Daniel Pink Recommended Books
Daniel Pink has recommended 34 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Daniel Pink is an American author.
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Give and Take
Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
"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
"One of the greatest things ever." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Also recommended by:
Tim Ferriss, Susan Cain, Ryan Holiday, Matt Mullenweg, Ramit Sethi, Brian Koppelman, Mark Bittman, Mike Birbiglia, Matt Haig
Levels of the Game
"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
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
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A Sense of Where You Are
Bill Bradley at Princeton
"A remarkable book." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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The 4-Hour Workweek
Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
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
Man's Search for Meaning
"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
Hit Makers
The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction
"Offers a fresh and compelling take on how the media function and how ideas spread." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Together
The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
"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
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Cumulus
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
"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)
Also recommended by:
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
Biased
Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
Range
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
Also recommended by:
Vinod Khosla, Keith Rabois, Bill Gates, Changpeng Zhao, Michael Mauboussin, Ryan Holiday
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Also recommended by:
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
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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Death of a Salesman
"I had a completely different view of [this book] once I became a father versus before I became a father." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Tools of Titans
The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
"[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
The Plot Against America
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Because Internet
Understanding the New Rules of Language
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
The Great Believers
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
The Cactus League
A Novel
Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly. (Source)
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Animal Farm
"I think that [this book] should be in every organizational behavior class in an MBA program." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Also recommended by:
Jordan Peterson, J. Cole, Whitney Cummings, Vlad Tenev, Christopher Hitchens, Sahil Lavingia, Lex Fridman
The Great Gatsby
"I’ve read [this book] at different points in my life." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Also recommended by:
Taylor Swift, Bill Gates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ev Williams, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Christopher Hitchens, Jim Carrey, Ryan Holiday
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, Book 3
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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Oranges
"I read [this book] when I was a kid." - Daniel Pink (Source)
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale, Book 1
"I loved [this book]." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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Earthseed
The Complete Series
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
The Making of a Manager
What to Do When Everyone Looks to You
"Are you a new manager? Are you a little scared? Fear not. [This author] is here to help." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Also recommended by:
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
"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
"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
"Few people write about finance with the graceful clarity of [this author]." - Daniel Pink (Source)
Also recommended by:
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
"[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
"One of the most underrated books of the last 10 years." - Daniel Pink (Source)
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