Jodie Cook
Entrepreneur and author focused on sharing insights about business growth and social media.
33 books recommended
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz
Practical advice on building and leading startups, focusing on tough decisions, leadership, and resilience, with insights from Horowitz’s entrepreneurial journey.
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.
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield
A motivational guide on overcoming creative blocks and achieving personal and artistic goals.
Originals
Adam Grant
Examines how individuals can champion new ideas and how leaders can fight groupthink to allow creativity to flourish.
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.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Provides practical strategies for building good habits and breaking bad ones, focusing on small but powerful changes.
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.
Essentialism
Greg Mckeown
Advocates for focusing on the essential aspects of life and work to achieve greater satisfaction and productivity.
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
The autobiography of an elite athlete and Navy SEAL, sharing his journey of mental toughness and overcoming obstacles.
Purple Cow
Seth Godin
Advocates for creating remarkable products that stand out in the market.
The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi
Discusses the philosophy of individual freedom and self-acceptance.
The Everything Store
Brad Stone
The story of Jeff Bezos and Amazon, detailing the company's rise and its impact on global retail.
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.
The Magic of Thinking Big
David J. Schwartz
Encourages setting high goals and positive thinking to achieve success, offering practical advice and techniques.
Tribe of Mentors
Tim Ferriss
A compilation of wisdom and advice from successful individuals across various fields, offering life lessons and insights.
Grit
Angela Duckworth
Argues that passion and perseverance (grit) are more crucial to success than talent alone, backed by research and real-life examples.
So Good They Can't Ignore You
Cal Newport
Challenges the "follow your passion" mindset, arguing that skill mastery leads to greater career satisfaction.
On Writing Well
William Zinsser
A guide to writing nonfiction effectively, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and style across various forms.
Anything You Want
Derek Sivers
A brief guide to entrepreneurship and life lessons learned from building a successful company.
Digital Minimalism
Cal Newport
Advocates for a more intentional use of technology to reclaim focus, productivity, and mental well-being.
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