Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft, focusing on global health and education through philanthropy.
234 books recommended
Principles
Ray Dalio
Dalio shares life and business principles that emphasize radical transparency, structured decision-making, and learning from failure to achieve growth.
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
Explores the evolution of Homo sapiens, examining how biology, myths, and revolutions have shaped civilizations and propelled humanity forward.
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.
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.
Poor Charlie's Almanack
Charlie Munger
A compilation of speeches and talks by Charlie Munger, highlighting his wit and wisdom on investing and life.
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.
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.
The Rational Optimist
Matt Ridley
A compelling argument for the benefits of progress and human ingenuity, showing why the future is bright.
The Checklist Manifesto
Atul Gawande
Discusses the power of checklists in improving efficiency, safety, and quality in a variety of fields.
Blitzscaling
Reid Hoffman & Chris Yeh
Explores the techniques used by companies like Amazon, Google, and Airbnb to grow at lightning speed.
Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Diamond
Examines the factors that have shaped human history, including geography, biology, and culture.
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson
The authorized biography of Steve Jobs, exploring his life, career, and the creation of Apple.
Measure What Matters
John Doerr
Explains the concept of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and how they can drive business success.
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
Explores the concept of a growth mindset and how it can lead to greater success and fulfillment.
Only the Paranoid Survive
Andrew S. Grove
Explains how to navigate strategic inflection points in business and adapt to change.
The Black Swan
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Examines the impact of rare, unpredictable events and how they shape the world.
Becoming Steve Jobs
Brent Schlender
A biography that traces Steve Jobs' evolution from a young entrepreneur to a visionary leader.
Enlightenment Now
Steven Pinker
Argues that reason, science, and humanism are driving forces behind progress and improving the world.
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
Explores the importance of sleep and its impact on physical and mental health.
Homo Deus
Yuval Noah Harari
Examines the future of humanity, exploring the possibilities of technological advancements and human evolution.
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