Ryan Hoover Recommended Books
Ryan Hoover has recommended 19 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
(Read more on Wikipedia)19 Books Recommended
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Taking the Work Out of Networking
An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count
"Might speak to you." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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The Art of Game Design
A Book of Lenses
"Although it's about gaming, the learnings and tactics in the book can be applied to any product. It's really about psychology and how people think." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
Shape Up
"Short, actionable, and free. We'll be applying some of their ideas to our process at Product Hunt." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
The Four Steps to the Epiphany
Successful Strategies for Products that Win
"Too much (good) info but thankfully there's a summary in the Appendix." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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The Great CEO Within
The Tactical Guide to Company Building
"A super quick read filled with very actionable advice for CEOs and managers." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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The Untethered Soul
The Journey Beyond Yourself
"A useful read for those suffering with anxiety." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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Naval Ravikant, Daniel Gross, Deepak Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, Russell Brand, Tony Robbins, Danny Miranda
Viral Loop
From Facebook to Twitter, How Today's Smartest Businesses Grow Themselves
"Interesting stories about today's biggest viral web businesses but lacking insights, imho." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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Why Are We Yelling?
The Art of Productive Disagreement
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter. (Source)
Secrets of Sand Hill Road
Venture Capital and How to Get It
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter. (Source)
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Crush It!
Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion
"I love how he cuts to the point - no BS." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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Little Moments of Love
"Buy this book for your boo." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
Mindful Design
How and Why to Make Design Decisions for the Good of Those Using Your Product
"Looks like a great book for product designers. Bookmarking for myself." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
The Courage to Be Disliked
The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
"It's like this book was written just for me. I came away with so many 'aha!' moments that have helped me better understand myself." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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Tobi Lütke, Marc Andreessen, Stewart Butterfield, Anthony Pompliano, Jodie Cook, Ali Abdaal
The Courage to be Happy
True Contentment Is In Your Power
"Touches on very controversial ideas around parenthood and friendship. It will challenge some of your beliefs with its counter-intuitive Adlerian ideas." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
The Messy Middle
Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture
"New book for makers." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
We Are the Nerds
The Birth and Tumultuous Life of Reddit, the Internet's Culture Laboratory
"A book about the front page of the internet." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
Ikigai
The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter. (Source)
Indistractable
How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter. (Source)
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The Business of Belonging
How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage
"Very few people understand community as well as [this author]. Get his book." - Ryan Hoover (Source)
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