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

Favorite

The 48 Laws of Power

by Robert Greene

A masterclass in strategy and human behavior. Dark, fascinating, and endlessly practical.

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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

Ancient wisdom that applies to business, competition, and life. Short but infinitely deep.

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Mastery

by Robert Greene

The path to becoming exceptional at what you do. Inspiring and practical in equal measure.

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Philosophy & Mindset

Books that challenge how I think about life

Must Read

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.

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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius

Stoic philosophy from a Roman emperor. Timeless wisdom on discipline and perspective.

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Life Changing

Man's Search for Meaning

by Viktor Frankl

Finding purpose in the darkest circumstances. Changed how I think about suffering and meaning.

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Think Again

by Adam Grant

The power of knowing what you don't know. Helped me embrace being wrong.

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Productivity & Habits

Systems for getting things done

Favorite

Atomic Habits

by James Clear

Small changes, remarkable results. The most practical book on building better habits.

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Deep Work

by Cal Newport

The case for focused work in a distracted world. Transformed my daily routines.

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The 4-Hour Work Week

by Tim Ferriss

Escape the 9-5 and design your own life. Some ideas dated, core principles still gold.

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Business & Wealth

Lessons on money, startups, and building things

Favorite

Zero to One

by Peter Thiel

Contrarian thinking about startups and innovation. Makes you question conventional wisdom.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad

by Robert Kiyosaki

Changed how I think about money and assets. Simple concepts, powerful mindset shifts.

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The Lean Startup

by Eric Ries

Build-measure-learn methodology. Essential for anyone building products.

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Tech & Engineering

Books that shaped how I write code

Must Read

Clean Code

by Robert C. Martin

The classic guide to writing readable, maintainable code. Changed how I approach every function.

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The Pragmatic Programmer

by David Thomas & Andrew Hunt

Timeless advice on the craft of software development. I revisit this one regularly.

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Currently Reading

What's on my nightstand right now

In Progress

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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