What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedStillpower
Garret Kramer · Book · 2017
If you loved Stillpower, start with The Resilient Mind — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Stillpower across media.
What hooked you in Stillpower was the way it explores the internal mental shifts required to overcome significant personal obstacles.
Films on the same thread
Moneyball
Bennett Miller · Film · 2011
Explores: Underdog Story, Data Analysis, Challenging the Status Quo.
Just as Stillpower challenges traditional approaches to performance, this film shows how unconventional thinking and data analysis can dismantle established norms to achieve peak results against all odds.
Stronger
David Gordon Green · Film · 2017
Shares 2 threads with Stillpower: Overcoming Adversity, Resilience.
This narrative echoes the core lessons in Stillpower by demonstrating how true resilience and mental clarity are forged in the aftermath of life-altering trauma and profound personal adversity.
Good Will Hunting
Film · 1997
Explores: Self-discovery, Overcoming trauma, Intellectual giftedness.
This story mirrors the psychological depth of Stillpower, focusing on the mentorship and internal breakthrough necessary for a gifted individual to overcome past trauma and realize their potential.
Bleed for This
Ben Younger · Film · 2016
Shares 2 threads with Stillpower: Overcoming Adversity, Resilience.
Much like the case studies in Stillpower, this film documents the incredible mental strength required to reclaim one's life and career following a catastrophic physical setback.
Series on the same thread
Simon Schama's Power of Art
Simon Schama · Series · 2006
Explores: Artistic Genius, Creative Process, Historical Context.
This series explores the creative process through moments of high drama, aligning with the Stillpower philosophy that tapping into inner resources is essential for achieving true artistic excellence.
Cheer
Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Stillpower: Overcoming Adversity.
These athletes exemplify the themes found in Stillpower, showing how dedication and mental fortitude allow individuals to move past significant adversity to reach the pinnacle of their sport.
Spinning Out
Samantha Stratton · Series · 2020
Explores: Mental Health, Family Relationships, Ambition.
This drama parallels the focus in Stillpower on the fragile nature of mental health when high-stakes ambition threatens to overshadow a performer's clarity and personal well-being.
Ballers
Stephen Levinson · Series · 2015
Explores: wealth management, post-career transition, professional sports industry.
Expanding on the mentorship concepts in Stillpower, this series illustrates the complex transition athletes face as they seek to maintain mental clarity and purpose beyond their peak years.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Resilient Mind
Podcast
Shares a thread with Stillpower: Mindfulness.
This podcast serves as a direct practical extension of Stillpower, offering listeners actionable insights into developing the unwavering mental resilience needed to thrive throughout life's inevitable challenges.
THE ED MYLETT SHOW
Ed Mylett · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Stillpower: Peak performance.
This show bridges the gap between Stillpower and professional success by highlighting the habits and mindsets of peak performers who have mastered the art of consistent, high-level achievement.
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Common questions
Is Stillpower intended only for professional athletes?
No, Stillpower is written for athletes and high performers in various fields. Garret Kramer provides insights into tapping inner resources to achieve mental clarity and personal excellence, making the principles applicable to anyone seeking to overcome adversity and improve their performance through a deeper understanding of the mind.
What is the core argument presented in Stillpower?
Stillpower challenges traditional practices regarding the role of willpower in performance. Instead of relying on conventional methods, the book encourages readers to look inward to access mental clarity. By sharing true case stories, it demonstrates how shifting one's perspective can lead to improved outcomes and personal excellence.
How does Stillpower help people overcome adversity?
Stillpower helps individuals navigate adversity by teaching them how to tap into their own inner resources rather than relying on traditional willpower. Through the case stories shared in the book, readers learn to achieve the mental clarity necessary to sustain high performance and manage challenging situations effectively.
Does Stillpower offer practical advice for high performers?
Yes, Stillpower offers practical guidance for high performers by reframing how they approach mental obstacles. By moving away from traditional willpower, the book provides a new framework for accessing inner resources, which helps performers maintain focus, achieve clarity, and reach a higher level of personal excellence in their work.