Ev Williams
Internet entrepreneur who changed the landscape of online content and blogging.
122 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.
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
Reflects on life in Nazi concentration camps, introducing logotherapy, which posits that meaning can be found even in suffering.
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.
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.
The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton M. Christensen
Examines why successful companies often fail to adapt to disruptive innovations.
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson
A fast-paced sci-fi novel that explores a dystopian future dominated by virtual reality and mega-corporations.
"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"
Richard P. Feynman
The memoir of physicist Richard Feynman, filled with humorous anecdotes and reflections on his career and curiosity.
Good to Great
Jim Collins
Investigates why some companies make the leap from being good to being truly great, while others do not.
Crossing the Chasm
Geoffrey A. Moore
A guide on marketing and selling disruptive technology products to mainstream customers.
The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins
Explores the concept of the gene as the central unit of selection in evolution, introducing the idea of the "selfish gene."
The Fountainhead
Ayn Rand
A novel exploring the struggle between individualism and collectivism through the story of an innovative architect.
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.
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
Explores the concept of a growth mindset and how it can lead to greater success and fulfillment.
The Black Swan
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Examines the impact of rare, unpredictable events and how they shape the world.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Richard Bach
A fable about a seagull who seeks to break free from the constraints of his flock to pursue his passion for flying.
The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
Analyzes the social dynamics that cause ideas, products, and behaviors to reach a tipping point and become widespread.
Antifragile
Nassim Taleb
Discusses the concept of antifragility—systems that benefit from chaos and uncertainty.
Getting Things Done
David Allen
Provides a system for managing tasks and organizing work to reduce stress and improve efficiency.
Fooled by Randomness
Nassim Taleb
Explores the role of chance in life and business, emphasizing the importance of understanding randomness in financial markets and decision-making.
The Effective Executive
Peter F. Drucker
Focuses on the habits and practices of effective executives, emphasizing time management and decision-making.
Inspired by Ev Williams's recommendations?
Start your own reading journey and share your insights with the community!