Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World — David Epstein (Review)
Epstein’s Range celebrates the value of curiosity and cross-disciplinary learning in a complex, fast-changing world.
How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie (Review)
Carnegie’s 1936 classic offers timeless lessons in courtesy and persuasion, but some advice now feels formulaic and outdated.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance — Angela Duckworth (Review)
Angela Duckworth’s Grit shows that sustained effort and purpose drive achievement more powerfully than talent or luck.
The Art of War — Sun Tzu (Review)
Sun Tzu’s The Art of War teaches that victory comes from preparation, adaptability, and leading with clarity. Its wisdom remains as relevant today as ever.
Dare to Lead — Brené Brown (Review)
Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead transforms vulnerability into a leadership strength, offering practical tools for courage, empathy, and trust.
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience — Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (Review)
Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow explains how balance, purpose, and focused attention create the optimal conditions for happiness and creativity.
Principles: Life and Work — Ray Dalio (Review)
Ray Dalio’s Principles blends memoir and management philosophy, offering a system for decision-making and personal growth based on radical truth and reflection.
The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel (Review)
Housel’s modern classic argues that behavior matters more than knowledge in financial outcomes — patience and perspective drive long-term success.
The 4-Hour Workweek — Timothy Ferriss (Review)
Ferriss challenges conventional career paths, promoting lifestyle design and automation as keys to freedom and productivity.
Meditations — Marcus Aurelius (Review)
Marcus Aurelius’s private reflections offer timeless guidance on resilience, duty, and inner freedom — a Stoic classic for modern readers.