01Thinking
Thinking, Fast and Slow
A landmark exploration of the fast, intuitive and slow, deliberate systems that shape human judgment.
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02Writing
Bird by Bird
Warm, candid and practical guidance on writing, creativity and the life surrounding the work.
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Deep Work
A persuasive case for focused, distraction-free work in a constantly connected world.
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Make It Stick
Research-informed techniques for building durable learning and stronger memory.
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Atomic Habits
A practical system for turning small, consistent changes into meaningful long-term results.
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Start with Why
A framework for using purpose to create clarity, loyalty and inspired action.
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Twenty enduring selections for writers, researchers, leaders, creators and lifelong learners.
01
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman • Thinking
02
How to Read a Book
Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren • Learning
03
Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott • Writing
04
Deep Work
Cal Newport • Productivity
05
The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr. & E. B. White • Writing
06
On Writing
Stephen King • Writing
07
Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown • Learning
08
Atomic Habits
James Clear • Growth
09
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield • Creativity
10
Educated
Tara Westover • Memoir
11
The Art of Thinking Clearly
Rolf Dobelli • Thinking
12
The Power of Habit
Charles Duhigg • Growth
13
Grit
Angela Duckworth • Growth
14
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey • Leadership
15
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck • Growth
16
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson • Growth
17
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari • History
18
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries • Business
19
Zero to One
Peter Thiel • Business
20
Start with Why
Simon Sinek • Leadership
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