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Garry Tan

President and CEO of Y Combinator, also a prominent YouTube tech influencer.

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14 books recommended

The Alchemist

The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

A philosophical novel that follows a young shepherd on a journey to find his personal legend and understand the meaning of life.

Recommended by: 11 People
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Shunryu Suzuki

A foundational work on Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a "beginner's mind" in meditation and life.

Recommended by: 6 People
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The Prince

The Prince

Niccolò Machiavelli

A classic treatise on political power, exploring strategies for gaining and maintaining control.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

A philosophical tale about love, friendship, and human nature.

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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Don't Make Me Think

Don't Make Me Think

Steve Krug

A guide on web usability, emphasizing simplicity and intuitive design for enhancing user experience.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It

Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It

Kamal Ravikant

A self-help book focused on self-compassion and mental well-being through positive affirmations.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Status Anxiety

Status Anxiety

Alain de Botton

Examines why people are obsessed with social status and how it affects mental health and happiness.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Emergency

Emergency

Neil Strauss

A memoir chronicling the author’s journey to prepare for potential disasters, covering survival skills and self-sufficiency.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture

Randy Pausch

A moving lecture by a professor facing terminal illness, focusing on achieving dreams and the value of perseverance.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Alchemy of Finance

The Alchemy of Finance

George Soros

Soros’s insights into global finance and market dynamics, based on his experience as an influential investor.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Triumphs of Experience

Triumphs of Experience

George E. Vaillant

Follows the lives of Harvard study participants to explore factors contributing to happiness and health across decades.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Body Keeps the Score

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

Explores the effects of trauma on the body and mind, offering insights into therapeutic approaches for healing.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Traction

Traction

Gino Wickman

Provides a framework for achieving business growth by testing and implementing various marketing channels.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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