Books and notes

Reading list

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." — George R.R. Martin

Books I've read, summaries I've written, and recommendations across business, personal development, science, fiction, and philosophy.

Book summaries

I write summaries for books that have shaped my thinking. The notes help me retain useful ideas and make them easier to revisit.

Business and entrepreneurship

Start with Why Simon Sinek on purpose-led leadership Choose Yourself James Altucher — Taking control of your own success The Obstacle is the Way Ryan Holiday — Turning trials into triumph Positioning Al Ries & Jack Trout — The battle for your mind Mastermind Dinners Jayson Gaignard — Building meaningful relationships

Personal finance

The Simple Path to Wealth Financial independence made simple Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki's lessons on money The Richest Man in Babylon Timeless principles of wealth

Personal development

Atomic Habits James Clear — Tiny changes, remarkable results Think and Grow Rich Napoleon Hill — The philosophy of achievement How to Win Friends and Influence People Dale Carnegie's timeless classic Superhuman by Habit Tynan — Becoming superhuman through habits Superhuman Social Skills Tynan — Mastering social interactions The Art of Possibility Transforming professional and personal life

Science and philosophy

1984 George Orwell — A dystopian masterpiece Free Will Sam Harris — Exploring the illusion of free will A Short History of Nearly Everything Bill Bryson — Understanding our universe A Mind for Numbers Barbara Oakley — Learning mathematics and science effectively

Psychology and strategy

The Art of War Sun Tzu — Ancient wisdom for modern strategy 59 Seconds Richard Wiseman — Quick psychology-based life improvements The 4 Disciplines of Execution Achieving your most important goals The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias Leading with awareness

Fiction and literature

Dark Matter Blake Crouch — Mind-bending thriller Two Minutes from the Abyss Vijay Eswaran — Philosophy and wisdom Become an Idea Machine Claudia Azula Altucher — Exercising your creativity

Current shelf and book library

Books I’m currently reading or have on my shelf:

Reading lists and essays

For broader reading recommendations, browse these curated lists:

Why I read

Reading has changed how I think, work, and make decisions:

Recommendations

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