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The key books for activating your best potential
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Self Improvent
Fiction that fulfils our imagination
Economic Topic
Personal Economics and Decision Making
After reading this book, I finally realised! All this time, I thought my financial problems were because I wasn't good at maths. Turns out? Managing money is 100% about self-control, not measuring your IQ! Get ready to be surprised by how simple the ...
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and ...
Ever wondered, “Why do I always make the wrong financial decisions?” This book dissects the two ways of thinking in your head—the quick and the logical—to uncover the “virus” of bias that ruins every investment or financial decision you make.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, Paperback
This book is amazing! I've been stressing out about how to predict the market. Turns out, the best investment is the simplest one: don't try to be clever! Malkiel says that for people like us, just put our money into index funds (passive investments)...
A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel
Changing many people's perspective on money. Emphasising the difference between assets (which generate money) and liabilities (which cost money) and the importance of financial literacy.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
This book teaches the principles of becoming a value investor who focuses on capital security and long-term profits.
The Intelligent Investor, 3rd Ed.: The Definitive Book on Value Investing
Explaining how human history, from ancient civilisations to the present day, has been shaped by the development of financial instruments such as debt, bonds and stock markets.
The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World: 10th Anniversary Edition
Nobel Prize-winning work. Using an experimental approach to understand why poor people make certain decisions and how best to tackle global poverty.
Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
Using economic tools to analyse and solve unusual everyday puzzles, such as why crime rates are falling or why certain children's names are becoming popular.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner
Discussing the phenomenon of ‘Black Swans’—events that are extremely rare, unpredictable, and have a major impact (such as financial crises or pandemics). Teaching how to live in a world full of uncertainty.
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (With a new section: "On Robustness and Fragility")
Choose the Right Stocks: Focus on Growth and Income
How to Make Money in Any Market
Self Improvent
This is the most comprehensive and practical guide to the science of habits that will immediately boost your productivity.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
This book provides practical tips for training your brain to focus longer and produce high-quality work.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
This book teaches that although we cannot control circumstances, we can always control our response to them.
Man's Search for Meaning
Providing the ethical and character foundation for long-term success, both in personal and professional life.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
A refreshingly honest take on prioritizing what really matters in life. I appreciated how it encourages focusing energy on meaningful things instead of trivial worries.
The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson - Lemuria Books
A book that emphasizes purpose over process. It made me rethink the “why” behind my actions, both personally and professionally.
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire
Focuses on doing less but better. I found it incredibly freeing to cut out unnecessary clutter and concentrate on what truly matters.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Offers simple, yet profound principles for living a more peaceful and authentic life. I often return to these agreements when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide
Explains how passion and persistence often outweigh raw talent. It motivated me to keep pushing through challenges even when progress feels slow.
GRIT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
A profoundly moving book about finding purpose even in the toughest circumstances. It helped me reflect on what truly matters in life.
Man's Search For Meaning: Classic Tribute
Teaches how to achieve “flow” moments in work and life. It encouraged me to structure tasks to become more engaged and present.
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Shows the impact of a morning routine on productivity and mindset. I started incorporating small morning habits, and it transformed how I begin my day.
The Miracle Morning: Not-So-Obvious Secret
A gentle exploration of purpose and longevity inspired by Japanese wisdom
Ikigai: Secretos de Japón para vida feliz
A reflective book on self-sabotage and transformation — empathetic and practical.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
Fiction that fulfils our imagination
This is a heartfelt exploration of regret, potential, and the meaning of life.
The Midnight Library
Only this book successfully combines the tranquillity of nature with the intrigue of a whodunit mystery. The story of a girl from the swamps teaches you the meaning of isolation and true strength. Breathtaking!
Where the Crawdads Sing
7 Marriages, 1 Everlasting Scandal. This isn't just a story about the glamour of old Hollywood, but about ambition, self-love, and brutal truth.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo