Books Recommended by Jason Fried
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Seeking Wisdom
From Darwin to Munger
Peter Bevelin
Source: "I think any book that reviews Charlie Munger’s ideas is worth reading, and this one in particular weaves in wisdom from some of history’s greatest minds." - Jason Fried
Maverick
The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace
Ricardo Semler
Source: "It was [this book] that really gave me the extra boost to courage to run 37signals/Basecamp our way." - Jason Fried
Endurance
Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Alfred Lansing
Source: "Amazing story of perseverance and leadership against all odds. Riveting book." - Jason Fried
Ask Your Developer
How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century
Jeff Lawson
Source: "[The author]'s a really smart guy, and I’ve always enjoyed our chats." - Jason Fried
3 recommenders
Turn the Ship Around!
A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
L. David Marquet
Source: "Had a profound effect on me." - Jason Fried
The Talent Code
Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.
Daniel Coyle
Source: "Wonderful book w/ great insights." - Jason Fried
Where the Suckers Moon
The Life and Death of an Advertising Campaign
Randall Rothenberg
Source: "About the early days of Nike." - Jason Fried
1 recommender
1 recommender
Quiet
The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain
Source: "A good book I'd recommend." - Jason Fried
Thinking in Bets
Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
Annie Duke
Source: Jason Fried mentioned this book on Twitter.
Lifespan
Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
David Sinclair
Source: "Highly recommend [this book]." - Jason Fried
Why We Sleep
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Matthew Walker
Source: "Highly recommended." - Jason Fried
The Minimalist Entrepreneur
How Great Founders Do More with Less
Sahil Lavingia
Source: "Pay attention." - Jason Fried
1 recommender
A Guide to the Good Life
The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
William B. Irvine
Source: "I love [this book]." - Jason Fried
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