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Derek Sivers

Entrepreneur and writer known for his unconventional business approach and generosity.

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25 books recommended

The 4-Hour Workweek

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.

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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The War of Art

The War of Art

Steven Pressfield

A motivational guide on overcoming creative blocks and achieving personal and artistic goals.

Recommended by: 13 People
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How To Win Friends and Influence People

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.

Recommended by: 12 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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Awaken the Giant Within

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.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Stumbling on Happiness

Stumbling on Happiness

Daniel Todd Gilbert

Investigates why people are poor at predicting what will make them happy, delving into cognitive biases and perception.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Hackers & Painters

Hackers & Painters

Paul Graham

A collection of essays on programming, entrepreneurship, and the creative process, drawing parallels between hacking and art.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Seeking Wisdom

Seeking Wisdom

Peter Bevelin

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

Recommended by: 5 People
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Without Their Permission

Without Their Permission

Alexis Ohanian

A memoir from the Reddit co-founder, discussing the democratization of the internet and empowering entrepreneurial ideas.

Recommended by: 4 People
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On Writing Well

On Writing Well

William Zinsser

A guide to writing nonfiction effectively, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and style across various forms.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The E-Myth Revisited

The E-Myth Revisited

Michael E. Gerber

Guide to building scalable businesses and systems.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Ruby on Rails Tutorial

Ruby on Rails Tutorial

Michael Hartl

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

Recommended by: 2 People
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Sum

Sum

David Eagleman

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

Recommended by: 2 People
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Show Your Work!

Show Your Work!

Austin Kleon

A guide for creatives on how to share their process and gain visibility in their work.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Ten Year Career

Ten Year Career

Jodie Cook

A career guide encouraging readers to think differently about career planning and fast-tracking success in a decade.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Power Schmoozing

Power Schmoozing

Terri Mandell

A guide to networking and building professional relationships effectively.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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How to Talk to Anyone

How to Talk to Anyone

Leil Lowndes

A guide to improving social skills, providing tips for better communication and building rapport.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Mother Night

Mother Night

Kurt Vonnegut

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

Recommended by: 1 Person
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How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less

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.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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