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Austen Allred

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30 books recommended

Principles

Principles

Ray Dalio

Dalio shares life and business principles that emphasize radical transparency, structured decision-making, and learning from failure to achieve growth.

Recommended by: 22 People
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Meditations

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

A series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor, reflecting on the practice of Stoic philosophy.

Recommended by: 18 People
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Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand

A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.

Recommended by: 18 People
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Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog

Phil Knight

The memoir of Nike's co-founder, recounting the early days of Nike and the challenges of building a global brand.

Recommended by: 16 People
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Snow Crash

Snow Crash

Neal Stephenson

A fast-paced sci-fi novel that explores a dystopian future dominated by virtual reality and mega-corporations.

Recommended by: 13 People
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Robert M. Pirsig

A philosophical exploration of quality, values, and the nature of life, framed through a motorcycle journey.

Recommended by: 8 People
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A Guide to the Good Life

A Guide to the Good Life

William B. Irvine

Introduces the principles of Stoic philosophy and how they can be applied to live a fulfilling life.

Recommended by: 8 People
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Titan

Titan

Ron Chernow

A comprehensive biography of John D. Rockefeller, exploring his life, career, and impact on American industry.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Ready Player One

Ready Player One

Ernest Cline

A dystopian sci-fi novel set in a future where people escape reality through a virtual reality game.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Essentialism

Essentialism

Greg Mckeown

Advocates for focusing on the essential aspects of life and work to achieve greater satisfaction and productivity.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Masters of Doom

Masters of Doom

David Kushner

Chronicles the story of id Software and the creation of iconic video games like Doom and Quake.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

Leo Tolstoy

A tragic love story set in 19th-century Russia, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and social change.

Recommended by: 6 People
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Can't Hurt Me

Can't Hurt Me

David Goggins

The autobiography of an elite athlete and Navy SEAL, sharing his journey of mental toughness and overcoming obstacles.

Recommended by: 6 People
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Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Ashlee Vance

A biography of Elon Musk, detailing his journey through Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures, exploring his influence on technology and entrepreneurship.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Hackers

Hackers

Steven Levy

Chronicles the origins and evolution of hacker culture, highlighting key figures who shaped the computer revolution.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Wright Brothers

The Wright Brothers

David McCullough

The story of the Wright brothers' journey to create the first successful airplane and how they changed the world.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The New New Thing

The New New Thing

Michael Lewis

Chronicles the rise of Silicon Valley, focusing on the culture of innovation and the dot-com boom.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Jack Weatherford

Examines Genghis Khan’s influence on the world, highlighting his impact on trade, culture, and technology.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Dealers of Lightning

Dealers of Lightning

Michael A. Hiltzik

Chronicles the history of Xerox PARC, where groundbreaking technologies like the PC and Ethernet were developed.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Travels with Charley

Travels with Charley

John Steinbeck

Steinbeck's travel memoir detailing his journey across America with his poodle, Charley, and observations on American society.

Recommended by: 3 People
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