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Stephanie Rice: Read To Learn Important Lessons

Phil Treagus-Evans

Stephanie Rice’s reading list

7 books mentioned in this interview

  1. Shoe Dog · Phil KnightRecommended 6 times
  2. The Inexplicable Laws of Success · Singh Virend and Verusha Singh
  3. Think and Grow Rich · Napoleon HillRecommended 14 times
  4. The Secret · Rhonda ByrneRecommended 7 times
  5. The Go-Giver · Bob Burg and John David Mann
  6. What I know For Sure · Oprah Winfrey
  7. Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built · Duncan Clark

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Stephanie Rice was an Olympic swimmer, a goal she set herself at just age four. An extremely talented swimmer, Stephanie first attracted interested in 2006, when she took home the gold in both the 200 and 400 metre Individual Medley at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. That would be an incredible feat for anyone, but Stephanie was just 17 years old at the time! Stephanie Rice would go on to win multiple medals at an international level, and an amazing three Gold Medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics after setting three new world records for her times. Sadly, Stephanie had to make the decision to retire at the age of just 25, after three operations and some difficult rehabilitations following a serious should injury. However, Stephanie Rice has gone on inspiring all of us, by winning Channel Nine’s Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2013, and donating most of her winnings to The Heart Foundation Australia’s Jump Rope for Heart initiative. Certainly not one for resting on her laurels, Stephanie has explored business ventures, including her kid’s swimwear line RACERiCE – allowing her to continue to inspire and support her fans. Please enjoy my interview with the incredible Stephanie Rice…

When someone asks you ‘what do you do for a living?’ – How do you respond?

I am so fulfilled by touching people lives in a positive way and encouraging them to be the best they can be.

What are you reading at the moment?

At the moment, I am reading the business memoir, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.

What’s your earliest memory of reading?

My earliest memory of reading was when I was doing the MS read-a-thon for school and asking everyone I knew to sponsor me.

If you could encourage young people to read one book in particular, what would it be?

This entirely depends on what stage of life they are in, because I believe books come to you when you’re ready for them. I am a huge fan of The Inexplicable Laws of Success by Singh Virend and Verusha Singh, but that is perhaps more of an end of high school read.

What is the worst job you’ve ever had?

I don’t have a worst one, because I have learnt something from all of them which has been a huge positive lesson in my life.

Do you read as much as you’d like to?

I go through stages of reading. I have a goal to read through the day rather than always at night because I can sometimes only get through a few pages before I fall asleep.

What books do you feel are important reading for people on your career path?

I would encourage people to read the books of anyone who you admire or look up to that has done what you would like to do. Why try to forge your own path when many people have gone before you. There are always important lessons to learn.

Is there a book that you’ve read more than once? What is it and why did you revisit it?

I continually read sections of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne for constant re-focus.

The book I’ve recommended the most is probably The Inexplicable Laws of Success by Singh Virend and Verusha Singh.

What’s your favourite genre of book?

I only read non-fiction books. Primarily, I read biographies, how-tos or spiritual books.

What do you think a world without books would be like?

A world without books would be a harder place to learn, grow and evolve.

Do you think digital books will ever completely replace real books?

No way – I don’t enjoy reading digital books at all. Audiobooks are great through.

What book do you feel humanity needs right now?

Humanity could do with reading The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann.

What is the book that you feel has had the single biggest impact on your life?

Any of the ones I have mentioned above.

Are there any books you haven’t mentioned that you feel would make your reading list?

I would have to also include What I know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey. It’s an impactful simple read, it has small chapters which make it easy to read a small section a day.

What books or subject matter do you plan on reading this year?

I’m looking forward to getting stuck into Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built by Duncan Clark in the coming months.

If you were to write an autobiography – what would it be called?

You will soon find out.

If you’d like to learn more about Stephanie Rice, you can find her on her website, Facebook and Twitter.

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