
Danny Miranda Recommended Books
Danny Miranda has recommended 25 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
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It's All In Your Head
"Short read but lot of wisdom in these pages." - Danny Miranda (Source)
The Winners Manual
For the Game of Life
"I loved it. And if you’re pursuing the highest version of yourself, you will as well." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Total Focus
Make Better Decisions Under Pressure
"A former Navy SEAL sniper’s experiences in business, war, and training." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Resilience
Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life
"I can’t remember the last time I annotated this much in a book." - Danny Miranda (Source)
The Four Agreements
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
"A great book for anyone seeking knowledge on how to live a better life." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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Joe Rogan recommended this bookJoe Rogan
"A seriously powerful book." - Joe Rogan
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Peter Attia recommended this bookPeter Attia
Peter Attia mentioned reading this book on an interview for Outside Online.
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Jack Dorsey recommended this bookJack Dorsey
"[One] of my favorite books." - Jack Dorsey
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Aubrey Marcus recommended this bookAubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
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Ellen DeGeneres recommended this bookEllen DeGeneres
"I love [this book] so much that it feels like my book. It feels so personal." - Ellen DeGeneres
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Daniel Negreanu recommended this bookDaniel Negreanu
"It’s the simplicity that makes the book so powerful. Anytime I have a friend who wants to embark on the journey of introspection, that’s always where I start." - Daniel Negreanu
Daniel Negreanu's recommendation of this book +5
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- Karlie Kloss
"I just think it’s got a lot of great principles and ideas." - Karlie Kloss
- Big Sean
"Another one of my favorites." - Big Sean
- Jen Sincero
"Lays out some very simple and profound truths that will absolutely change your life for the better if you live by them." - Jen Sincero
- Robin Black
"Great book." - Robin Black
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Karlie Kloss
Chasing Excellence
A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes
"A must-read for anyone who is attempting to pursue not just competence but excellence." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Conscious Living
How to Create a Life of Your Own Design
"My life changed dramatically from August 2019 to August 2020. This book helps explain why." - Danny Miranda (Source)
10% Happier
How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story
"Would recommend this to anyone who 'doesn’t have time to meditate' or is skeptical of the practice in general." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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Peter Attia recommended this bookPeter Attia
"I’ve read a lot about mediation, but it was the first book I read where I thought, 'I can relate to this guy.'" - Peter Attia
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Veronica Belmont recommended this bookVeronica Belmont
"Made me totally rethink mindfulness and meditation." - Veronica Belmont
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This Will Make You Smarter
150 New Scientific Concepts to Improve Your Thinking
"Lives up to its title – by reading it, you actually will be smarter." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Awaken the Giant Within
How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial
"For anyone who wants to become the greatest version of themselves." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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4 people
Derek Sivers recommended this bookDerek Sivers
"When I was 18, [this book] changed my life." - Derek Sivers
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Brian Koppelman recommended this bookBrian Koppelman
"This book was the first of [Tony Robbins books] I read, and it asked me crucial questions about the stories I was telling myself that were limiting my growth." - Brian Koppelman
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Jodie Cook recommended this bookJodie Cook
"Plenty of actionables to develop a better mindset." - Jodie Cook
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Roberto Blake recommended this bookRoberto Blake
"Helped me ground myself and believe I could make change in my own life." - Roberto Blake
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30 Lessons for Living
Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans
"Takes a novel approach: take the people who have lived the longest and ask them for advice on how to live." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Ignore Everybody
And 39 Other Keys to Creativity
"Worth a read for anyone who wants (or is considering) creating on the Internet." - Danny Miranda (Source)
The Untethered Soul
The Journey Beyond Yourself
"An incredible read on spirituality. No amount of notes could do this one justice." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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7 people
Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant tweeted about this book.
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Ryan Hoover recommended this bookRyan Hoover
"A useful read for those suffering with anxiety." - Ryan Hoover
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Daniel Gross recommended this bookDaniel Gross
"Does a nice job of repackaging Eastern philosophy concepts in words that appeal to the hyperational Westerner mindset." - Daniel Gross
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Deepak Chopra recommended this bookDeepak Chopra
"Read this book carefully, and you will get more than a glimpse of eternity." - Deepak Chopra
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Oprah Winfrey recommended this bookOprah Winfrey
"One of my new favorite books." - Oprah Winfrey
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Russell Brand recommended this bookRussell Brand
"It was impactful." - Russell Brand
Russell Brand's recommendation of this book +1
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- Tony Robbins
"An incredible book." - Tony Robbins
- Tony Robbins
Thinking in Bets
Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
"[The author]'s academic plus poker background make this at a fascinating perspective." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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8 people
Seth Godin recommended this bookSeth Godin
"The first chapter alone will change your life." - Seth Godin
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Marc Andreessen recommended this bookMarc Andreessen
"Compact guide to probabilistic domains like poker, or venture capital." - Marc Andreessen
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Mike Maples, Jr. recommended this bookMike Maples, Jr.
"I wish I had learned the discipline of how to decide when I was younger." - Mike Maples, Jr.
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Max Levchin recommended this bookMax Levchin
"I read this book all the way through because I found the premise so intriguing. [The author] is a well-known poker player and won a World Series of Poker gold bracelet." - Max Levchin
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Howard Marks recommended this bookHoward Marks
"So many of [the author's] thoughts on poker and on decision-making in general agreed with mine." - Howard Marks
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Michael Mauboussin recommended this bookMichael Mauboussin
"An awesome book." - Michael Mauboussin
Michael Mauboussin's recommendation of this book +2
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- Jason Fried
Jason Fried mentioned this book on Twitter.
- Mark Manson
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
- Jason Fried
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Kind of the Story of My Life
"Would highly recommend for anyone interested in psychology, persuasion, or how to live an incredible life." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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2 people
Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant tweeted about this book.
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Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommended this bookPatrick O'Shaughnessy
"Colorful and enjoyable." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
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The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
"Odds of re-reading: close to 100%." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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15 people
Joe Rogan recommended this bookJoe Rogan
"A great book about harnessing creativity." - Joe Rogan
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Lex Fridman recommended this bookLex Fridman
"Beautiful book." - Lex Fridman
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Aubrey Marcus recommended this bookAubrey Marcus
"One of the most influential books in my life." - Aubrey Marcus
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Ryan Holiday recommended this bookRyan Holiday
One of Ryan Holiday's 2 answers to "what book are you most likely to give out as a gift?"
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Seth Godin recommended this bookSeth Godin
Seth Godin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
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Brian Koppelman recommended this bookBrian Koppelman
"Talks about resistance." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book +9
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- Marie Forleo
"The essential no-bullshit guide for anyone who battles self-doubt or struggles to bring any important project to life." - Marie Forleo
- Daniel Pink
"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
- Derek Sivers
"Are you a writer who doesn’t write, a painter who doesn’t paint, an entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what “Resistance” is. This book is about that. Read it." - Derek Sivers
- Soman Chainani
"Half drill sergeant, half Zen voodoo master, [the author] shot me out of my stupor and taught me the meaning of creative discipline." - Soman Chainani
- Russell Moore
"About showing up and not waiting for inspiration to hit." - Russell Moore
- Jen Sincero
"Read this thing if you want to blast past your fears and insecurities and resistance to being your biggest, badassiest self." - Jen Sincero
- Jodie Cook
"This book is a sharp reality check for every artist. It will help you become unblocked, right now and possibly forever." - Jodie Cook
- James Clear
"[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Marie Forleo
Trust Me, I'm Lying
Confessions of a Media Manipulator
"Practical tips for getting big news outlets to talk about you." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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2 people
Chase Jarvis recommended this bookChase Jarvis
"There's another belief that if you have talent then you just are successful, which is a total sack of horseshit. It's total bullshit." - Chase Jarvis
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Raoul Pal recommended this bookRaoul Pal
Raoul Pal recommended this book on Twitter.
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Extreme Ownership
Extreme Ownership, Book 1
"Reading and applying these tactics will make you a better person." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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6 people
Marc Andreessen recommended this bookMarc Andreessen
"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
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Casey Neistat recommended this bookCasey Neistat
"My favorite Jocko book." - Casey Neistat
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Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"I am really enjoying this book." - Tim Ferriss
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Alexis Ohanian recommended this bookAlexis Ohanian
"This book will change your life." - Alexis Ohanian
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Michael Mauboussin recommended this bookMichael Mauboussin
"Great book by two remarkable men. You want these guys on your side." - Michael Mauboussin
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Tom Bilyeu recommended this bookTom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
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Delivering Happiness
A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
"I bought it for three people and recommended it far and wide." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"What I also enjoyed is that it's entirely in Tony's voice." - Tim Ferriss
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Kevin Rose recommended this bookKevin Rose
"Phenomenal." - Kevin Rose
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Gretchen Rubin recommended this bookGretchen Rubin
"In this fascinating (and often hilarious) account, [the author] explains how he turns his beliefs into actions that really do deliver happiness." - Gretchen Rubin
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Julie Rice recommended this bookJulie Rice
"[At SoulCycle] we’re all big fans of [this book]." - Julie Rice
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Chip Conley recommended this bookChip Conley
"[The author] is a wise guy. Sincerely. He’s one of the wisest and most thoughtful business leaders of the modern age." - Chip Conley
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Patrick Bet-David recommended this bookPatrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
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Ego Is the Enemy
"Helpful reading for anyone wanting to achieve greatnes." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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4 people
Aubrey Marcus recommended this bookAubrey Marcus
"Filled with unforgettable stories and moments in history that will serve as guide rails to help us when we invariably fall off course." - Aubrey Marcus
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George Raveling recommended this bookGeorge Raveling
"[One of] the books that I’ve given away the most lately." - George Raveling
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Peter Thiel recommended this bookPeter Thiel
Peter Thiel quoted this book to the author.
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Mark Manson recommended this bookMark Manson
"Takes an age-old message, a message you see bandied about in a million self-help books about the ego, but gives it a serious philosophical treatment and grounds it with countless historical examples." - Mark Manson
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Drive
The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
"A highly practical guide to mastering your own psychology." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Also recommended by
3 people
Tobi Lütke recommended this bookTobi Lütke
One of Tobi Lütke's favorite books according to "The Globe and Mail."
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David Heinemeier Hansson recommended this bookDavid Heinemeier Hansson
"Takes some of those same ideas about motivations and rewards and extrapolates them in a little bit." - DHH
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Michael Hyatt recommended this bookMichael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
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The Power of Habit
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
"Great writing, interesting stories, and incredible insights on how to control your habits." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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8 people
Ray Dalio recommended this bookRay Dalio
"Fantastic. I got [this book] and I gave it to everyone in my company." - Ray Dalio
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Scott Adams recommended this bookScott Adams
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
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Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"A very good book." - Tim Ferriss
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Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
"Interesting, not because of its content necessarily, but because it’s good for me to always keep on top of mind how powerful my habits are." - Naval Ravikant
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Kelly Starrett recommended this bookKelly Starrett
Kelly Starrett recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
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Mr. Money Mustache recommended this bookMr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache recommended this book on his blog.
Mr. Money Mustache's recommendation of this book +2
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- Max Levchin
"Compiles a bunch of great academic neuroscience and applied psychology research on habit formation." - Max Levchin
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Max Levchin
With Winning in Mind
"You will come away with tips and tricks on how to win on arguably the most important battlefield: your mind." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Digital Minimalism
Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
"An interesting perspective on how to live a focused life in a world full of noise." - Danny Miranda (Source)
Also recommended by
1 person
Jodie Cook recommended this bookJodie Cook
"[Looks] into lifestyle design and lifestyle habits to ensure that you’re making intentional choices about how you spend your limited time on this planet." - Jodie Cook
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25 Hours a Day
Going One More to Get What You Want
"You’ll get a look into what Ranger School and starting his business was actually like." - Danny Miranda (Source)
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