Books I Love
A curated collection of books that have shaped my thinking about software, business, and life.
Strategy & Power
Understanding human nature and navigating the world
The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
A masterclass in strategy and human behavior. Dark, fascinating, and endlessly practical.
View on AmazonThe Art of War
by Sun Tzu
Ancient wisdom that applies to business, competition, and life. Short but infinitely deep.
View on AmazonMastery
by Robert Greene
The path to becoming exceptional at what you do. Inspiring and practical in equal measure.
View on AmazonPhilosophy & Mindset
Books that challenge how I think about life
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Mark Manson
A refreshing take on what actually matters. Cuts through the self-help noise.
View on AmazonMeditations
by Marcus Aurelius
Stoic philosophy from a Roman emperor. Timeless wisdom on discipline and perspective.
View on AmazonMan's Search for Meaning
by Viktor Frankl
Finding purpose in the darkest circumstances. Changed how I think about suffering and meaning.
View on AmazonThink Again
by Adam Grant
The power of knowing what you don't know. Helped me embrace being wrong.
View on AmazonProductivity & Habits
Systems for getting things done
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Small changes, remarkable results. The most practical book on building better habits.
View on AmazonDeep Work
by Cal Newport
The case for focused work in a distracted world. Transformed my daily routines.
View on AmazonThe 4-Hour Work Week
by Tim Ferriss
Escape the 9-5 and design your own life. Some ideas dated, core principles still gold.
View on AmazonBusiness & Wealth
Lessons on money, startups, and building things
Zero to One
by Peter Thiel
Contrarian thinking about startups and innovation. Makes you question conventional wisdom.
View on AmazonRich Dad Poor Dad
by Robert Kiyosaki
Changed how I think about money and assets. Simple concepts, powerful mindset shifts.
View on AmazonThe Lean Startup
by Eric Ries
Build-measure-learn methodology. Essential for anyone building products.
View on AmazonTech & Engineering
Books that shaped how I write code
Clean Code
by Robert C. Martin
The classic guide to writing readable, maintainable code. Changed how I approach every function.
View on AmazonThe Pragmatic Programmer
by David Thomas & Andrew Hunt
Timeless advice on the craft of software development. I revisit this one regularly.
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What's on my nightstand right now
The Laws of Human Nature
by Robert Greene
Deep dive into why people behave the way they do. Dense but rewarding.
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