Recommended Books

presented in no particular order

"For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head."
— Ben Franklin

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals

Oliver Burkeman

An eye-opening book that lead me to completely re-write my ideas of time management and productivity. A must-read for any ambitious person. You'll wish you had found it earlier.

The Order of Time

Carlo Rovelli

The mind-twisting realities of time written by quantum gravitational physicist and poet, Carlos Rovelli. Easy digestible, enlightening, and well organized. A beautiful reminder that there's so much yet to be discovered.

The Changing World Order

Ray Dalio

A practical guide to understanding the base principles of global politics, economies, big debt cycles, and markets that make the world go round. Key teachings made simple without being oversimplified.

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Outlive

Peter Attia, MD

Want to increase the chances of living a long, healthy life? Consider picking up this book. Peter Attia is a longevity-focused doctor whose patient list includes Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman, and Elon Musk. This book serves as a guidebook to his systems-driven, preventative-focused approach to increasing healthspan - or the number of additional years you are not only alive, but are also healthy enough to do the things you want to.

The 50th Law

Robert Greene

Primetime Robert Greene. This guy just doesn't miss. A must-read for anyone determined to blaze their own trail in life. Huge fan of his 48 Laws of Power, Mastery, and 33 Strategies of War as well.

The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium

Martin Gurri

Written by a former CIA analyst, this book covers how technology has shifted the balance of power between the public and the elites. How do things play out now that governments, political parties, and the media have been stripped of their monopoly on information? A revealing and thought-provoking book that makes you think about our path forward.

The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel

Doing well with money isn't necessarily about how much you know, or even how much you earn - it's about how you behave. Morgan delivers a modern financial classic that dives deep into the psychological factors of the game of money.

More Great Reads

  • Upgrade, Recursion, & Dark Matter — Blake Crouch
  • The War of Art & Turning Pro — Steven Pressfield
  • Build for Tomorrow — Jason Feifer
  • George Lucas: A Life — Brian Jay Jones
  • Breathe: A Life in Flow — Peter Maguire and Rickson Gracie
  • The Comfort Crisis — Michael Easter
  • Steve Jobs — Walter Isaacson
  • The Creative Act — Rick Rubin
  • Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving — V. Anton Spraul
  • Mother of God — Paul Rosolie