Books Recommended by Marc Andreessen
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
Source: "[The author] has created a science where previously there was only art. A must read for every serious entrepreneur—and every manager interested in innovation." - Marc Andreessen
The Strange Death of Europe
Douglas Murray
Source: "One perspective on the politics of immgiration in Europe, playing out in real time, e.g. Merkel almost getting deposed days ago. Confusing on multiple levels from US perspective." - Marc Andreessen
The Rational Optimist
Matt Ridley
Source: "Sparkling explanation of how the economy evolves, producing the glorious cornucopia of goods and services available all around us. How to feel good about the future even in dark times." - Marc Andreessen
Extreme Ownership
Jocko Willink
Source: "I hand out more copies of this book than any other. How to take responsibility for yourself and for those around you. Modern Stoicism, as applied in the military, business, and life." - Marc Andreessen
The Rise of Superman
Steven Kotler
Source: "Startling walk through a series of domains where peak human performance is rising at remarkable rates due to "flow state". Thought provoking and then some." - Marc Andreessen
The 4-Hour Workweek
Tim Ferriss
Source: "[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
A.J. JacobsBlake MycoskieCaterina FakeCharles PoliquinDaniel PinkDavid Heinemeier HanssonDerek SiversEric WeinsteinEv WilliamsGary KellerJason SilvaLaura R WalkerMarc AndreessenMarc GoodmanMark BellMaurice AshleyMike Maples, Jr.Mike ShinodaRolf PottsTim DraperTristan HarrisWalter IsaacsonLewis HowesShattered
Jonathan Allen
Source: "Best (?) book so far on the Democratic side of the 2016 race, most provocatively on the impact of the press coverage of the email hacks on the last stages of the race." - Marc Andreessen
Chasing Hillary
Amy Chozick
Source: "On the bus/in the plane with the Hillary campaign. Revealing in many dimensions at once, and highly entertaining. Best book on the 2016 campaign so far?" - Marc Andreessen
But What If We're Wrong?
Chuck Klosterman
Source: "Wide-ranging meditation on how to think about the reality that we're probably wrong about most things we believe. Hard to read and not emerge humbled." - Marc Andreessen
A Higher Loyalty
James Comey
Source: "Certainly the story is well known, but given author's propensity to post photos of himself wearing running shoes in Iowa, potentially relevant again starting next year?" - Marc Andreessen
Devil's Bargain
Joshua Green
Source: "Best (?) book so far on the Republican side of the 2016 race, and a deep dive into the intellectual origins of Bannonism and to some extent Trumpism." - Marc Andreessen
The Spider Network
David Enrich
Source: "'Billions'-esque saga of global financial market manipulation, at mind-boggling scale and hiding in plain sight, by a small cabal of bankers in London." - Marc Andreessen
When the Wolves Bite
Scott Wapner
Source: "'Wall Street'-esque battle between Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over unlikely target Herbalife. Sip a delicious Herbal Aloe Shake while reading." - Marc Andreessen
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Source: "Captivating dive into human decision making, marred by inclusion of several/many? psychology studies that fail to replicate. Will stand as a cautionary tale?" - Marc Andreessen
Living with a SEAL
Jesse Itzler
Source: "What's it like to train with a Navy SEAL in winter in New York for a whole month? Featuring the truly remarkable American hero David Goggins." - Marc Andreessen
The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi
Source: "Smash hit in Japan, and easy to see why. Adlerian psychology meets Stoic philosophy in Socratic dialogue. Compelling from front to back. Highly recommend." - Marc Andreessen
Conspiracy
Ryan Holiday
Source: "Startlingly deep cultural history of conspiracies, examined through the lens of the brutally effective Gawker takedown, with full access to the main players." - Marc Andreessen
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
Source: "Anytime anybody feels mopey about what's happening in their startup or in their life, this is the book to read to reset all the expectations." - Marc Andreessen
Schulz and Peanuts
David Michaelis
Source: "Amazing. And, basically, the biographer makes the case that Peanuts was the longest, continuous work of American art ever made." - Marc Andreessen
Civilian Warriors
Erik Prince
Source: "The founding and growth of military contractor Blackwater as told by its founder and CEO; newly relevant due to the Mueller investigation." - Marc Andreessen
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