Stephen Mitchell

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"In answer to the ? about a book on the Tao. [This book] is my recommendation." - Phil Jackson [Source]

A Tale for the Time Being

A Tale for the Time Being

A Novel

Author :Ruth Ozeki

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"It might be a book for TIMEbeing." - Phil Jackson [Source]

FAQs

Q1: What books does Phil Jackson recommend to others?

Phil Jackson recommends books such as The Old Man and the Sea, Siddhartha, and Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.

Phil Jackson chooses books based on themes of self-reflection, introspection, and growth. He believes in choosing books that will have a lasting impact on the reader.

No, Phil Jackson recommends books from a variety of genres, and not necessarily related to basketball.

Some of Phil Jackson’s other favorite books include The Inner Game of Tennis, The Prophet, and The Power of Now.