Reading List

Books we love:

Here’s a list of some of our favorite books, in no particular order. Most are in the fields of business and self-improvement, others are on other topics we find interesting.

P.S. We copied and edited the book descriptions from Barnes & Noble website to save time.

Rich Dad Poor Dad (Robert Kiyosaki)

Rich Dad Poor Dad is the author’s story of how two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — shaped his thoughts about money and investing.

The Compound Effect (Darren Hardy)

The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every super-achiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success.

Your Next Five Moves (Patrick Bet David)

Combining the principles and revelations drawn from Patrick’s own rise to successful CEO, Your Next Five Moves is a must-read for any serious executive, strategist, or entrepreneur.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant (Erik Jorgenson)

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval’s wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections.

Let My People Go Surfing (Yvon Chouinard)

Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life.

Americana: A 400-Year History of American Capitalism (Bhu Srinivasan)

Americana takes us on a four-hundred-year journey of the spirit of innovation and ambition through a series of the inventions, techniques, and industries that drove American history forward.

The Psychology of Money (Morgan Housel)

In The Psychology of Money, author Morgan Housel explores the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.

Atomic Habits (James Clear)

The author reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

The One Thing (Gary Keller & Jay Papasan)

The authors explain that people can live more rewarding lives by focusing their energy on one thing at a time people can live more rewarding lives by building their careers, strengthening their finances, getting in shape, deepening their faith, and nurturing stronger relationships.

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Oliver Burkeman)

Drawing on the insights of philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers, Oliver Burkeman delivers an entertaining, humorous, and practical guide to time and time management.

12 Rules for Life (Jordan Peterson)

Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world’s wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 

A Little History of the World (E.H. Gombrich)

Rather than focusing on dry facts and dates, the author vividly brings the full span of human experience on Earth to life, from the stone age to the atomic age. Gombrich’s Little History enchants and educates.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Yuval Noah Harari)

A compelling read that looks at the triumphs and endurability of homo sapiens through the lens of both history and science.

The Righteous Mind (Jonathan Haidt)

Jonathan Haidt shows why liberals, conservatives, and libertarians have such different intuitions about right and wrong, and he shows why each side is actually right about many of its central concerns.

Goodbye, Eastern Europe (Jacob Mikanowski)

Goodbye, Eastern Europe is a masterful narrative about a place that has survived being forgotten. Mikanowski offers a kaleidoscopic tour of the various peoples who made Eastern Europe their home.

The World of Yesterday (Stefan Zweig)

Written as both a recollection of the past and a warning for future generations, The World of Yesterday recalls the golden age of Vienna—its seeming permanence, its promise, and its devastating fall.

Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Anna Lembke)

Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain, and what to do about it.

Million Dollar Weekend (Noah Kagan)

In Million Dollar Weekend, Noah Kagan posits using the weekend as a launching point to living out your entrepreneurial dreams..