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A collection of books I've read and recommend. Feel free to reach out for recommendations!

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Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman
Blitzscaling

Reid Hoffman

The lightning-fast path to building massively valuable companies by prioritizing speed over efficiency.

BusinessStartups
Sprint by Jake Knapp
Sprint

Jake Knapp

A five-day process for solving tough problems and testing new ideas through rapid prototyping.

ProductivityStartups
Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell

A step-by-step guide for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses efficiently while avoiding burnout and reclaiming freedom.

BusinessProductivity
Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly

A memoir chronicling the journey from a challenging upbringing to Hollywood success, exploring themes of resilience, love, and triumph over adversity.

BiographyInspiration
The Young VC's Handbook by Sakib Jamal

A tactical guide for newcomers to venture capital, covering essential skills and strategies for success in the industry.

BusinessFinanceStartups
High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil

A comprehensive guide to scaling startups from 10 to 10,000 people, covering growth strategies, hiring, culture, and operations.

BusinessStartupsManagement
Far Beyond Gold by Sydney McLaughlin
Far Beyond Gold

Sydney McLaughlin

A story of running, faith, and perseverance in the face of challenges.

BiographyInspirationSports
The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick
The Mom Test

Rob Fitzpatrick

How to talk to customers and learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you.

BusinessStartups
Influence by Robert Cialdini
Influence

Robert Cialdini

The psychology of persuasion and how people make decisions.

PsychologyMarketing
Business Battleships by David Meerman Scott
Business Battleships

David Meerman Scott

Competition, marketing, and strategic skills for business success.

BusinessMarketing
Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark
Life 3.0

Max Tegmark

Being human in the age of artificial intelligence and what it means for our future.

Technology
Strategies and best practices for corporate partnering by David Dessers

A comprehensive guide to effective corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, and collaborative business practices.

BusinessManagement
Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking

The final thoughts from one of the greatest minds on the universe and our place in it.

SciencePhilosophy
Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom
Superintelligence

Nick Bostrom

Paths, dangers, and strategies for artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence.

TechnologyPhilosophy
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

How today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses.

BusinessStartupsInnovation
Universal Principles of Design by William Lidwell

125 ways to enhance usability, influence perception, increase appeal, and make better design decisions.

Design
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Black Swan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The impact of highly improbable events and our inability to predict them.

PhilosophyEconomics
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

How the mind works in two systems and how we make decisions.

PsychologyDecision Making
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Zero to One

Peter Thiel

Notes on startups, or how to build the future by creating something new.

BusinessStartupsInnovation
The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts by Rhiannon Beaubien & Shane Parrish

General thinking concepts that help you understand the world and make better decisions.

PsychologyDecision Making
The Great Mental Models: Physics & Chemistry by Rhiannon Beaubien & Shane Parrish
The Great Mental Models: Physics & Chemistry

Rhiannon Beaubien & Shane Parrish

Mental models from physics and chemistry to improve your thinking and problem-solving.

ScienceDecision Making
The Great Mental Models: Systems and Mathematics by Shane Parrish

Turning ordinary moments into extraordinary results through better decision-making.

PsychologyDecision Making
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson

The exclusive biography of the Apple co-founder and visionary.

BiographyTechnologyInnovation
Mechaniek voor Managers by Romeo Baertsoen

A guide to mechanics and engineering principles for managers.

BusinessManagement
Klimaat Schok by Geert Noels
Klimaat Schok

Geert Noels

A comprehensive analysis of the economic and social impact of climate change on society and the economy.

EconomicsClimate ChangeBusiness
Kerngedachten van Karl Marx by Karl Marx

Core ideas and theories of Karl Marx and their relevance today.

PhilosophyEconomics
Geldbijbel by Michaël Van Droogenbroeck
Geldbijbel

Michaël Van Droogenbroeck

A comprehensive guide to money management and financial planning, offering practical advice on personal finance and wealth building.

FinanceEconomics

Most Influential Articles and Podcasts

A curated collection of articles, podcasts, and videos that have shaped my thinking.