My Favorite Books

A collection of books that have influenced my perspective on business, philosophy, and life.

Reading Now

The Beginning of Infinity

The Beginning of Infinity

David Deutsch

Explanations that transform the world. A deep dive into knowledge, progress, and the infinite potential of human understanding.

Recommendations

Zero to One

Zero to One

Peter Thiel

One of the best life philosophy books disguised as a business book. It challenges you to think for yourself and create value in unique ways.

The Pathless Path

The Pathless Path

Paul Millerd

Optimize for adventure over safety. It argues that the 'safe' path isn't truly safe, and the uncertain path isn't as dangerous as we fear—but infinitely more rewarding.

Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog

Phil Knight

An incredible example of a life well-lived. Phil Knight's memoir is a raw, honest look at the messy reality of building something great.

The Courage to Be Disliked

The Courage to Be Disliked

Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

The book I recommend most often. It liberates you with a powerful idea: true freedom is having the courage to be disliked, to accept conflict, and to live on your own terms.

The War of Art

The War of Art

Steven Pressfield

The ultimate guide to finishing projects. It identifies 'Resistance' as the force that stops us and gives you the tools to push through the hardest part—the last 5%.

Meditations

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Timeless wisdom that yields new insights with every read. Marcus Aurelius's private notes remind us to focus on what we can control and live with virtue.