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Dopamine Nation

Finding balance in our age of indulgence.

Atomic Habits

Practical strategies for forming good habits. Master the tiny changes that lead to results.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

How to achieve wealth and happiness based on teachings of Naval Ravikant.

Mastery

Robert Greene examines figures of the past and present from Henry Ford to Paul Graham

How to Raise Successful People

Esther Wojcicki on how to teach the importance of independence, trust, and collaboration.

Influence

A psychology book covering the topics of influence and persuasion.

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

How to make the most of your investments and ensure you get the highest returns possible.

A Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking's comprehensive overview of the physical universe.

Designing Data Intensive Applications

A book on how to design systems that store and process data efficiently and reliably.

Modern Principles: Microeconomics

Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok on the economic principles of the modern world.

12 Rules for Life

Jordan Peterson's rules for finding meaning and purpose in your life

How to Get Rich

British publishing tycoon Felix Dennis reveals the secrets behind his self made fortune

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Explore the two systems of thought that drive the way people think, feel, and make choices

Napoleon: A Life

The life of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader who changed the course of history.

Back Mechanic

How manage back pain and improve resistance to back injury.

The Alchemist

A classic in which a boy named Santiago embarks on a journey seeking treasure in the pyramids.

The Will to Power

How power is used to shape our lives. A book of notes from Friedrich Nietzsche

Where the Red Fern Grows

A beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man’s best friend.Β 

The Road Ahead (1995)

Bill Gates on the possibilities that technology can bring to our lives to help us create a better world.

Business @ the Speed of Thought

Bill Gates on how tech can improve learning to help students become better thinkers.

Talent

Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross on the art and science of identifying and retaining talent.

Principles

Ray Dalio's approach to life and management.

How to Win at the Sport of Business

Mark Cuban explains that if he can do it, you can do it too.

The War of Art

Steven Pressfield highlights the forms of resistance that plague artists, athletes, and more.

Awareness

Wisdom from one of the greatest spiritual masters of our time. Anthony de Mello's bestselling spiritual message of awareness.

Why We Sleep

Evidence-based advice on how to improve your sleep for better health and performance.

Kid Startup

Mark Cuban, Shaan Patel, and Ian McCue on how kids can become entrepreneurs.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Learn to be selective in what you give your attention, time, and energy to.

The Book of Satoshi

A collection of writings from the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Business Law and the Legal Environment

How the law affects businesses and how businesses can use the law to their advantage.

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Teachings on how to live a life of mindfulness and how to find true emptiness in our activities.

The Case Against Education

Prof. Bryan Caplan shows how most education is a waste of time and money.

The Creative Act

Rick Rubin illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. Wisdom gleaned from a lifetime’s work on how transcendence is within reach for all of us.

Meditations

A Roman emperor's private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.

Transcend

Insights for realizing your full potential and living your most creative, fulfilled, and connected life

The Network State

Balaji Srinivasan on how to understand the paradox of modern society

Sapiens

Observe human history through the lens of natural and social sciences

Zero To One

Peter Thiel's philosophy and strategy for making your startup a success

The Mom Test

How to get more learning out of customer conversations when everyone is lying to you

The Minimalist Entrepreneur

Advice on how to build a successful minimalist business by Sahil Lavingia

Hooked

How to build habit-forming products that people use and love by Nir Eyal with contribtutions from Ryan Hoover

Shoe Dog

A memoir from the founder of Nike. The story of the company's rise from an idea to one of the most iconic brands in the world.

Writing the Natural Way

A course in enhancing creativity. Use right-brain techniques to release your expressive powers.

Heroes and Legends - The Great Courses

An exploration of the most influential characters in literature. From Odysseus to Harry Potter.

Alan Moore's Writing for Comics

An essay on writing from the greatest comics writer of all time.

Save the Cat!

The last book on screenwriting you'll ever need.

Hitchcock

Interviews of Alfred Hitchcock. Learn from one of the greatest film directors of all time.

On Writing - A Memoir of the Craft

Stephen King's advice to aspiring writers. Find your voice and become a better storyteller.

Oblivion

A memoir by HΓ©ctor Abad Faciolince (Spanish)

Alfonso Rangel Guerra

La Poesia de Alfonso Reyes (Spanish)

The Lean Startup

The scientific approach startups. Test your vision and adapt before it's too late.

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