He reveals his own struggles to overcome procrastination, self-sabotage and countless early career setbacks.

FORBES: Three Books For The New Graduate

"You can only push the envelope so many times, be intense for so long, " said Hall, who blames some setbacks in his career on overtraining.

WSJ: Abdi Abdirahman Goes for Gold or Whatever in the London Games

After achieving huge success as a solo artist -- "Frampton Comes Alive" remains one of the best-selling live albums in music history -- Peter Frampton suffered a series of setbacks which left his career in tatters, until David invited him to record and tour with him in the 1980s.

CNN: Bowie's old friend: 'He's the same guy I went to school with'