Derek Sivers
Entrepreneur and writer known for his unconventional business approach and generosity.
25 books recommended

The 4-Hour Workweek
Tim Ferriss
Offers strategies for lifestyle design, including automation and outsourcing, to achieve financial freedom and escape the 9-to-5 work culture.

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.

The War of Art
Steven Pressfield
A motivational guide on overcoming creative blocks and achieving personal and artistic goals.

How To Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
A timeless guide on building strong relationships, persuading others, and increasing influence in personal and professional 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.

Awaken the Giant Within
Tony Robbins
A self-help book offering strategies to take control of one's life, master emotions, and achieve personal and professional goals.

Stumbling on Happiness
Daniel Todd Gilbert
Investigates why people are poor at predicting what will make them happy, delving into cognitive biases and perception.

Hackers & Painters
Paul Graham
A collection of essays on programming, entrepreneurship, and the creative process, drawing parallels between hacking and art.

Seeking Wisdom
Peter Bevelin
A multidisciplinary guide to improving thinking and decision-making, drawing from psychology, philosophy, and science.

Without Their Permission
Alexis Ohanian
A memoir from the Reddit co-founder, discussing the democratization of the internet and empowering entrepreneurial ideas.

On Writing Well
William Zinsser
A guide to writing nonfiction effectively, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and style across various forms.

The E-Myth Revisited
Michael E. Gerber
Guide to building scalable businesses and systems.

Ruby on Rails Tutorial
Michael Hartl
A step-by-step tutorial on building web applications using the Ruby on Rails framework.

Sum
David Eagleman
A collection of speculative short stories imagining different afterlives, blending science and philosophy.

Show Your Work!
Austin Kleon
A guide for creatives on how to share their process and gain visibility in their work.

Ten Year Career
Jodie Cook
A career guide encouraging readers to think differently about career planning and fast-tracking success in a decade.

Power Schmoozing
Terri Mandell
A guide to networking and building professional relationships effectively.

How to Talk to Anyone
Leil Lowndes
A guide to improving social skills, providing tips for better communication and building rapport.

Mother Night
Kurt Vonnegut
A novel about a former Nazi propagandist reflecting on his actions and identity, questioning morality and duality.

How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less
Nicholas Boothman
Techniques for establishing quick rapport with others, drawing from psychology and communication studies.
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