Books Recommended by Noah Kagan
Everybody, Always
Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People
Bob Goff
Source: "This guy is LEGIT. I really enjoyed his books, and he even puts his phone number in there to call him! I called him and talked to him about some business struggles I’m having. He was very helpful." - Noah Kagan
Love Does
Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World
Bob Goff
Source: "This guy is LEGIT. I really enjoyed his books, and he even puts his phone number in there to call him! I called him and talked to him about some business struggles I’m having. He was very helpful." - Noah Kagan
Coach Wooden and Me
Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Source: "I’ve been reading a lot of coaching books lately, and this is one of my favorites. Good tips on how to be an effective leader." - Noah Kagan
Losing the Signal
The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry
Jacquie McNish
Source: "The untold story behind Blackberry. I didn’t expect much from this book, but WAY more impressive and interesting than I thought it’d be." - Noah Kagan
Permission Marketing
Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers
Seth Godin
Source: "No one wants your annoying ass marketing. Get their permission and deliver more than what they expect." - Noah Kagan
Endure
Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Alex Hutchinson
Source: "He breaks down the myths and facts of endurance athletes. Focuses on the science and lesser-known facts." - Noah Kagan
Tiger Woods
Jeff Benedict
Source: "Even if you think you know Tiger Woods, there’s so much you don’t know. This is a SUPER interesting book. Tiger’s life was crazy." - Noah Kagan
Rocket Men
The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon
Robert Kurson
Source: "The story of Apollo 8 space launch. [The author] is a phenomenal writer, and I recommend all his books." - Noah Kagan
On Killing
The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Dave Grossman
Source: "I really enjoy military books. This is a fascinating book about if military people kill as much as you think." - Noah Kagan
Sex at Dawn
How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships
Christopher Ryan
Source: "Jealousy is a societal creation and great ways to be aware of why it happens." - Noah Kagan
The Score Takes Care of Itself
My Philosophy of Leadership
Bill Walsh
Source: "Keep your lockers / desks clean and it'll reflect in other parts of your life." - Noah Kagan
Mindless Eating
Why We Eat More Than We Think
Brian Wansink Ph.d.
Source: "Great hacks on ways to reduce calories instead of just trying new diet fads." - Noah Kagan
The Legend Trilogy
Marie Lu
Source: "If you like Hunger Games, you’ll like this. It’s a really fun three-book series." - Noah Kagan
Influence
The Psychology of Persuasion
Robert Cialdini
Source: "People can be influenced in their behaviors by many different tactics." - Noah Kagan
The Power of Full Engagement
Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal
Jim Loehr
Source: "It's not about how much time you have in your day but how you allocate you energy." - Noah Kagan
The Paradox of Choice
Why More Is Less
Barry Schwartz
Source: "At restaurants, close the menu after you find the 1 dish that you like." - Noah Kagan
Beat the Reaper
A Novel
Josh Bazell
Source: "Sleeper hit that is CRAZY good and fast read. If you like fiction, you’ll devour it." - Noah Kagan
Your Brain at Work
Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long
David Rock
Source: "Different ways to organize and prioritize your day to maximize productivity." - Noah Kagan
The Way of the Superior Man
A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
David Deida
Source: "Be conscious / present when you are interacting in life." - Noah Kagan
The Ultimate Sales Machine
Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies
Chet Holmes
Source: "This book has so many frigging tips I can't even start. Get it." - Noah Kagan
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