Marc Andreessen
Venture capitalist and tech pioneer instrumental in shaping the modern internet.
111 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.
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.
Zero to One
Peter Thiel & Blake Masters
Emphasizes building unique companies that create new markets, focusing on independent thinking, avoiding competition, and driving innovation.
The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton M. Christensen
Examines why successful companies often fail to adapt to disruptive innovations.
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
A guide to applying lean manufacturing principles to startups, focusing on rapid experimentation and iteration.
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
Insights from former Intel CEO on managing teams, scaling operations, and increasing efficiency.
Poor Charlie's Almanack
Charlie Munger
A compilation of speeches and talks by Charlie Munger, highlighting his wit and wisdom on investing and life.
Play Nice But Win
Michael Dell
The story of Michael Dell's journey from building PCs in his dorm room to leading a global tech company.
The Rational Optimist
Matt Ridley
A compelling argument for the benefits of progress and human ingenuity, showing why the future is bright.
Thinking in Bets
Annie Duke
Explores how thinking like a poker player can lead to better decision-making under uncertainty.
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.
Only the Paranoid Survive
Andrew S. Grove
Explains how to navigate strategic inflection points in business and adapt to change.
Becoming Steve Jobs
Brent Schlender
A biography that traces Steve Jobs' evolution from a young entrepreneur to a visionary leader.
Skin in the Game
Nassim Taleb
Discusses the importance of risk-sharing and accountability in business, politics, and everyday life.
The True Believer
Eric Hoffer
Analyzes the nature of mass movements and the motivations of their followers.
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
The autobiography of an elite athlete and Navy SEAL, sharing his journey of mental toughness and overcoming obstacles.
Behave
Robert M. Sapolsky
An exploration of human behavior from a biological and social perspective, delving into neuroscience, psychology, and ethics.
The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi
Discusses the philosophy of individual freedom and self-acceptance.
What You Do Is Who You Are
Ben Horowitz
Examines how organizational culture is formed, offering lessons from historical and business leaders on leading by example.
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