Books that I’ve loved and recommend for a great read anytime.
Robert Greene is an incredible author and I haven’t found a work of his that I haven’t enjoyed.
The 48 Laws of Power
Incredible work by an incredible scientist. He set out to write a book about how we have free will, and ended up with a different conclusion. Mind-bending
Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will
Every human on the planet should be required to read this book.
Faithfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World
Exceptional storytelling of human’s relationship with technology and how our interaction with the world and our fellow humans has changed in the last 500k years
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Malcolm Gladwell is at his best here. Each chapter delves into people who succeeded in various fields and the circumstances around them which enabled them to get their break/succeed.
Outliers: The Story of Success
Not an endorsement of the person, but very compelling biography about his story. Provides a greater understanding of the last 2 years of events and controversy.
Elon Musk
It’s more applicable now than ever before. If you haven’t read it, fix that immediately. You will not regret it!
1984: 75th Anniversary
I had the same thought - since when is he an author? Well I was wrong. Incredible book, very easy read, very enjoyable. Exceptionally relatable especially for young men.
Greenlights
Climate will impact all of us in the next 100 years. Good to get some additional data and thoughts because some problems are complicated and our connection to the carbon cycle is practically required for every industrial nation.
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: Solutions & Breakthroughs
Quick and easy and a pallet cleanser for some heavier topics. Never thought about my relationship with caffeine and Pollan brings his unique perspective yet again!