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Richard Branson

Founder of Virgin Group, known for his adventurous spirit and innovative business approach.

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77 books recommended

Sapiens

Sapiens

Yuval Noah Harari

Explores the evolution of Homo sapiens, examining how biology, myths, and revolutions have shaped civilizations and propelled humanity forward.

Recommended by: 22 People
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Play Nice But Win

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.

Recommended by: 13 People
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Originals

Originals

Adam Grant

Examines how individuals can champion new ideas and how leaders can fight groupthink to allow creativity to flourish.

Recommended by: 11 People
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Let My People Go Surfing

Let My People Go Surfing

Yvon Chouinard

The book that proves you can tell Wall Street to shove it and still build a billion-dollar brand. Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia's reluctant founder, wrote the anti-business business book before it was cool. Think of it as a middle finger to traditional business wrapped in a love letter to the planet. Chouinard built Patagonia while actively telling people to buy less stuff (including his own products). The guy turned "don't buy this jacket" into a marketing campaign and somehow made more money.

Recommended by: 9 People
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Douglas Adams

A comedic sci-fi novel that follows Arthur Dent's adventures through space after Earth is destroyed.

Recommended by: 7 People
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1984

1984

George Orwell

A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism, surveillance, and state control.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Homo Deus

Homo Deus

Yuval Noah Harari

Examines the future of humanity, exploring the possibilities of technological advancements and human evolution.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Start with Why

Start with Why

Simon Sinek

Discusses the importance of understanding the "why" behind organizations.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Lean In

Lean In

Sheryl Sandberg

Discusses women's empowerment and leadership in the workplace.

Recommended by: 6 People
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One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A landmark novel in magical realism, chronicling the multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Shantaram

Shantaram

Gregory David Roberts

A novel based on the author’s life, detailing his escape from prison and adventures in the underworld of Mumbai.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Mountains Beyond Mountains

Mountains Beyond Mountains

Tracy Kidder

Follows Dr. Paul Farmer’s work in Haiti, highlighting his dedication to global health and fighting infectious disease.

Recommended by: 4 People
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New Power

New Power

Jeremy Heimans

Discussion of power dynamics in the digital age and how movements can harness new power.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Abundance

Abundance

Peter Diamandis

Discussion on the potential for technology to create abundance and solve global problems.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Trailblazer

Trailblazer

Marc Benioff

The author's insights into business leadership and innovation.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Travels with Charley

Travels with Charley

John Steinbeck

Steinbeck's travel memoir detailing his journey across America with his poodle, Charley, and observations on American society.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Wild Swans

Wild Swans

Jung Chang

A family memoir spanning three generations of Chinese women, detailing life in China during the 20th century, including Mao's Cultural Revolution.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Just Mercy

Just Mercy

Bryan Stevenson

A memoir by a lawyer who founded the Equal Justice Initiative, highlighting cases of injustice in the American legal system.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

A classic children’s book about imagination, self-expression, and emotional growth, following the journey of a young boy named Max.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The World Without Us

The World Without Us

Alan Weisman

Imagines what would happen to Earth if humans disappeared, exploring nature's resilience and environmental impact.

Recommended by: 2 People
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