These are the books that shaped how I think about creativity, purpose and mindset, with The Alchemist at the top. I came back to several of them during slow stretches in my career and they helped me reset. Start with whichever title speaks to where y...
It’s amazing, you’ll feel a spiritual connection to the words as if the story was really about you.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
An instant classic in my world felt very connected to every word.
Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington
A journey of the soul. This book feels like meditating in story form, showing you that peace comes from within
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Poetry of Life
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Blueprints for a successful mindset
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Mini book with mega potential
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
Learn to create without fear!
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
This one is like a friend telling you to create without fear. It'll open up your imagination.
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Mind blowing, better than the movie. Secrets of history and religion.
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Ras Tafari teachings in bite sized portions
The Wise Mind of Emperor Haile Sellassie I
Life changing but practical. How small steps can create massive change in your life.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
A story of culture and change
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
This book is motivational and psychological, written in a piculiar way that bends facts and fiction together
The Astral Thread by Grei Reid
Take the leap of faith, it will be worth it.
Jump by Steve Harvey
Reconnect with forgotten ancestry
African Heroes: Discovering Christian Heritage
A short book with timeless wisdom. You’ll rethink how you speak, act, and live.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Like a guide to escaping your own mind. You’ll feel lighter, freer, and more awake.
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Every page feels like meditation. You’ll learn how to stop overthinking and just be.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Happiness explained simply. Gentle wisdom with real-life ways to feel better daily.
The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama
Proof that even in the darkest moments, life has purpose. A book that stays with you forever.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Reads like a story, but it’s really life lessons in disguise. Inspiring and unforgettable.
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
This one changed how I think about assets, income and ownership. As a producer, owning my masters and my work suddenly made much more sense.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Showed me how small routines compound. I used the cue-routine-reward idea to build a steady daily studio and workout schedule.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Helped me protect long, uninterrupted blocks for writing and producing. Phone off, door closed, and I get more done in two hours than in a distracted day.
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Made me see talent as something you build. It changed how I treat a beat that isn't working yet: not a failure, just not finished.
