102 Best Books of All Time

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• Terry Crews

  "Incredible." - Terry Crews

• Jimmy Fallon

  "Talks about the meaning of life, and I believe you come out a better person from reading it." - Jimmy Fallon

• Tony Robbins

  "Taught me that if you change the meaning, you change everything." - Tony Robbins

• Simon Sinek

  "Single most important book you can read." - Simon Sinek

• Michael Gervais

  "Outlines methods to discover deep meaning and purpose in life." - Michael Gervais

• Daniel Pink

  "A hugely important book for me." - Daniel Pink

• Ev Williams

  On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

• Bryan Johnson

  "His basic point is no matter the conditions we surround ourselves in, we can author our life." - Bryan Johnson

• Dustin Moskovitz

  Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.

• Sam Altman

  This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.

• Chelsea Handler

  "One of those beautiful accounts of a terrible time in our history. His calm and sagaciousness, while witnessing one horror after another played out during his time in three separate concentration camps, is awe inspiring." - Chelsea Handler

• Ryan Holiday

  "Looks at how we find purpose by dedicating ourselves to a cause, learning to love and finding a meaning to our suffering." - Ryan Holiday

• Maria Popova

  "A meditation on what the gruesome experience of Auschwitz taught [the author] about the primary purpose of life: the quest for meaning, which sustained those who survived." - Maria Popova

• Aniela Gregorek

  "A book I have gifted to many people because it changed the way I think about human suffering and grace in life." - Aniela Gregorek

• Fedor Holz

  "[From it] I interpreted that we cannot avoid suffering, but we can choose how to cope with it, and that having meaning in our life is essential." - Fedor Holz

• Turia Pitt

  "[If people are] doing a bit of soul searching, hands down [I give them this book]." - Turia Pitt

• Chip Conley

  "If I were to take the meaning of [this book], and turn it into an equation, it would be despair equals suffering minus meaning." - Chip Conley

• Dave Elitch

  Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• PewDiePie

  "A great tool to help people. [...] In case something really bad happens, I feel like, from reading this book, I'm better equipped to handle it." - PewDiePie

• Shane Parrish

  "As hard as you think your life is, it pales in comparison to Auschwitz." - Shane Parrish

• Phil Jackson

  "An important book for me." - Phil Jackson

• Tom Bilyeu

  Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

• Lex Fridman

  "I reread [this book] quite often." - Lex Fridman

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• Alastair Humphreys

  "Slim but packed with wisdom that I often come back to. I really recommend you read it." - Alastair Humphreys

• Steve Kerr

  "Incredibly inspiring." - Steve Kerr

• Robin Black

  "One of the great books ever written exists because of one of the worst times in human history. From suffering comes beauty." - Robin Black

• Jim Kwik

  "Illustrates that it’s not our circumstances but the decisions we make that diminish or develop us." - Jim Kwik

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Ashton Kutcher

  "The brainy book I seem to be sharing or talking about the most lately." - Ashton Kutcher

• Whitney Cummings

  "A great book about [how] we’ve evolved and why we have anxiety." - Whitney Cummings

• Richard Branson

  "I just love the style of his writing." - Richard Branson

• Ray Dalio

  Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Vinod Khosla

  "A previous favorite." - Vinod Khosla

• James Cameron

  "It explains human behavior and why we are the way we are in human civilization from soup to nuts. And I’ve read it now a couple of times. It’s a pretty astonishing book." - James Cameron

• Demis Hassabis

  "There's not many times where I read a book and come out with 20 new ideas I hadn't thought about before, and [this book] made me think like that." - Demis Hassabis

• Keith Rabois

  Keith Rabois recommended this book on a Medium blog post.

• Daniel Ek

  "Both sobering and conservatively optimistic in equal measure." - Daniel Ek

• Reid Hoffman

  "A grand theory of humanity." - Reid Hoffman

• Sam Kass

  Sam Kass recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.

• Sebastian Junger

  "I’m going to give [this book] over and over again to everyone I know." - Sebastian Junger

• Kishore Biyani

  "Fascinating because of its multi-disciplinary approach towards understanding human society, our behaviour and our future." - Kishore Biyani

• Ryan Shea

  One of Ryan Shea's 4 answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"

• Melinda Gates

  Melinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com.

• Bill Gurley

  "I really enjoyed [this book]." - Bill Gurley

• Karlie Kloss

  "An amazing book on the beginning of humanity." - Karlie Kloss

• Anthony Pompliano

  "[One of the] best books I read in 2017." - Anthony Pompliano

• Changpeng Zhao

  "Gives me a greater perspective about how humans emerged and why we behave the way we do." - Changpeng Zhao

• PewDiePie

  "Tells the major revolutions of human history." - PewDiePie

• Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  "Provides a concise history of humankind and outlines why we have the psychology we do today." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

• Chris Evans

  "Truly mind-blowing. It’s changed the way I look at almost everything. I can’t endorse it enough." - Chris Evans

• Simon Mayo

  "Love this book still." - Simon Mayo

• Penn Jillette

  Penn Jillette mentioned this book in a New York Times interview.

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear

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• David Heinemeier Hansson

  "My key takeaway from [this book] was the concept of lifestyle design." - DHH

• Marc Andreessen

  "[The author] basically takes all of the time management and personal productivity theories of the last 20 to 30 years and pushes them to 11, to paraphrase 'Spinal Tap.'" - Marc Andreessen

• Jason Silva

  "I was very affected by [this book]. I was like this guy has it figured out." - Jason Silva

• Mike Shinoda

  "I do talk about [this book] quite a bit." - Mike Shinoda

• Mark Bell

  "Taught me better ways to manage my time and the value of not making myself too busy." - Mark Bell

• Maurice Ashley

  "Made me ditch the average life in search of one with complete flexibility and freedom to live life on my terms." - Maurice Ashley

• Tim Draper

  "With this kind of time management and focus on the important things in life, people should be able to get 15 times as much done in a normal work week." - Tim Draper

• Derek Sivers

  "Brilliant reversal of all of the 'how to manage all your crap' books." - Derek Sivers

• Rolf Potts

  "Challenges the reader to seriously consider an essential–yet rarely asked–question: What do you really want from life?" - Rolf Potts

• A.J. Jacobs

  A.J. Jacobs mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Caterina Fake

  Caterina Fake mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Ev Williams

  On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

• Gary Keller

  "This is a significant book." - Gary Keller

• Laura R Walker

  "For those who struggle with productivity and taking control of their lives, [I give this book], of course!" - Laura R Walker

• Marc Goodman

  One of Marc Goodman's most-gifted or recommended books.

• Mike Maples, Jr.

  "If you want to live life on your own terms, this is your blueprint." - Mike Maples, Jr.

• Lewis Howes

  "I've only probably read 4 books cover to cover. [This is one of them.]" - Lewis Howes

• Jodie Cook

  "Life and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment." - Jodie Cook

• Brian Dean

  "This book created thousands of entrepreneurs over the last 15 years… including me." - Brian Dean

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

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• Dustin Moskovitz

  Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.

• Gary Vaynerchuk

  "The book's buzz and the reaction of the people has been overwhelming." - Gary Vaynerchuk

• Howard Marks

  "I think the guiding quote of the book is [one] from Mark Twain, 'History does not repeat, but it does rhyme.'" - Howard Marks

• Jack Dorsey

  "Helpful in showing people how to operate by clearly articulated and shared principles that lead to faster progress." - Jack Dorsey

• Kevin Systrom

  "I was blown away. It’s both a guide to life, a guide to business, and also I think an insight into [the author] and someone who’s built an amazing business." - Kevin Systrom

• Marc Benioff

  "A masterpiece - It's a must-read!" - Marc Benioff

• Mark Cuban

  "The book I wish I had as a young entrepreneur." - Mark Cuban

• Michael Bloomberg

  "Everyone with goals and dreams can learn from [the author]'s approach." - Michael Bloomberg

• Naval Ravikant

  "As with most non-fiction, the meat was in the beginning." - Naval Ravikant

• Reed Hastings

  "Had a profound positive impact on my leeadership style." - Reed Hastings

• Tim Ferriss

  "I highly, highly recommend this book. It has already changed how I think about making decisions in my life and in my business." - Tim Ferriss

• Tony Robbins

  "[Ray Dalio] tells you how he figured it all out – and about all the principles that guided him toward success in his life, business and finances." - Tony Robbins

• Austen Allred

  "So good." - Austen Allred

• Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  "Bridgewater’s infamous [book]." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

• Tom Bilyeu

  "The most powerful business book I've ever read." - Tom Bilyeu

• Lex Fridman

  "A book I highly recommend." - Lex Fridman

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 books with the most page-for-page wisdom." - James Clear

• Marty Cagan

  "In my view, the most important business book of 2017." - Marty Cagan

• Ben Greenfield

  Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.

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• Ev Williams

  On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

• Gabby Reece

  "[I read this book when] I was 15, and I gave [it] to a lot of people because it shifted how I looked at certain things." - Gabby Reece

• Travis Kalanick

  Travis Kalanick mentioned this book in a Washington Post interview.

• Brian Armstrong

  "Celebrate the creators in the world (even when they struggle). They may be more valuable than we think." - Brian Armstrong

• Amelia Boone

  "When I read [this book] in my teens, Dagny Taggart’s character spoke to me on a level I’d never experienced with any other novel." - Amelia Boone

• Bob Metcalfe

  "My favorite book." - Bob Metcalfe

• Blake Scholl

  "Far and away my favorite book." - Blake Scholl

• Fred Wilson

  Fred Wilson recommended this book on his blog.

• Phil Jackson

  "I consider it philosophical." - Phil Jackson

• John Carmack

  "If you can't see its archetypes in the world around you, you aren't paying attention." - John Carmack

• Mark Cuban

  "I'll read it again. So there goes another 3 weeks of me reading it for the tenth time." - Mark Cuban

• Ray Dalio

  "Regarding economics, if you haven’t read [this author] lately, I suggest that you do." - Ray Dalio

• Austen Allred

  "I really liked it." - Austen Allred

• Russell Brunson

  "It is so good!!!" - Russell Brunson

• Paul Krugman

  "About a fantasy world whose unrealism can seriously warp your personality and outlook." - Paul Krugman

• Rand Paul

  On Rand Paul's website's "reading suggestions for students" section.

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Andrew Ng

  "A bit dark but it does cover a lot of useful territory on what building an organization is like." - Andrew Ng

• Drew Houston

  "One of the great things that [the author] wrote in [this book] is the hardest part of being a CEO is managing your psychology." - Drew Houston

• Keith Rabois

  "Reflects 2000-2003." - Keith Rabois

• Dustin Moskovitz

  Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book during a Stanford lecture in 2014.

• Max Levchin

  One of Max Levchin's answers to "what's your favourite business book you'd advise to young entrepreneurs?"

• Luis von Ahn

  "I like this one, but it’s not for very new entrepreneurs." - Luis von Ahn

• Kathryn Minshew

  Most Recommended Books reached out to Kathryn Minshew directly.

• Andrew Wilkinson

  "One of the best business books I've picked up in years." - Andrew Wilkinson

• Tim Ferriss

  "A great book." - Tim Ferriss

• Blake Scholl

  "Good." - Blake Scholl

• Chris Dixon

  Chris Dixon recommended this book on Twitter.

• Fred Wilson

  "Chapter five in [this book] is possibly the best thing I've read about leading a tech company." - Fred Wilson

• Raoul Pal

  "By far, the best, most brutally honest and incredibly useful book about the realities of starting and running a company." - Raoul Pal

• Jodie Cook

  "Reframes your mind: hard doesn’t mean bad. Seeking the easy route is a trap." - Jodie Cook

• Michael Dell

  "Candidly talks about the very real thrills and perils of starting a business."- Michael Dell

• Marty Cagan

  "Trust me: if you're a leader in tech, the best thing you can do in 2014 for your company is to read [this book]." - Marty Cagan

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• Eric Weinstein

  "If you really understand something that the rest of the world is confused about, and it’s an important truth, [this book] says here are all the ways you might want to make that work." - Eric Weinstein

• Keith Rabois

  Keith Rabois recommended this book on a Medium blog post.

• Kishore Biyani

  "Captures some interesting perspectives and insights on the way the world and the business organisations are changing and challenging the status quo." - Kishore Biyani

• Lee Stranahan

  "A great business book." - Lee Stranahan

• Luis von Ahn

  "I love [this book]." - Luis von Ahn

• Marc Andreessen

  "The first book any working or aspiring entrepreneur must read—period." - Marc Andreessen

• Mark Zuckerberg

  "This book delivers completely new and refreshing ideas on how to create value in the world." - Mark Zuckerberg

• Matt Mullenweg

  "[This book] was excellent." - Matt Mullenweg

• Max Levchin

  One of Max Levchin's answers to "what's your favourite business book you'd advise to young entrepreneurs?"

• Nassim Taleb

  "When a risk taker writes a book, read it. In the case of [this author], read it twice. Or, to be safe, three times. This is a classic." - Nassim Taleb

• Sam Altman

  This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.

• Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  "An obvious suggestion, because [this book] is the talk of the town and sits at the top of bestseller lists everywhere." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

• Tom Bilyeu

  Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

• Ryan Petersen

  "[Part of] my biz book canon." - Ryan Petersen

• Brian Dean

  "Business classic that lives up to the hype. Completely reframes what a startup should do with their product and positioning." - Brian Dean

• Rupert Murdoch

  "Brilliant, often provocative." - Rupert Murdoch

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• A.J. Jacobs

  "One thing that really has stuck with me is that [this book] talks about that you should be grateful all the time." - A.J. Jacobs

• Hillary Clinton

  "Was and remains the biggest influence on my thinking." - Hillary Clinton

• Kevin Kelly

  "Probably the most amazing thing you haven’t read yet." - Kevin Kelly

• Caterina Fake

  Caterina Fake mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Ricardo Semler

  "A very interesting book to keep going back to to get a glimpse of humanity." - Ricardo Semler

• Ryan Flaherty

  "A big one." - Ryan Flaherty

• Tim Draper

  Most Recommended Books reached out to Tim Draper directly.

• Christopher Hitchens

  "[The best document] in human history that [is] the product of a committee." - Christopher Hitchens

• Cathie Wood

  "I go back to it all the time." - Cathie Wood

• Kanye West

  "Better than Pinterest." - Kanye West

• Maya Angelou

  "I was influenced forever by the New Testament. I love the Beatitudes, informing us that the meek shall inherit the earth." - Maya Angelou

• Russell Moore

  Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter.

• Winston Churchill

  One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.

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• Arianna Huffington

  "I find [this book] so inspirational and instructive, it lives on my nightstand." - Arianna Huffington

• Stewart Brand

  Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.

• Chip Conley

  "I have given [this book] away to a number of people." - Chip Conley

• Ryan Holiday

  "The private thoughts of the most powerful man in the world, admonishing himself on how to be better, more just, more immune to temptation, wiser." - Ryan Holiday

• Adam Robinson

  "Someone would get more benefit from reading ten books multiple times. Like [this book]." - Adam Robinson

• Austen Allred

  Austen Allred recommended this book on his website.

• Shane Parrish

  "Really helped foster my interest in philosophy." - Shane Parrish

• Joe Rogan

  "It's really wild when you think about how long that guy lived and how applicable some of his thoughts are today." - Joe Rogan

• Lex Fridman

  Lex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram.

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• Ankur Warikoo

  "Incredible book." - Ankur Warikoo

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Stewart Brand

  Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.

• Bryan Johnson

  "I started reading [this book] and I became increasingly convinced of my own fickleness and inability to actually act rationally in life." - Bryan Johnson

• Derek Sivers

  "If you liked 'Predictably Irrational' or 'Stumbling on Happiness' or any of those pop-psychology books, well, this is the Godfather of all of their work." - Derek Sivers

• Sam Altman

  One of Sam Altman's answers to "What are some of the best books you recommend for a young startup founder?"

• Ron Conway

  "Covers all three phases of [the author's] career: his early days working oncognitive bias, his work on prospect theory, and his later work on happiness." - Ron Conway

• Jason Fried

  "I enjoyed [this book]. Fascinating." - Jason Fried

• Nassim Taleb

  "A landmark book in social thought, in the same league as The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith and The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud." - Nassim Taleb

• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• Jay Shetty

  "[One] of my favourite books." - Jay Shetty

• Michiko Kakutani

  "Has become essential reading in many baseball front offices and among coaching staffs." - Michiko Kakutani

• Preston Pysh

  "An incredible book!" - Preston Pysh

• Ben Greenfield

  Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.

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• Ken Block

  "One of the first books that really helped me achieve my management style and what’s helped me really be successful." - Ken Block

• DJ Vlad

  Most Recommended Books reached out to DJ Vlad directly.

• Strauss Zelnick

  "Archaic references and overweening title to the side, it’s actually a great guide to leadership and salesmanship." - Strauss Zelnick

• Daymond John

  "I love all the Dale Carnegie books." - Daymond John

• Shay Carl

  "A staple that I have listened to three or four times." - Shay Carl

• Tim Draper

  "[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper

• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• Barbara Corcoran

  "A must read for anyone in business." - Barbara Corcoran

• Alex Hormozi

  Alex Hormozi recommended this book on Instagram.

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

• Ben Greenfield

  Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Alexis Ohanian

  "[Helps you] navigate the world with heightened awareness for how we're always being influenced/manipulated." - Alexis Ohanian

• Guy Kawasaki

  "The guiding light for how I conduct business—and in many ways how I live my life." - Guy Kawasaki

• Max Levchin

  One of Max Levchin's answers to "what's your favourite business book you'd advise to young entrepreneurs?"

• Noah Kagan

  "People can be influenced in their behaviors by many different tactics." - Noah Kagan

• Samy Kamkar

  "I love it because it was a very systematic and analytical approach to the most common ways that human being have been known to be influenced and persuaded to do something." - Samy Kamkar

• Andrew Wilkinson

  "[One of] my most recommended business books." - Andrew Wilkinson

• Neil Strauss

  "Understanding these [principles] make all the difference in making the leap from interest to attraction." - Neil Strauss

• Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommended this book on a blog post.

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• Alex Hormozi

  Alex Hormozi recommended this book on Instagram.

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

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• Lisa Ling

  "This simple little book contains hugely profound meaning." - Lisa Ling

• Daniel Ek

  "It was fascinating to talk to [the author] about how this book came to be such a hit—he never backed down, and he allowed people to read it for free in order to then boost sales." - Daniel Ek

• Eric Ripert

  "Speaks of everyone having an ultimate goal in life, but most of us are too afraid to pursue it. The encouragement to fulfill your dreams is very inspirational!" - Eric Ripert

• Gabby Reece

  "It’s that reminder that as you go out in the world and you’re looking for all these things, sometimes it is within us." - Gabby Reece

• Ryan Shea

  One of Ryan Shea's 4 answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"

• Garry Tan

  "A remarkable book and I heartily recommend it." - Garry Tan

• Lewis Howes

  "I've only probably read 4 books cover to cover. [This is one of them.]" - Lewis Howes

• Tony Robbins

  "Great book." - Tony Robbins

• Jodie Cook

  "The most important messages shared in the most beautiful story." - Jodie Cook

• Andy Frisella

  "A wonderful book." - Andy Frisella

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best fiction books." - James Clear

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Aaron Levie

  "[One of] four good books that I would highly recommend reading if you're gonna build a B2B software company." - Aaron Levie

• Ev Williams

  On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

• Max Levchin

  One of Max Levchin's answers to "what's your favourite business book you'd advise to young entrepreneurs?"

• Tim O’Reilly

  "[A] business classic." - Tim O’Reilly

• Caterina Fake

  "A must-read for entrepreneurs." - Caterina Fake

• Guy Kawasaki

  "Taught me why it’s so hard to come up with a second hit." - Guy Kawasaki

• Bill Gurley

  "All entrepreneurs should read." - Bill Gurley

• Blake Scholl

  "Everyone talks about it, I wonder how many people actually read it. You should actually read it." - Blake Scholl

• Chris Dixon

  Chris Dixon recommended this book on Twitter.

• Marc Andreessen

  "Really critical to understanding how this industry works." - Marc Andreessen

• Michael Bloomberg

  "An insightful analysis of changing technology and its importance to a company's future success." - Michael Bloomberg

• Steve Blank

  "The foundational read for managing disruptive innovation." - Steve Blank

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• Jason Calacanis

  "Great inspirational [book]." - Jason Calacanis

• Kathryn Minshew

  Most Recommended Books reached out to Kathryn Minshew directly.

• Tobi Lütke

  "An autobiographical account of one of the world’s most recognizable brands." - Tobi Lütke

• Vlad Tenev

  Vlad Tenev's response to Bloomberg's "The Best Books of 2017" survey.

• Warren Buffett

  "The best book I read [in 2015]." - Warren Buffett

• Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  "A perfect business book & memoir hybrid." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

• Tim Cook

  "Best business book of the century." - Tim Cook

• Ryan Shea

  Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.

• Trung Phan

  "About the Footwear industry." - Trung Phan

• Blake Randall

  "" - Blake Randall

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• Navdeep Chandel

  "It’s a nice book about a journey of an evolution of a young man into an adult." - Navdeep Chandel

• Tim Ferriss

  "Consider reading or rereading this short gem." - Tim Ferriss

• Fred Wilson

  "I loved [this book] when I read it in college. I think it really impacted me." - Fred Wilson

• Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  "An old classic." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

• Phil Jackson

  Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter.

• Lex Fridman

  Lex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram.

• Justin Kan

  "One of two books I’ve lived my life by since I read 20 years ago!" - Justin Kan

• Harry Styles

  "A friend gave me [this book] when we started travelling together. It makes a lot of sense to me. I think it’s a really important book." - Harry Styles

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best fiction books." - James Clear

• Jack Edwards

  "About a man who is searching for his faith but finds everything he needs within himself." - Jack Edwards

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• Marie Forleo

  "The essential no-bullshit guide for anyone who battles self-doubt or struggles to bring any important project to life." - Marie Forleo

• Daniel Pink

  "I have [a little sign] on my desk here that says, 'Beat the resistance.' So, I’ve given [this book] out a lot too." - Daniel Pink

• Derek Sivers

  "Are you a writer who doesn’t write, a painter who doesn’t paint, an entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what “Resistance” is. This book is about that. Read it." - Derek Sivers

• Soman Chainani

  "Half drill sergeant, half Zen voodoo master, [the author] shot me out of my stupor and taught me the meaning of creative discipline." - Soman Chainani

• Russell Moore

  "About showing up and not waiting for inspiration to hit." - Russell Moore

• Jen Sincero

  "Read this thing if you want to blast past your fears and insecurities and resistance to being your biggest, badassiest self." - Jen Sincero

• Jodie Cook

  "This book is a sharp reality check for every artist. It will help you become unblocked, right now and possibly forever." - Jodie Cook

• Danny Miranda

  "Odds of re-reading: close to 100%." - Danny Miranda

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

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• Adam Savage

  "It's a tough call because I prefer other books of [this author]. But [this book] is so important within the history of science fiction." - Adam Savage

• Brandon Stanton

  "I love [this book]." - Brandon Stanton

• Ryan Shea

  One of Ryan Shea's 4 answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"

• Nolan Bushnell

  "[One of my ten favorite books] I might think of if I were asked the question at an interview this minute." - Nolan Bushnell

• Austen Allred

  "One of my favorite books of all-time." - Austen Allred

• Cameron Winklevoss

  "Love [this book]! We stole from mrb." - Cameron Winklevoss

• Fred Wilson

  "A lot of what we [at USV] invest in and how we look at the future comes from [this book]." - Fred Wilson

• Mark Zuckerberg

  "Anyone interested in [virtual reality] would read [this book]." - Mark Zuckerberg

• Jensen Huang

  Jensen Huang credits [this book] for conjuring the metaverse.

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• Mark Cuban

  One of the 7 books Mark Cuban credits his success to.

• Mike Maples, Jr.

  "[I was] lucky enough to have a front-row seat at the birth of these ideas." - Mike Maples, Jr.

• Tim O’Reilly

  "[This book] isn't just about how to create a more successful entrepreneurial business, it's about what we can learn from those businesses to improve virtually everything we do." - Tim O’Reilly

• Chris Dixon

  Chris Dixon recommended this book on Twitter.

• Raoul Pal

  Raoul Pal recommended this book on Twitter.

• Sheryl Sandberg

  "Provides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses." - Sheryl Sandberg

• Steve Blank

  "A 'must have' for your shelf." - Steve Blank

• Marty Cagan

  "Buy it." - Marty Cagan

• Patrick Bet-David

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• Matt Mullenweg

  Matt Mullenweg mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Christopher Hitchens

  "We were all expected to read Animal Farm and [this book], which had been placed on the syllabus as part of the curriculum of the Cold War." - Christopher Hitchens

• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• Jenn Im

  "Highly recommend." - Jenn Im

• Winston Churchill

  One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.

• Diane Rehm

  "Examines the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and government repression." - Diane Rehm

• Anna Akana

  Anna Akana recommended this book on Twitter.

• Brad Delong

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• Chip Conley

  "This book holds the key to a more satisfied and productive workplace, better customer relationships, and higher profits." - Chip Conley

• Arianna Huffington

  "I love [this book], which shows that givers get ahead and nice guys don’t finish last." - Arianna Huffington

• Gretchen Rubin

  "Offers extraordinarily thought-provoking—and often surprising—conclusions about how our interactions with others drive our success and happiness." - Gretchen Rubin

• Tony Hsieh

  "Defines a road to success marked by new ways of relating to colleagues and customers as well as new ways of growing a business." - Tony Hsieh

• David Heinemeier Hansson

  "I almost gave up on the book immediately, but then I'd find a sentence that perked my interest, then read a little more." - DHH

• Michael Mauboussin

  "Terrific." - Michael Mauboussin

• Marcus Lemonis

  "My new favorite book. Please read it sooner than later." - Marcus Lemonis

• Changpeng Zhao

  "Good read. Givers, fake givers, matchers and takers. Why givers win." - Changpeng Zhao

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• Drew Houston

  "The best book on management ever written." - Drew Houston

• Brian Chesky

  "Chesky, CEO of AirBnB, treats 'High Output Management' as his primary reference book on management." - Business Insider

• Brian Armstrong

  "Surprisingly, I found I was already using many of the management ideas in this book (1:1, OKRs, etc) which is a testament to just how influential this book is." - Brian Armstrong

• Ron Conway

  "User-friendly guide to the art and science of management." - Ron Conway

• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• Balaji Srinivasan

  Balaji Srinivasan recommended this book in "The Almanack of Balaji Srinivasan."

• Justin Kan

  Justin Kan recommended this book on Twitter.

• John Doerr

  John Doerr recommended this book at the end of "Measure What Matters."

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• Marc Andreessen

  "An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company." - Marc Andreessen

• Marc Benioff

  "Shares his incredible journey as founder and CEO of one of the most iconic and admired tech companies." - Marc Benioff

• Matthew McConaughey

  "An autobiographical thriller, and Michael Dell is the gangster protagonist." - Matthew McConaughey

• Ray Dalio

  "Takes you into the real world of building and transforming an empire." - Ray Dalio

• Richard Branson

  "Takes us on a riveting journey from the dorm room at the University of Texas to the boardroom of one of the world’s largest tech companies." - Richard Branson

• Satya Nadella

  "Tells his story, that of his iconic company and the grit required to compete in the ever-growing technology industry." - Satya Nadella

• Sheryl Sandberg

  "As much a story about resilience as it is about business." - Sheryl Sandberg

• Walter Isaacson

  "A fast-paced tale of launching a public company, taking it private, and then taking it public again." - Walter Isaacson

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• Drew Houston

  "A great book." - Drew Houston

• Ramit Sethi

  "An amazing book on mental models." - Ramit Sethi

• Daniel Ek

  "I’ve been enjoying Charlie Munger’s speeches online for years; this is the ultimate collection of the best of them." - Daniel Ek

• Shane Parrish

  "If it’s knowledge and not credentials you’re after, [read this book]." - Shane Parrish

• Tai Lopez

  "The one best book I've ever read." - Tai Lopez

• Courtland Allen

  "Nobody asked me, but if you only read one book as a founder read [this book]." - Courtland Allen

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

• John Collison

  "Get your copy of [this book], just in time for his centenary!" - John Collison

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• Vince Vaughn

  "Defiant in its pursuit of one’s artistic goals, meaning you don’t compromise; you stay truthful to what you’re exploring." - Vince Vaughn

• Ev Williams

  On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

• Jesse Williams

  "The protagonist’s audacious self-confidence and refusal to compromise his artistic vision—which was to say, himself—was a fascinating thing to survey." - Jesse Williams

• Noah Kagan

  "Healthy selfishness is a great thing." - Noah Kagan

• Fred Wilson

  "I do love [this book]." - Fred Wilson

• Jim Carrey

  "I would be Howard Roark and not Peter Keating in [this book]." - Jim Carrey

• Ray Dalio

  "Regarding economics, if you haven’t read [this author] lately, I suggest that you do." - Ray Dalio

• Shah Rukh Khan

  "[This book] is good a difficult long read though..." - Shah Rukh Khan

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• A.J. Jacobs

  "Traces the history of violence and how we are in the safest time ever." - A.J. Jacobs

• Ben Silbermann

  "Takes a long view and shows the long-term decline in violence that has occurred." - Ben Silbermann

• Chris Anderson

  "[I recommend] anything [by this author]. He’s one of the clearest thinkers and communicators of our time." - Chris Anderson

• John Arnold

  One of John Arnold's answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"

• Anthony Pompliano

  "So good. I've found it to really rock people's preconceived notions on a number of topics." - Anthony Pompliano

• Penn Jillette

  "Blew my mind." - Penn Jillette

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

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• Stewart Brand

  "The main [book by this author]." - Stewart Brand

• Patrick Arnold

  "Gave a big eye opening on why certain people of the world are more advanced than others and behave a certain way, as opposed to just genetics and this person is smarter because of this or that." - Patrick Arnold

• Jamie Dimon

  On Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books.

• Margaret Atwood

  "Also does pandemics." - Margaret Atwood

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear

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• Peter Attia

  "Excellent." - Peter Attia

• Stewart Butterfield

  "A great overview of research into the therapeutic uses of psychedelics." - Stewart Butterfield

• Tim Ferriss

  "One of my favorite books of the last five years." - Tim Ferriss

• Vinod Khosla

  "A fun exploration of psychedelic drugs, especially for someone who has never tried them." - Vinod Khosla

• Yuval Noah Harari

  "Changed my mind, or at least some of the ideas held in my mind." - Yuval Noah Harari

• Kara Swisher

  "Wonderful." - Kara Swisher

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• Tony Hsieh

  One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com

• Whitney Wolfe Herd

  Whitney Wolfe Herd mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Anthony Pompliano

  "[One of the] best books I read in 2017." - Anthony Pompliano

• Kat Cole

  "[One of] my two favorite books." - Kat Cole

• Sheryl Sandberg

  "One of the most important and captivating books I have ever read." - Sheryl Sandberg

• Jodie Cook

  "Gives you permission to be different." - Jodie Cook

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• Michael McCullough

  "Helps you decide which action to actually take." - Michael McCullough

• Shay Carl

  Shay Carl referenced this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Jenn Im

  "Has changed my life in such a positive way." - Jenn Im

• Jim Kwik

  "This personal development classic is a classic for a reason." - Jim Kwik

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

• Ben Greenfield

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• Travis Kalanick

  "It became [Travis Kalanick's bible]." - Mike Isaac

• Vlad Tenev

  "I like the classics such as The Republic by Plato and The Art of War by Sun Tzu." - Vlad Tenev

• Fred Wilson

  "Has to get onto my list." - Fred Wilson

• Lex Fridman

  Lex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram.

• Elon Musk

  "I've read [this book] many times." - Elon Musk

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Karlie Kloss

  "I just think it’s got a lot of great principles and ideas." - Karlie Kloss

• Big Sean

  "Another one of my favorites." - Big Sean

• Jen Sincero

  "Lays out some very simple and profound truths that will absolutely change your life for the better if you live by them." - Jen Sincero

• Danny Miranda

  "A great book for anyone seeking knowledge on how to live a better life." - Danny Miranda

• Robin Black

  "Great book." - Robin Black

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Mr. Money Mustache

  "An explanation of evolution since the beginning of life that explains things from the perspective of individual genes." - MMM

• Bob Metcalfe

  "It just seemed to explain everything." - Bob Metcalfe

• David Deutsch

  "Influenced my books." - David Deutsch

• Tai Lopez

  "Mind blowing book. [...] But warning you, it’s too true for most people to handle..." - Tai Lopez

• Elon Musk

  "Most people don't realize that the origin of the word 'meme' is [this book]." - Elon Musk

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

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• Sergey Brin

  "I remember really enjoying [this author]'s books." - Sergey Brin

• Brian Armstrong

  "A way to have a happy life. Remain curious and enjoy the journey." - Brian Armstrong

• Noah Kagan

  Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.

• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• James Clear

  "[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear

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• Austen Allred

  Austen Allred recommended this book on Twitter.

• Jen Wilkin

  "Such good writing, so many pages." - Jen Wilkin

• Ernest Hemingway

  Ernest Hemingway recommended this book in the "Ernest Hemingway on Writing" book.

• Bret Easton Ellis

  "If you've never read a novel pick up [this book] and you will have the most intensely jolting and cinematic experience ever." - Bret Easton Ellis

• Peter Thiel

  "All happy families are alike, and all unhappy families are unhappy in their own special way." - Peter Thiel

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• Frank Blake

  "As a business person, I love [this book]." - Frank Blake

• Tracy DiNunzio

  "It’s too good. [...] Definitely a must read." - Tracy DiNunzio

• Daniel Ek

  "A really interesting book." - Daniel Ek

• John Doerr

  John Doerr recommended this book at the end of "Measure What Matters."

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

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• Shaun White

  "I started applying [a lesson from this book] to my own life." - Shaun White

• Will Smith

  "Talks about the concept of 10,000 hours." - Will Smith

• Jay-Z

  "About the principles of timing and repetition—about preparing yourself for luck, really." - Jay-Z

• Carlos Slim

  "Must [read]." - Carlos Slim

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Mr. Money Mustache

  "It argues compellingly that everything is not only going to be OK in the future, it is surely going to be Fucking Great. That much, I agree with." - MMM

• John Arnold

  One of John Arnold's answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"

• Bill Gurley

  "[The author] has the ability to combine thinking from many fields - most notably science, technology, psychology, & a heavy dose of microeconomics." - Bill Gurley

• Anthony Pompliano

  "[One of the] best books I read in 2017." - Anthony Pompliano

• Rupert Murdoch

  "Re-read [this great book] after 5 years. As stimulating as ever." - Rupert Murdoch

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• Jay-Z

  "America. Please. read." - Jay-Z

• Mark Manson

  "A love letter, not just to [the author's] son, but to black people and even the United States, in the truest sense of the genre." - Mark Manson

• DeRay Mckesson

  "A must-read." - DeRay Mckesson

• Linda Sarsour

  "A MUST READ." - Linda Sarsour

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• Brian Koppelman

  "Great." - Brian Koppelman

• Mark Bittman

  "A really great writing book and it’s a good read." - Mark Bittman

• Mike Birbiglia

  "I really like [this book]." - Mike Birbiglia

• Matt Haig

  "My go-to gift or recommendation for anyone interested in writing, though it is as much a treatise on life as it is a creative-writing primer." - Matt Haig

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• Christopher Hitchens

  "In [this book], one can often detect strong hints of a vicarious approval of what is ostensibly being satirized." - Christopher Hitchens

• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• Winston Churchill

  One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.

• PewDiePie

  "I love this book. I think it's a masterpiece." - PewDiePie

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• Ernest Hemingway

  Ernest Hemingway recommended this book in the "Ernest Hemingway on Writing" book.

• Jim Carrey

  Jim Carrey mentioned this book in an Amazon Book Review interview.

• Brian Dean

  "Classic for a reason: great story, great characters, great writing." - Brian Dean

• Jack Edwards

  "Great." - Jack Edwards

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• Guy Kawasaki

  "Entrepreneurs should read this book when they are cranking out their 'conservative' sales projections." - Guy Kawasaki

• Bill Gurley

  "All entrepreneurs should read." - Bill Gurley

• Changpeng Zhao

  "Has helped me hone my message with regard to talking about Binance to the world." - Changpeng Zhao

• Chris Dixon

  Chris Dixon recommended this book on Twitter.

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• Fred Wilson

  "An insipring story!" - Fred Wilson

• Jason Fried

  "Amazing story of perseverance and leadership against all odds. Riveting book." - Jason Fried

• Dominic D'Agostino

  "Great book!" - Dominic D'Agostino

• Jordan Peterson

  "Read [this] book." - Jordan Peterson

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• Tobi Lütke

  "It came up in twice today in different meetings." - Tobi Lütke

• Daniel Gross

  "Gets you in the mode of thinking long term. And it provides a powerful shared language with those who read it." - Daniel Gross

• Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  "I absolutely loved it." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

• Ryan Shea

  Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.

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• Dustin Moskovitz

  Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.

• Kathryn Minshew

  "Read this book & love the idea!" - Kathryn Minshew

• Tom Bilyeu

  Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

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• Jason Nemer

  "Oftentimes before meditation, I’ll just open [this book] randomly to a page and read about something and then just have that be what I steep in as I sit." - Jason Nemer

• Soman Chainani

  "I remember reading it and being like okay, this makes no sense. But you just keep reading it again and again and slowly, I started to get the point of it." - Soman Chainani

• Jack Dorsey

  One of Jack Dorsey's answers to "what are the books that had a major influence on you?"

• Jack Ma

  Jack Ma always carries a copy of this book.

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• Evan Goldberg

  Evan Goldberg mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• Jack Edwards

  "A bit silly but also good fun to read." - Jack Edwards

• Zack D'Aleo

  "SciFi umoristico. Inchini ad Adams il sommo re del no sense." - Zac D'Aleo

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• Casey Neistat

  "Incredible book." - Casey Neistat

• Tom Bilyeu

  Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

• Chris Do

  "Philosophical." - Chris Do

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Kevin Rose

  "[The author] has distilled down all the invaluable life lessons from his podcast and presents them in a choose your own adventure format. I think it’s one of his best books." - Kevin Rose

• Mr. Money Mustache

  "I’ve actually got a huge, huge list of documentaries that I’ve been meaning to watch, many of them collected from the guests in [this book]." - MMM

• Jodie Cook

  "Read it with a huge notebook in front of you for all the ideas and actions it will spark!" - Jodie Cook

• Ben Greenfield

  Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.

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• Phil Libin

  "A very interesting read." - Phil Libin

• Austen Allred

  Austen Allred recommended this book on his website.

• Jodie Cook

  "[Focuses] on continually improving every aspect of your life and work." - Jodie Cook

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• Tim O’Reilly

  "If you care about the future being brought to us by AI, this is the one indispensable book of 2018." - Tim O’Reilly

• Balaji Srinivasan

  "A history of the Chinese tech ecosystem." - Balaji Srinivasan

• Ryan Shea

  Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.

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• Shane Parrish

  "Changed how I see the world." - Shane Parrish

• Tom Bilyeu

  Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

• Vinod Khosla

  "I recommend everybody read [this book] if they're setting off on a career as a personal philosophy." - Vinod Khosla

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• Michael Mauboussin

  "[One of the] books that helped me think better in 2018." - Michael Mauboussin

• Richard Dawkins

  "A truly brilliant book, elegantly written, sparkling with wit, driving nails hard home on every page." - Richard Dawkins

• David Friedberg

  "A great book." - David Friedberg

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• Sophia Amoruso

  "An unapologetic guide to solving your biggest problems and accomplishing your wildest dreams." - Sophia Amoruso

• Steven Pressfield

  "A dazzling manifesto on self-belief and self-empowerment." - Steven Pressfield

• Tony Robbins

  "Turns you into the powerhouse you were born to be." - Tony Robbins

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• Ryan Petersen

  "Excited to get our growth rate back to the 16x days of yore." - Ryan Petersen

• Alexis Ohanian

  "Required reading." - Alexis Ohanian

• Chris Dixon

  "Everyone interested in the growth stage of startups should read it." - Chris Dixon

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• Fred Wilson

  "Another amazing book that made me see things differently." - Fred Wilson

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

  "I think it’s glorious." - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Shashi Tharoor

  "Extraordinary, magical reinvention of the Latin-American experience." - Shashi Tharoor

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• George R. R. Martin

  "A tremendous amount of fun." - George R. R. Martin

• Mark Zuckerberg

  "Anyone interested in [virtual reality] would read [this book]." - Mark Zuckerberg

• Barry Ritholtz

  "So great!" - Barry Ritholtz

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• Jim Kwik

  "Explains how great leaders and organizations use this superpower of motivation to achieve success." - Jim Kwik

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Chris Fussell

  "Really did a good job of capturing the way that an innovation leader’s mind works." - Chris Fussell

• Scott Belsky

  Scott Belsky mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Ed Zschau

  Ed Zschau mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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• Ev Williams

  On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

• Ryan Shea

  Ryan Shea recommended this book on Twitter.

• Pavel Durov

  "I would recommend reading [this book]." - Pavel Durov

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• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• Brian Armstrong

  "A really well researched book." - Brian Armstrong

• Balaji Srinivasan

  "How today’s America resembles the Dutch and British empires of the past in terms of its monetary overextension." - Balaji Srinivasan

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• Ramit Sethi

  "A great book." - Ramit Sethi

• Michael McCullough

  "A really good book. [Shows] a checklist is profoundly helpful." - Michael McCullough

• Vinod Khosla

  "Very good; definitely worth reading." - Vinod Khosla

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• Christopher Hitchens

  "[The author] found he'd taken on all the great American themes, from the original 'dream' itself to the corresponding loss of innocence." - Christopher Hitchens

• Jim Carrey

  "I've already lived out [this book] and still I beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." - Jim Carrey

• Ryan Holiday

  "I’ve read and re-read many times." - Ryan Holiday

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• Jim Kwik

  "You will learn how changing the way you think can become a blueprint for great success." - Jim Kwik

• Michael Hyatt

  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Max Levchin

  "Compiles a bunch of great academic neuroscience and applied psychology research on habit formation." - Max Levchin

• Danny Miranda

  "Great writing, interesting stories, and incredible insights on how to control your habits." - Danny Miranda

• Patrick Bet-David

  Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.

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• Michael Bloomberg

  "A testament to the idea that in America, if you work hard and pursue a dream, you really can achieve it." - Michael Bloomberg

• Bill Gates

  "A short, readable book with smart insights, and along the way he crosses paths with some colorful characters." - Bill Gates

• Saagar Enjeti

  "[Details] the evolution of the modern-American media conglomerate." - Saagar Enjeti

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• Jason Fried

  Jason Fried mentioned this book on Twitter.

• Mark Manson

  Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

• Danny Miranda

  "[The author]'s academic plus poker background make this at a fascinating perspective." - Danny Miranda

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• Austen Allred

  "Didn’t get it first time." - Austen Allred

• Fred Wilson

  "A great one." - Fred Wilson

• Phil Jackson

  Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter.

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• Sahil Lavingia

  Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

• Lex Fridman

  Lex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram.

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• Ali Abdaal

  "Helped me understand how habits are formed and what we can do." - Ali Abdaal

• Ben Greenfield

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• Phil Jackson

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• Virat Kohli

  "I love this book. A must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged." - Virat Kohli

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• Ed Catmull

  "After working with Steve for over 25 years, I feel this book captures with great insight the growth and complexity of a truly extraordinary person." - Ed Catmull

• Jim Collins

  "[Gives a] fresh perspective on Steve Jobs’ journey from inspiring but immature entrepreneur into an inspired and mature company-builder." - Jim Collins

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• Ed Zschau

  Ed Zschau mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

• Charlie Munger

  "It’s hard to write a bad book on such an interesting subject." - Charlie Munger