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One Up on Wall StreetPeter LynchFinance / Economics7YesFundamentals of how to invest. Lynch's learnings over his lifetime.
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SapiensYuval HarrariScience / Technology / History9YesThe history of humanity
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Homo DeusYuval HarrariScience / Technology / History6NoA possible future of civilisation, based on current trends.
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21 Rules for the 21st CenturyYuval HarrariScience / Technology / History8YesAuthor's view on civilisation today, and how to make sense amidst the complexity.
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Tao Te ChingLao TzuPhilosophy / Spirituality8YesThe Tao philosophy of life
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The Communication BookMikael Krogerus and Roman TschäppelerAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical7NoStrategies to improve your communiciation
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Astrophysics for People in a HurryNeil DG TysonScience / Technology / History7.5MaybeAestheitic prose describing the universe
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Blockchain RevolutionDon & Alex TapscottScience / Technology / History7.5NoA comprehensive introduction to the Blockchain
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New ThinkingDagogo AltraideScience / Technology / History8YesA brief history of technology
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The Psychadelic Explorers GuideJames FadimanScience / Technology / History7.5NoA comprehensive introduction to psychadelic compunds
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Hacking DarwinJamie MetzlScience / Technology / History7.5NoAn overview of the current state of bio-tech and where its headed.
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A Short History of Nearly EverythingBill BrysonScience / Technology / History8NoThe Big Bang to Present. Very thorough. Gets dry in some parts
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Surely you're joking Mr FeynmanRichard FeynmanAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical8NoThe life of Richard Feynman
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OriginalsAdam GrantAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical7NoInsights into the habits of successfull original thinkers
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The Algebra of HapinessScott GallowayAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical7.5NoLife learnings of the author in short essays
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Proof of HeavenEben AlexanderPhilosophy / Spirituality2NoStory of the author through a coma
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Zero to OnePeter ThielBusiness8YesInsights into how to build a successful company
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Crossing the ChasmGeoffery MooreBusiness7.5NoMarketing tactics to navigate deceiving early success of a company and ensure long-term sustenance
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Way of the wolfJordan BelfoortBusiness7NoHow to use the straight line method to sell
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Blue Ocean StrategyRenée Mauborgne and W. Chan KimBusiness7.5NoHow to create new marketplaces free from any competition
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Good to GreatJim CollinsBusiness8NoStrategies implemented by companies to achive massive success
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Founders at WorkJessica LivingstonBusiness6NoConversations with successful founders
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Rich Dad Poor DadRobert KiyosakiFinance / Economics7.5NoAn introduction to personal finance in parable
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UnshakeableTony RobbinsFinance / Economics7.5NoAn introduction to personal finance and investing
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The Coddling of the American MindLukainoff & HaidtEducation7.5NoAn overview of dangerous modes of thought spreading in American universities
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One World School houseSalman KhanEducation7.5NoPitfalls of K-12 and a potential solution
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Free to LearnPeter GrayEducation7.5NoBrief history of human education and an overview of the utility of play
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End of CollegeKevin CarreyEducation7NoOverview of pitfalls of american higher-ed
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Will college pay off?Peter CapelliEducation7NoOverview of pitfalls of american higher-ed
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The Case Against EducationBryan CaplanEducation6.5NoA breakdown of the utility of instituionalised education, through an economist's point of view
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Deschooling SocietyIvan IllichEducation5NoA blunt critique of modern educatioon philosoophy. Tough read -- archaic syntax.
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Is College worth it?William BennetEducation5NoOverview of pitfalls of american higher-ed
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Building the Intentional UniversityBen Nelson and Minerva TeamEducation7.5NoA technical breakdown of how to start a university. Very detailed.
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Hacking your EducationDale StephensEducation6.5NoAn individual's guide to self-education
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AntifragileNassim TalebScience / Technology / History8NoAn analysis of systems, risk, and uncertainty. Focus on antifragility -- things that get stronger from hardship
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Made to stickThe Heath brothersBusiness8NoA framework to think about conveying ideas effectively
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Elon MuskAshlee VanceAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical6.5NoLfe of Elon till date written
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Money: Master the GameTony RobbinsFinance / Economics6NoPersonal Finance 101. Too verbose.
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Thinking in BetsAnne DukeScience / Technology / History7NoIntroduction to rational decsion making. Contains a good resource list. Lots of fluff.
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The Warren Buffet PortfolioRobert G. HagstromFinance / Economics8YesA succinct description of the practice of Value/Focus investing.
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Richest Man in BabylonGeorge ClasonFinance / Economics7.5NoPersonal Finance 101 in parable.
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Little Book of Behavioral InvestingJames MontierFinance / Economics7.5YesIntroduction to Behavioral Finance. How to avoid letting the emotional part of being Human interfere with your investments.
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Zen in the MarketsEdward ToppelFinance / Economics7NoTo the point -- well written. Don't let your ego dictate your actions in the market. Stick to the basic principles. Eg: Buy low, Sell High, etc.
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Little Book of Common Sense InvestingJack BogleFinance / Economics7NoDon't try to beat the market! Buy the market.
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Why Smart People Make Big Money MistakesBelsky & GilovichFinance / Economics7NoIntroduction to behavioural economics. A tad too many anecdotes. Couldv'e been more succinct -- but useful content, nonetheless.
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Economics in One LessonHenry HazlittFinance / Economics6.5NoA good read for someone interested in econ. Fair amount of jargon present.
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Enlightenment NowSteven PinkerScience / Technology / History7.5NoA data driven case for science, rationality, and human progress. A great read, especially for people who believe that the world's best days are behind us. Tough read. Some parts are a bit dry and verbose for my liking.
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AbundancePeter Diamandis & Steven Kotler Science / Technology / History5NoOverview of exponential technologies
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BoldPeter Diamandis & Steven Kotler Science / Technology / History5NoOverview of exponential technologies
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The Future is Faster Than You ThinkPeter Diamandis & Steven Kotler Science / Technology / History7NoOverview of exponential technologies. Skip the previous 2 - just read this.
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The Bitcoin StandardS AmmousScience / Technology / History7NoVery econ heavy, but comprehensive discussion on the value of Bitcoin
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How I made $2MN DarvasFinance / Economics8MaybeStock trading 101
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Market WizardsJack SFinance / Economics7.5YesContains jargon, but very enlightening after one has a grasp of the basics.
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How to make money in stocksO NeilFinance / Economics7MaybeVery formulaic. A step by step process followed by O Neil when trading in stocks.
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Think and Grow RichN HillAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical2NoVery abstrtact. Borderline woo woo. Rather just watch a quick motivational video.
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Reminisence of a stock operatorEdwin LFinance / Economics8YesFictionalised journey of a great stock trader. Very informative.
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Trade like a Market WizardM MinerviniFinance / Economics8YesDetailed breakdown of the pillars of trading. Very good read after a foundational understanding of trading lingo and basics
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Trade like a ChampionM MinerviniFinance / Economics7YesDetailed breakdown of the pillars of trading. However, a slight repetitive compared to Minervini's previous book 'Trade like a champion'
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How to trade in stocksJesse LivermoreFinance / Economics9YesVery good read of the critical aspects of trading. Written with very little jargon and a easy consise read.
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New Market WizardsJack SFinance / Economics7.5YesContains jargon, but very enlightening after one has a grasp of the basics.
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Liar's PokerMichael LewisFinance / Economics6.5NoHistorical account of author's introduction to Salomon Brothers and his journey as a bond trader. I found it esoteric, and filled with a tad too many anecdotes. Book couldve been 20-25% shorter.
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The Network StateBalaji SrinivasanScience / Technology / History6.5NoToooo verbose
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Atomic HabitsJames ClearAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical8Yes
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4 hour work weekTim FerrisAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical6.5Noautomating and make money online 101. Dated.
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Psychology of MoneyFinance / Economics8Yes
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Random walk down wallstreetBurton MalkielFinance / Economics6.5NoGood for personal finance/investing newbies
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Deep WorkCal NewportAbstract / Self Dev / Biographical6.5NoGood primer for productivity. If you're well read on the subject, atomic habits is a better re-read during times of negative spiral
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common stocks and uncommon profitsPhil FisherFinance / Economics7.5YesIntro to fundamental analysis
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Bulls, Bears, and other beasts
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Boomerang
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