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Michael Bloomberg Recommended Books
Michael Bloomberg has recommended 22 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Michael Bloomberg is an American politician, businessman, philanthropist, and author.
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Thirst
A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World
by Scott Harrison
"If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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4 people
Seth Godin recommended this bookSeth Godin
"The autobiography of charity: water." - Seth Godin
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Adam Grant recommended this bookAdam Grant
"Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat." - Adam Grant
Adam Grant's recommendation of this book 
Arianna Huffington recommended this bookArianna Huffington
"A hope-filled book about finding your purpose in life and pursuing it against all odds." - Arianna Huffington
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Brené Brown recommended this bookBrené Brown
"About what matters most. Love." - Brené Brown
Brené Brown's recommendation of this book
Principles
Life and Work
by Ray Dalio
"Everyone with goals and dreams can learn from [the author]'s approach." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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24 people- Arianna Huffington recommended this book
Arianna Huffington
"Beautifully written and filled with such wisdom." - Arianna Huffington
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles." - Bill Gates
Bill Gates's recommendation of this book 
Bryan Johnson recommended this bookBryan Johnson
"[The author] open sourced Bridgewater’s methods in [this book] and the results were good evidence that collectives can operate at higher levels when they are open and honest about and can see past their cognitive flaws." - Bryan Johnson
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Diddy recommended this bookDiddy
"[Ray Dalio]'s a great guy and has a great book out you all need to get called Principles. It’s a major key!!" - Diddy
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Doug McMillon recommended this bookDoug McMillon
"Greg Penner, our chairman, asked me to read it." - Doug McMillon
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Drew Houston recommended this bookDrew Houston
"Sketched really concise and good thoughts for [how to approach life]." - Drew Houston
Drew Houston's recommendation of this book +18
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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
- 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
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- Dustin Moskovitz
Brotopia
Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley
by Emily Chang
"Important new book about gender equality in Silicon Valley." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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5 people- Arianna Huffington recommended this book
Arianna Huffington
"A must must must read!!" - Arianna Huffington
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Tom Peters recommended this bookTom Peters
"A stomach turner." - Tom Peters
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Aaron Levie recommended this bookAaron Levie
Aaron Levie mentioned this book on Twitter.
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Bill Gurley recommended this bookBill Gurley
"Historically important book that will hopefully stand as a critical catalyst to change in our industry." - Bill Gurley
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Melinda Gates recommended this bookMelinda Gates
"For decades, powerful men have responded to sexism in tech by saying, 'It’s always been this way.'" - Melinda Gates
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The Ride of a Lifetime
Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
by Robert Iger
"A testament to the idea that in America, if you work hard and pursue a dream, you really can achieve it." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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8 people
Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"The negotiation stories with Steve Jobs alone make this book worth the read." - Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss's recommendation of this book - Brené Brown recommended this book
Brené Brown
"Leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons." - Brené Brown
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Brian Chesky recommended this bookBrian Chesky
"Bob's book is great and he's an excellent CEO." - Brian Chesky
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Jason Calacanis recommended this bookJason Calacanis
"We recently read [this book] in the 'This Week in Startups' book club." - Jason Calacanis
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Karlie Kloss recommended this bookKarlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss said this book really inspired her to become a better boss.
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Alexis Ohanian recommended this bookAlexis Ohanian
"One of the best leadership books I've read." - Alexis Ohanian
Alexis Ohanian's recommendation of this book +2
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- 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
- Bill Gates
Keeping At It
The Quest for Sound Money and Good Government
by Paul A. Volcker
"Highlights [the author's] extraordinary career and personal integrity." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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3 people
Ray Dalio recommended this bookRay Dalio
"[The author] is an American hero who has seen more and done more to shape the world economy than anyone else over the last 50 years. [This book] is a must read." - Ray Dalio
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Warren Buffett recommended this bookWarren Buffett
"I think you’ll enjoy reading [this book]." - Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett's recommendation of this book - Jason Calacanis recommended this book
Jason Calacanis
"Pretty great." - Jason Calacanis
Jason Calacanis's recommendation of this book
Mastering the Market Cycle
Getting the Odds on Your Side
by Howard Marks
"Glad to hear his insights and celebrate [this] new book." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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1 person- Bill Gurley recommended this book
Bill Gurley
Bill Gurley recommended this book on Quora.
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Frenemies
The Epic Disruption of the Ad Business (and Everything Else)
by Ken Auletta
"A provocative look at the ongoing shift in global advertising and what it means for the future of media." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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1 person- Alexis Ohanian recommended this book
Alexis Ohanian
"Kept getting recommended to me by people I respected and it didn't disappoint." - Alexis Ohanian
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The Start-up of You
Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career
by Reid Hoffman
"A must-read for anyone looking to carve out their career path." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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1 person
Michael McCullough recommended this bookMichael McCullough
"Has a lot of principles in it for young people right out of college, or kind of in the middle of their twenties and such, to think about how to pursue their careers." - Michael McCullough
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Lighter Than Air
by George Mahlberg
"A wonderful addition to my library." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
Johnny Tremain
A Story of Boston in Revolt
by Esther Hoskins Forbes
"My favorite book growing up." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
It's How We Play the Game
Build a Business. Take a Stand. Make a Difference.
by Ed Stack
"Shows that you can build a great business and stand up for what you believe in." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
Civic Pioneers
Local Stories from a Changing America, 1895-1915
by Gretchen Dykstra
"A smart new look at America's history of local innovation--by someone who has helped lead it." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
Gratitude in Low Voices
A Memoir
by Dawit Gebremichael Habte
"A candid, inspiring memoir of cultural and historical importance." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
The Innovator's Dilemma
When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
by Clayton M. Christensen
"An insightful analysis of changing technology and its importance to a company's future success." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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17 people
Jeff Bezos recommended this bookJeff Bezos
Part of "Jeff's Reading List."
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Steve Jobs recommended this bookSteve Jobs
Walter Isaacson said Steve Jobs was deeply influenced by this book.
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Mark Cuban recommended this bookMark Cuban
Mark Cuban's answer to "what's a book you always recommend?"
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Marc Benioff recommended this bookMarc Benioff
"We often referenced [this book. A] thought-provoking [book] that validated our crusade." - Marc Benioff
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Ben Horowitz recommended this bookBen Horowitz
"A great book on strategy." - Ben Horowitz
Ben Horowitz's recommendation of this book - Drew Houston recommended this book
Drew Houston
"About how businesses get disrupted, and a lot of those themes are why startups can succeed and thrive even when there are big competitors who you would think would just wipe ’em out." - Drew Houston
Drew Houston's recommendation of this book +11
More recommendations
- 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
- Steve Blank
"The foundational read for managing disruptive innovation." - Steve Blank
- Aaron Levie
The Resilience Dividend
Being Strong in a World Where Things Go Wrong
by Judith Rodin
"Lays out a powerful case for why governments and companies should prepare for-and not just react to–disruptions to business as usual." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
If Mayors Ruled the World
by Benjamin R. Barber
"A provocative look at how cities can and do lead from the front in addressing the most pressing issues of our time." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
Exploring Historic Dutch New York
New York City * Hudson Valley * New Jersey * Delaware
by Gajus Scheltema
"The Dutch spirit of diversity, tolerance, and entrepreneurship still echoes across our city streets today." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
Brain Gain
Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy
by Darrell M. West
"Everyone knows our immigration system is broken, but [this author] provides the kind of facts and analysis we need to move the issue forward in Washington." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
Urban Green
Innovative Parks for Resurgent Cities
by Peter Harnik
"Reveals how the push to preserve and promote our nation's urban parks is one of the most exciting frontiers in urban planning." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
Legacy of Honor
The Values and Influence of America's Eagle Scouts
by Alvin Townley
"Does justice to the proud history and bright future of the Eagle Scouts." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
The Savage Truth on Money
by Terry Savage
"Should be required reading for anyone who wants sound advice to plan for the future." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
The Cost of Winning
Global Development Policies and Broken Social Contracts
by Michael Cosgrove
"A shrewd, persuasive account that American society is in for some troubling times." - Michael Bloomberg (Source)
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