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My Reading List

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson

The exclusive biography of the innovative genius and controversial Apple founder.

The Signal and the Noise

The Signal and the Noise

Nate Silver

Why so many predictions fail—but some don't.

How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie

The timeless guide to building relationships and influencing others.

Why We Sleep

Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams.

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Carol S. Dweck

How we can learn to fulfill our potential through developing a growth mindset.

1984

1984

George Orwell

A dystopian novel about totalitarianism, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth.

Meditations

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Personal writings of the Roman Emperor on Stoic philosophy and self-improvement.

Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog

Phil Knight

A memoir by the creator of Nike about creating an iconic brand.

Breathe

Breathe

James Nestor

A New Science of a Lost Art - exploring how the way we breathe affects our health.

The Defining Decade

The Defining Decade

Meg Jay

Why your twenties matter—and how to make the most of them now.

The Lean Product Playbook

The Lean Product Playbook

Dan Olsen

How to Innovate with Minimum Viable Products and Rapid Customer Feedback.

Animal Farm

Animal Farm

George Orwell

An allegorical novella about the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism.

The Art of War

The Art of War

Sun Tzu

An ancient Chinese military treatise that has influenced both Eastern and Western military thinking.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

A counterintuitive approach to living a good life by focusing on what truly matters.

A Short History of Nearly Everything

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Bill Bryson

A humorous and accessible journey through science, from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization.

Einstein

Einstein

Walter Isaacson

The life and universe of the world's most famous scientist.

George Washington

George Washington

David O. Stewart

The political rise of America's founding father.

Outliers

Outliers

Malcolm Gladwell

The Story of Success - examining the factors that contribute to high levels of success.

Zero to One

Zero to One

Peter Thiel

Notes on startups, or how to build the future.

The Alchemist

The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

A philosophical novel about following your dreams and listening to your heart.

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle

Classic detective stories featuring the brilliant and eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes.