Ali Abdaal
YouTuber and former doctor known for content on productivity, studying, and personal growth.
19 books recommended
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Provides practical strategies for building good habits and breaking bad ones, focusing on small but powerful changes.
The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi
Discusses the philosophy of individual freedom and self-acceptance.
The Magic of Thinking Big
David J. Schwartz
Encourages setting high goals and positive thinking to achieve success, offering practical advice and techniques.
Grit
Angela Duckworth
Argues that passion and perseverance (grit) are more crucial to success than talent alone, backed by research and real-life examples.
The Wright Brothers
David McCullough
The story of the Wright brothers' journey to create the first successful airplane and how they changed the world.
Think Like a Monk
Jay Shetty
Shares lessons from monastic life to improve focus, mindfulness, and purpose in modern life.
How Will You Measure Your Life?
Clayton M. Christensen
Uses business theories to provide insights on personal happiness and purpose, encouraging readers to find meaning in their careers and lives.
Your Money or Your Life
Vicki Robin
A comprehensive guide to financial independence, encouraging readers to rethink their relationship with money and spending.
Die with Zero
Bill Perkins
Advocates for a life philosophy of maximizing experiences and spending wealth before death, challenging traditional financial advice.
The Happiness Advantage
Shawn Achor
Presents research-backed strategies for increasing happiness to improve productivity and success.
Show Your Work!
Austin Kleon
A guide for creatives on how to share their process and gain visibility in their work.
The Elephant in the Brain
Kevin Simler
Explores the hidden motives behind human behavior, arguing that much of what we do is driven by self-interest and social signaling.
Ten Year Career
Jodie Cook
A career guide encouraging readers to think differently about career planning and fast-tracking success in a decade.
Happy
Derren Brown
Examines the philosophy of happiness and offers practical advice on finding fulfillment.
The Motivation Myth
Jeff Haden
Guide challenging traditional ideas about motivation, focusing on daily habits and goals.
The Unfair Advantage
Ash Ali
Guide to leveraging personal strengths in business.
How to Take Smart Notes
Sönke Ahrens
Guide to effective note-taking for productivity and learning.
Make Time
Jake Knapp
Time-management techniques to help people focus on what matters most.
Storyworthy
Matthew Dicks
Guide on telling impactful personal stories.
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