Books that changed how I think, work, and build software. After 10+ years in tech, these are the ones I keep pushing onto teammates, friends, and anyone who asks. Mix of business, product, productivity, and a few timeless classics — every one survive...
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If you’re looking to start your own magical collection or want the perfect gift for a reader, you can't go wrong with the complete 1-7 box set. There is something so comforting about having the entire physical collection on your shelf. It’s a timeles...
Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set, Books 1-7
The book I gift most. 1% better every day sounds like marketing until you apply it to code reviews and gym sessions. My copy is more highlighter than paper.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
Read this if you write code for a living. Newports case for 4-hour focus blocks changed how I structure my sprint days — my output doubled in a month.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success
Science fiction for people who debug for a living. A lone astronaut solves impossible problems with physics and duct tape. I finished it in two sittings.
Project Hail Mary (Movie Tie-In): A Novel
The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen - how to start and scale network effects. Must-read for any tech founder.
The Cold Start Problem: Start & Scale Network Effects
Sapiens — Yuval Noah Harari, brief history of humankind