Books that have shaped how I think about business, technology, and life. I re-read many of these annually.
Business & Startups
The bible for modern startup building. Changed how I think about product development and validated learning.
Thiel's contrarian thinking on innovation and building monopolies. Every page has insight.
The unvarnished truth about being a CEO. Required reading for anyone in leadership.
Product & Design
Understanding habit-forming products. Use this power responsibly.
The fundamentals of good design. Changes how you see the world around you.
Basecamp's approach to product development. Refreshing alternative to Agile.
Technology & Systems
A novel about DevOps that teaches systems thinking better than any textbook.
The art of writing readable, maintainable code. Every developer should read this.
Personal Growth
Practical framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones. Changed my daily routines.
Understanding cognitive biases. Essential for better decision-making.
Stoic philosophy from a Roman emperor. Timeless wisdom for modern life.
Fiction & Biography
Adventures of a curious mind. Shows the joy of learning and questioning.
The definitive biography. Complex, inspiring, and cautionary tale all at once.