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What books does Tim Grover recommend?
Few reading lists are built as squarely on winning as Tim Grover's book recommendations. The performance coach behind Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, and the author of Relentless and Winning, Grover has shared four titles across his official Twitter and book endorsements, all pointed at mental toughness, leadership, and the psychology of elite performance. He treats Sun Tzu's The Art of War as foundational: "Art of War is a must read for anyone who wants to win." The list also carries Kobe Bryant's The Mamba Mentality, which he urges on anyone chasing greatness — "If you want to understand the mindset of a legend, get Kobe's new book" — alongside Jay Bilas's Toughness and Ed Mylett's The Power of One More, each endorsed as a blueprint for pushing past limits.
Last updated February 2026 · Every recommendation cited to its original source.
The Art of War
The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life
bySun Tzu
2009384 Pages“Art of War is a must read for anyone who wants to win.”
— Tim Grover
Source: Tim Grover's Official Twitter
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byKobe Bryant
2018208 Pages“If you want to understand the mindset of a legend, get Kobe’s new book #MambaMentality.”
— Tim Grover
Source: Tim Grover's Official Twitter
Read by Tim Grover
Toughness
Developing True Strength On and Off the Court
byJay Bilas
2013272 Pages“Toughness is the ultimate prerequisite for success in any endeavor, and Jay Bilas has captured its essence perfectly.”
— Tim Grover
Source: Official Book Blurb
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The Power of One More
The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success
byEd Mylett
2022272 Pages“This book is the ultimate roadmap to a better life.”
— Tim Grover
Source: Official Book Blurb
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Frequently asked questions
What books does Tim Grover recommend?
Tim Grover's four recommendations are Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Kobe Bryant's The Mamba Mentality, Jay Bilas's Toughness, and Ed Mylett's The Power of One More.
What is Tim Grover's top book recommendation?
The Art of War by Sun Tzu, which he frames as essential: "Art of War is a must read for anyone who wants to win." For Grover, the ancient strategy text maps directly onto the mindset he coaches in elite athletes.
Where do Tim Grover's book recommendations come from?
They are drawn from his official Twitter account, where he championed The Art of War and Kobe Bryant's The Mamba Mentality, and from official book blurbs he wrote for Jay Bilas's Toughness and Ed Mylett's The Power of One More.
Has Tim Grover written any books?
Yes. He is the author of Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable (2013), Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness (2021), and the training manual Jump Attack (2014).
What genres does Tim Grover recommend most?
His picks concentrate on leadership, self-improvement, and the psychology of performance, with philosophy threaded in through The Art of War — a tightly focused list built around mental toughness and the drive to win.