Seth Godin Recommended Books

"Compact guide to probabilistic domains like poker, or venture capital." - Marc Andreessen

"I wish I had learned the discipline of how to decide when I was younger." - Mike Maples, Jr.

"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

"So many of [the author's] thoughts on poker and on decision-making in general agreed with mine." - Howard Marks

"An awesome book." - Michael Mauboussin

Jason Fried mentioned this book on Twitter.

On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

"[The insights in this book] continue to influence Google's strategic thinking in a profound way." - Eric Schmidt

Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

"If given a choice between investing in someone who has read Rework or has an MBA, I'm investing in Rework every time." - Mark Cuban

"Unperturbed by conventional wisdom, [the authors] start fresh and rewrite the rules of business." - Jeff Bezos

"I encourage people to think of as an 'Elements of Style' for building profitable businesses in a web-savvy world." - Tim Ferriss

"The clarity, even genius, of this book actually brought me to near-tears on several occasions. Just bloody brilliant, that's what!" - Tom Peters

"Read this book multiple times to help give you the courage you need to get out there and make something great." - Tony Hsieh

"[One of] my most recommended business books." - Andrew Wilkinson

"It can sometimes seem as if one must learn everything old before one can try anything new. [The author] does a masterful job showing that is not the case; we are lucky to have him as a guide." - Peter Thiel

"Will help you inspire creativity and change." - Richard Branson

"Enjoyed the shit out of it. Highly recommend." - Tim Urban

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles."

"A fascinating, eye-opening read that will help you not just recognize your own unique gifts, but find the strength to challenge conventional wisdom to bring them to life." - Arianna Huffington

One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com

Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.

"Incredibly powerful on multiple levels." - Brad Feld

Adam Sessler recommended this book on Twitter.

"A great book about harnessing creativity." - Joe Rogan

"Beautiful book." - Lex Fridman

"One of the most influential books in my life." - Aubrey Marcus

One of Ryan Holiday's 2 answers to "what book are you most likely to give out as a gift?"

"Talks about resistance." - Brian Koppelman

"The essential no-bullshit guide for anyone who battles self-doubt or struggles to bring any important project to life." - Marie Forleo

"For B2B, I recommend [this book]." - Andrew Ng

"It’s [about] how do technology products make their way from early adopters to the mainstream." - Drew Houston

"[One of] four good books that I would highly recommend reading if you're gonna build a B2B software company." - Aaron Levie

On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

"Bestselling guide that created a new game plan for marketing in high-tech industries." - Ron Conway

"Entrepreneurs should read this book when they are cranking out their 'conservative' sales projections." - Guy Kawasaki

"Loved it." - Tobi Lütke

Entrepreneur.com article.

"Best cyberpunk novel ever written. Slightly dated but very prescient." - Naval Ravikant

"Ten years ahead of the time anticipated what's going to happen." - Sergey Brin

On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

"It's a tough call because I prefer other books of [this author]. But [this book] is so important within the history of science fiction." - Adam Savage

"A fundamental outline as to how to be successful... Highly recommended read." - Ashton Kutcher

"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

"Givers in the workplace change everybody." - Krista Tippett

"As brilliant as it is wise, this is not just a book—it’s a new and shining worldview." - Susan Cain

"Good guy. Good book." - Simon Sinek

"This book holds the key to a more satisfied and productive workplace, better customer relationships, and higher profits." - Chip Conley

"I like the genre of past books written about the future." - Peter Thiel

"Great book." - Naval Ravikant

Kelly Starrett recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.

On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

"I have had [this book] on my bedside forever." - Emma Watson

Shauna Niequist recommended this book on Twitter.

"Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat." - Adam Grant

"A hope-filled book about finding your purpose in life and pursuing it against all odds." - Arianna Huffington

"About what matters most. Love." - Brené Brown

"If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book." - Michael Bloomberg

On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

"[Shows] how everyone has the ability to create their own creative masterpiece." - Alexis Ohanian

"Will take you through the science and practice of creativity so that you can start tapping into your own breakthroughs." - Daniel Pink

"The question every founder asks after shipping is always: how do I get traction? This book actually answers it." - Alexis Ohanian

"'How do I know if my business is getting traction, or how do I get traction for my business, or how do I get users?' [This book] answers all of these questions and more." - James Altucher

"Smart growth is sustainable growth and [the author] shows us how to maintain it." - Arianna Huffington

"In this smart book, [the author] reveals ten growth paths." - Daniel Pink

"I LOVE this book. PERIOD." - Tom Peters

"SUPER SIMPLE, fun exercises!" - Adam Robinson

"[This] handbook for decision-making isn’t just evidence-based and practical—it’s fun too." - Adam Grant

"Provides exercises for how to decide." - Marc Andreessen

"The best user's guide to decision-making that you'll find." - Michael Mauboussin

Ramit Sethi mentioned this book in the "What to Read Next" newsletter.

"Shows us how to rebuild a world in which all are truly equal and free." - Oprah Winfrey

Roger Bennett recommended this book on Twitter.

"If you haven’t yet, do your brain and heart a favor by reading this important book." - Preet Bharara

Eric Weinstein tweet about books that mattered enough to him.

"This, to me, is one of the true classics of all time." - George Raveling

Mark Cuban said he's reading this book in a Politico interview.

"Simultaneously a book on history, psychology, influence, and salesmanship." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"One of the most quotable books I've ever read. I think about it often." - Mark Manson

"A brilliant book on the nature of mass movements and collective psychology." - Marc Andreessen

"An engrossing read that’s bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems." - Adam Grant

"[The author will] show you how to master the cognitive skills of a rocket scientist." - Daniel Pink

"Will change the way you see the world--and empower you to change the world itself." - Susan Cain

"Smart, funny, and as brilliant as it is straightforward. LOVED it!" - Brené Brown

"With her trademark mix of warmth, intelligence and insightful advice, [the author] shows us how, as the title says, everything is figureoutable." - Arianna Huffington

"Delivers a knock-out punch to whatever is holding you back." - Cheryl Strayed

"A must-read!" - Daymond John

"[The author] shares some of the most powerful lessons she has learned." - Simon Sinek

"An unapologetic guide to solving your biggest problems and accomplishing your wildest dreams." - Sophia Amoruso