The First 20 Hours, by Josh Kaufman, is a book about learning things quickly. It offers tactical advice on how to rapidly acquire a new skill. The first few chapters provide a lot of useful and in-depth principles for how to learn something fast. The latter chapters (while interesting) serve as appendices for how the … Read more
The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries, is a book about running your startup using the scientific method. Learn your target market’s demands thoroughly first, then build the first iteration of your product. Run an experiment to see how the market reacts, measure the specific results, and learn from these findings. Refine your product and repeat … Read more
The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday, helps put obstacles in perspective and explains how one can navigate hurdles as they come your way. It references a lot of Stoic philosophy, while also giving real-world examples and practical advice. Often, when faced with obstacles, one’s instinct is to avoid them. This book argues that … Read more
The Dip, by Seth Godin, is a fantastic quick read that helps you decide when you should quit something, or when you should stick with something. Many struggle with this decision when they face a phenomenon this book calls “The Dip”. The Dip is a struggle or learning curve you experience when taking something on. … Read more
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck, by Mark Manson, was a surprisingly deep book. I have heard a lot about it over the past few years, yet I didn’t pick it up as the title sounded a little “clickbaity”. Boy, was I wrong. The book delves into many important topics around mental health … Read more
Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill is a classic personal development and success philosophy book published in 1937. The book discusses 14 principles that lead to success and wealth. Many of them overlap, some seem dated yet many are quite valuable. I found some of the more dated suggestions either irrelevant to todays world, … Read more
How to Take Smart Notes, by Sonke Ahrens, details a useful look at the Zettelkasten Method. The Zettelkasten Method is a system for note-taking, note organization, and connecting different notes or ideas together. Zettelkasten was developed by Niklas Luhmann, a German Sociologist who published more than 70 books and 400 articles during his career. Luhmann … Read more
Atomic Habits, by James Clear, has quickly become a book I’ve recommended to many. The book offers practical advice on how to manage your habits while also explaining the important role your habits play in everyday life. The book breaks down the simple ways you can start (or stop) a habit and build on it … Read more
Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins is a helpful book in how to manage your investment portfolio and save for retirement. It provides a combination of good advice, common knowledge and some questionable endorsements. Overall it was a long but very informative read that gives one a lot of useful considerations to think about … Read more