Tobi Lutke
CEO and founder of Shopify, known for enabling independent e-commerce and promoting open-source culture.
28 books recommended
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
A series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor, reflecting on the practice of Stoic philosophy.
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight
The memoir of Nike's co-founder, recounting the early days of Nike and the challenges of building a global brand.
Influence
Robert B Cialdini PhD
Explores the psychology of why people say "yes" and how to apply these insights ethically in business and everyday life.
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
Insights from former Intel CEO on managing teams, scaling operations, and increasing efficiency.
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson
A fast-paced sci-fi novel that explores a dystopian future dominated by virtual reality and mega-corporations.
Finite and Infinite Games
James Carse
Discusses the distinction between finite games (with clear winners and losers) and infinite games (focused on ongoing play and evolution).
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.
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
Explores the concept of a growth mindset and how it can lead to greater success and fulfillment.
Antifragile
Nassim Taleb
Discusses the concept of antifragility—systems that benefit from chaos and uncertainty.
Masters of Doom
David Kushner
Chronicles the story of id Software and the creation of iconic video games like Doom and Quake.
The Talent Code
Daniel Coyle
Explores how talent is developed, emphasizing the importance of deep practice, coaching, and motivation.
The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi
Discusses the philosophy of individual freedom and self-acceptance.
Cryptonomicon
Neal Stephenson
A complex novel weaving themes of cryptography, history, and treasure hunts across multiple timelines.
Grit
Angela Duckworth
Argues that passion and perseverance (grit) are more crucial to success than talent alone, backed by research and real-life examples.
The Box
Marc Levinson
The story of how the shipping container transformed global trade and enabled globalization.
The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
Explores the principles of design, focusing on usability and the importance of creating user-friendly products.
Drive
Daniel Pink
Explores what motivates people, emphasizing autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr.
A timeless guide on English grammar and composition, emphasizing clarity and brevity in writing.
Losing the Signal
Jacquie McNish
The story of BlackBerry’s rise and fall, detailing its impact on mobile technology and the business mistakes that led to its decline.
What's Our Problem?
Tim Urban
Explores societal issues and cultural divides, combining humor and research to offer solutions for improving collective understanding.
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