books

An incomplete and unordered list of books that I've read. Those highlighted in green are books I thought were particularly great, whereas those in blue are for books I thought were above average.

  1. Cal Newport
    2016
    "The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive."
  2. Cal Newport
    2019
    "A philosophy of technology in which you focus your online time on a few carefully selected activities that support the things you value."
  3. Robert T. Kiyosaki
    1997
    Assets > liabilities
  4. Dr. Anna Lembke
    2021
    We’re cacti in a rainforest. Overstimulated and in a state of chronic dopamine depletion. Eye opening book.
  5. Thibaut Meurisse
    2021
  6. James Clear
    2018
    Identity -> systems -> outcomes. Pretty great book for those looking to build better habits and stick to them.
  7. Patrick McKeown
    2016
    Spoiler alert: don’t mouth breathe.
  8. Eric Jorgenson
    2020
  9. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
    2011
  10. Steven Pressfield
    2002
    Good if you’re a chronic procrastinator and want a unique perspective of this behavior.
  11. Guy Kawasaki
    2015
    Packed full of valuable information for anyone starting a business.
  12. Ryan Holiday
    2016
    Useful as reference.
  13. Satoshi Nakamoto
    2008
    Forever impressed at the story and impact of this technology.
  14. Susan Lammers
    1990
  15. Seth J. Gillihan PhD
    2018
    After looking for practical resources on stoicism, I read that CBT points to Greek Stoicism for inspiration. A good book to encourage rational thinking by using logic to face difficulties.
  16. Hermann Hesse
    1922
    A book about a mans journey in the quest for self-discovery and enlightenment. Siddhartha leaves his comfortable life to find answers. The book explores the human spirit with a focus on exploration. It’s hard not to put yourself in Siddhartha’s shoes throughout every chapter.
  17. Ola Rosling Hans Rosling
    2018
    Forget what you thought about the world. This book gives the reader an updated and more optimistic lense to view the world through.
  18. Paul Coelho
    1988
    Similar to Siddhartha where the reader follows the protagonist on a journey through self-discovery. A core message of overcoming ones limiting beliefs is reinforced throughout the book. Navigating the world can be difficult; ’The Alchemist’ teaches the reader that they’ll be protected if they direct their energy towards their life’s purpose.