Daniel Pink Book Recommendations
Daniel Pink is an American author.
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Give and Take
Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
by Adam Grant
"Will shatter your assumptions about how the world works and keep your brain firing for weeks after you’ve turned the last page." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Bird by Bird
Some Instructions on Writing and Life
by Anne Lamott
"One of the greatest things ever." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Tim Ferriss, Susan Cain, Ryan Holiday, Matt Mullenweg, Ramit Sethi, Brian Koppelman, Mark Bittman, Mike Birbiglia, Matt Haig
Levels of the Game
by John McPhee
"One of the best [books by this author] I’ve read." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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You're Not Listening
What You're Missing and Why It Matters
by Kate Murphy
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
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A Sense of Where You Are
Bill Bradley at Princeton
by John McPhee
"A remarkable book." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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The 4-Hour Workweek
Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
by Tim Ferriss
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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Eric Weinstein, Tristan Harris, Charles Poliquin, Walter Isaacson, Blake Mycoskie, David Heinemeier Hansson, Marc Andreessen, Jason Silva, Mike Shinoda, Mark Bell, Maurice Ashley, Tim Draper, Derek Sivers, Rolf Potts, A.J. Jacobs, Caterina Fake, Ev Williams, Gary Keller, Laura R Walker, Marc Goodman, Mike Maples, Jr., Lewis Howes, Jodie Cook, Brian Dean, Michael Hyatt
Hit Makers
The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction
by Derek Thompson
"Offers a fresh and compelling take on how the media function and how ideas spread." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Man's Search for Meaning
by Viktor E. Frankl
"A hugely important book for me." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Jordan Peterson, Jocko Willink, Esther Perel, Emma Watson, Naval Ravikant, David Blaine, Terry Crews, Jimmy Fallon, Tony Robbins, Simon Sinek, Michael Gervais, Ev Williams, Bryan Johnson, Dustin Moskovitz, Sam Altman, Chelsea Handler, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, Aniela Gregorek, Fedor Holz, Turia Pitt, Chip Conley, Dave Elitch, PewDiePie, Shane Parrish, Phil Jackson, Tom Bilyeu, Lex Fridman, Mark Manson, Alastair Humphreys, Steve Kerr, Robin Black, Jim Kwik, Michael Hyatt, Patrick Bet-David
Together
The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
by Vivek H Murthy M.D.
"Made me rethink much of what I believe about physical health, public policy, and the human condition." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Infomocracy
Book One of the Centenal Cycle
by Malka Older
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Cumulus
by Eliot Peper
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
by Steven Pressfield
"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 (Source)
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Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Aubrey Marcus, Ryan Holiday, Seth Godin, Brian Koppelman, Marie Forleo, Derek Sivers, Soman Chainani, Russell Moore, Jen Sincero, Jodie Cook, Danny Miranda, James Clear, Michael Hyatt
Range
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
by David J. Epstein
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
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Vinod Khosla, Keith Rabois, Bill Gates, Changpeng Zhao, Michael Mauboussin, Ryan Holiday
Biased
Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
by Jennifer L. Eberhardt PhD
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
by Stephen R. Covey
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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Dave Ramsey, Ken Block, Dustin Moskovitz, Noah Kagan, Kishore Biyani, Michael McCullough, Shay Carl, Jenn Im, Jim Kwik, Michael Hyatt, Ben Greenfield
It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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Tools of Titans
The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
by Tim Ferriss
"[I have a] dog-eared copy [of this book]." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Jocko Willink, Tim Urban, Greg McKeown, Greg Norman, George Raveling, Kevin Rose, Mr. Money Mustache, Jodie Cook, Ben Greenfield
Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
"I had a completely different view of [this book] once I became a father versus before I became a father." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Because Internet
Understanding the New Rules of Language
by Gretchen McCulloch
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
The Great Believers
by Rebecca Makkai
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
The Cactus League
A Novel
by Emily Nemens
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"I’ve read [this book] at different points in my life." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Taylor Swift, Bill Gates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ev Williams, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Christopher Hitchens, Jim Carrey, Ryan Holiday
Animal Farm
by George Orwell
"I think that [this book] should be in every organizational behavior class in an MBA program." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Jordan Peterson, J. Cole, Whitney Cummings, Vlad Tenev, Christopher Hitchens, Sahil Lavingia, Lex Fridman
Earthseed
The Complete Series
by Octavia E. Butler
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood
"I loved [this book]." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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The Making of a Manager
What to Do When Everyone Looks to You
by Julie Zhuo
"Are you a new manager? Are you a little scared? Fear not. [This author] is here to help." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Ev Williams, Gretchen Rubin, Sam Altman, Stewart Butterfield, Ali Abdaal, Marty Cagan
The Creative Curve
How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time
by Allen Gannett
"Will take you through the science and practice of creativity so that you can start tapping into your own breakthroughs." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Growth IQ
Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business
by Tiffani Bova
"In this smart book, [the author] reveals ten growth paths." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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The Psychology of Money
Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
by Morgan Housel
"Few people write about finance with the graceful clarity of [this author]." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Howard Marks, Anthony Pompliano, Michael Mauboussin, Blake Randall, Brad Feld
Think Like a Rocket Scientist
Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life
by Ozan Varol
"[The author will] show you how to master the cognitive skills of a rocket scientist." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Scarcity
Why Having Too Little Means So Much
by Sendhil Mullainathan
"One of the most underrated books of the last 10 years." - Daniel Pink (Source)
