Push the rock up the mountain. Read these.
Books have been one of the most important tools in shaping my life. Ever since I was a kid I found mentors in the books I read, fiction and nonfiction. I put together a list of the books that I would recommend. If any of them interest you, please use the link provided and I get a small percentage of the sale price.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Man’s Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psycho-therapeutic method, Logotherapy, which is based on the premise that the primary motivational force of an individual is to find meaning in life.
Viktor Frankl’s Mans Search for Meaning is the greatest book I have ever read. This book was essential in forming my philosophical and psychological views. I recommend this book to every person, especially those who are going through a chaotic time.
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor who practiced Stoic Philosophy throughout his life. Meditations is Marcus Aurelius’ journal from about 161 to 180 AD, it is filled with great philosophical insights through Marcus reminding himself how to live a good life—as well as how to properly die.
Meditations was my true introduction to stoicism, a philosophy that I use to guide the way in which I live. I recommend this book to anyone who is going through an existential crisis, or is unsure how to live their life.
The Gulag Archipelago
The Gulag Archipelago is history and memoir of life in the Soviet Union’s prison camp system by Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
The Gulag Archipelago is a work of art, depicting the dangers of ideology. I recommend this book to anyone who is gripped by ideology, whether extremely liberal, or extremely conservative.
Tools of Titans
Tools of Titans is a distillation of most of Tim Ferris’ podcasts with individuals who are the best in their field. It is broken into three categories: health, wealth, and wisdom.
Tools of Titans is the most pragmatically useful book I have read. It is packed full of tips to improve your fitness, your knowledge, and your bank account.
Antifragile
Antifragile is a book by Nassim Taleb about the idea of antifragility, a term that describes a category of things that not only gain from chaos but need it to survive and flourish.
Antifragile is an excellent book for learning how to respond to life’s unknown events, or Black Swan events. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how to proceed during chaotic times.
The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is exactly as the title states. It details out different strategies to gaining and holding power, with countless examples from histories most powerful individuals.
The 48 Laws of Power is essential reading for the naive or for someone trying to rise the political or corporate ranks.
On Writing Well
On Writing Well by William Zinsser is a detailed guide on how to write nonfiction of all kinds.
College writing classes are thousands of dollars. This book is fifteen bucks for about the same amount information—although thousands of hours of practice are still necessary. I recommend this to anyone who wants to write or anyone who uses writing in their career.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a self help book that gives techniques on how to deal with people, how to make people like you, how to win people to your way of thinking, and how to be a leader.
Most self help books are absolute bullshit but this book has some very useful ideas when it comes to business and personal relationships. I recommend this book to everyone, but mostly to young people who are just beginning their journey into the world.
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