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Bill Gates

Co-founder of Microsoft, focusing on global health and education through philanthropy.

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234 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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Sapiens

Sapiens

Yuval Noah Harari

Explores the evolution of Homo sapiens, examining how biology, myths, and revolutions have shaped civilizations and propelled humanity forward.

Recommended by: 22 People
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Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

Explores the two systems of human thought—fast, intuitive thinking and slow, deliberate reasoning—analyzing how biases shape decisions and behavior.

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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Poor Charlie's Almanack

Poor Charlie's Almanack

Charlie Munger

A compilation of speeches and talks by Charlie Munger, highlighting his wit and wisdom on investing and life.

Recommended by: 13 People
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Play Nice But Win

Play Nice But Win

Michael Dell

The story of Michael Dell's journey from building PCs in his dorm room to leading a global tech company.

Recommended by: 13 People
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The Better Angels of Our Nature

The Better Angels of Our Nature

Steven Pinker

Argues that violence has declined over time and discusses the reasons behind the trend towards a more peaceful society.

Recommended by: 11 People
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The Rational Optimist

The Rational Optimist

Matt Ridley

A compelling argument for the benefits of progress and human ingenuity, showing why the future is bright.

Recommended by: 10 People
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The Checklist Manifesto

The Checklist Manifesto

Atul Gawande

Discusses the power of checklists in improving efficiency, safety, and quality in a variety of fields.

Recommended by: 9 People
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Blitzscaling

Blitzscaling

Reid Hoffman & Chris Yeh

Explores the techniques used by companies like Amazon, Google, and Airbnb to grow at lightning speed.

Recommended by: 8 People
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Guns, Germs, and Steel

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Jared Diamond

Examines the factors that have shaped human history, including geography, biology, and culture.

Recommended by: 9 People
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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson

The authorized biography of Steve Jobs, exploring his life, career, and the creation of Apple.

Recommended by: 8 People
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Measure What Matters

Measure What Matters

John Doerr

Explains the concept of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and how they can drive business success.

Recommended by: 8 People
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Mindset

Mindset

Carol S. Dweck

Explores the concept of a growth mindset and how it can lead to greater success and fulfillment.

Recommended by: 8 People
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Only the Paranoid Survive

Only the Paranoid Survive

Andrew S. Grove

Explains how to navigate strategic inflection points in business and adapt to change.

Recommended by: 8 People
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The Black Swan

The Black Swan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Examines the impact of rare, unpredictable events and how they shape the world.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Becoming Steve Jobs

Becoming Steve Jobs

Brent Schlender

A biography that traces Steve Jobs' evolution from a young entrepreneur to a visionary leader.

Recommended by: 8 People
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Enlightenment Now

Enlightenment Now

Steven Pinker

Argues that reason, science, and humanism are driving forces behind progress and improving the world.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Why We Sleep

Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

Explores the importance of sleep and its impact on physical and mental health.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Homo Deus

Homo Deus

Yuval Noah Harari

Examines the future of humanity, exploring the possibilities of technological advancements and human evolution.

Recommended by: 7 People
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