This curated guide distills Naval Ravikant’s wisdom on wealth, happiness, and self-improvement, drawn from his tweets, podcasts, and essays. It blends philosophy, mental models, and practical advice for living a rich life—both materially and emotionally. The Almanack encourages clear thinking, long-term decision-making, and personal freedom, becoming a go-to for entrepreneurs and thinkers.
An American author, entrepreneur, and thinker, known for his book The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, which synthesizes the wisdom of entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant on wealth and happiness. Jorgenson's work focuses on distilling complex ideas into actionable insights related to building leverage, mental models, and achieving freedom. His accessible writing makes profound business and life philosophies understandable for a broad audience.
An American designer and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his brand "Visualize Value," which transforms complex business and self-improvement concepts into simple, impactful visual graphics and short, pithy statements. Butcher's work focuses on clarity, leverage, and building valuable skills. He distills abstract ideas into memorable visuals, helping individuals understand and apply principles for creating wealth, improving productivity, and achieving personal growth.
An American entrepreneur, author, and podcaster, renowned for his focus on "lifestyle design," productivity, and deconstructing success. His bestselling books, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools of Titans, offer unconventional strategies for optimizing performance, learning new skills, and achieving financial and personal freedom. Ferriss's experimental approach and emphasis on effectiveness have made him a leading figure in the self-improvement and entrepreneurship spaces.
by Tim Ferriss
Based on his popular podcast The Tim Ferriss Show, this book compiles insights, habits, and tactics from top performers across business, sports, health, and entertainment. Divided into sections on health, wealth, and wisdom, Tools of Titans offers practical takeaways and life hacks. It’s a massive resource for anyone seeking self-optimization, personal growth, or unconventional strategies for success.
In 12 Rules for Life, clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson presents life principles aimed at navigating chaos with order and purpose. Drawing from psychology, mythology, religion, and personal anecdotes, he discusses topics like personal responsibility, discipline, truth-telling, and meaning. Each chapter focuses on a distinct rule—such as “Stand up straight with your shoulders back” or “Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street.” Provocative and deeply philosophical, the book encourages readers to confront suffering and create order in their lives.
by Francis-Noël Thomas, Mark Turner
This book analyzes the “classic style” of writing—a mode that presents truth as if it were self-evident, discovered through observation, and conveyed with clarity and grace. The authors contrast this with other styles (such as practical or bureaucratic writing), offering examples and analysis that reveal how style shapes thought. More than a guide to writing, the book is a meditation on communication, knowledge, and elegance. It’s a favorite among writers, editors, and thinkers who value prose that is persuasive not through ornament but through transparency. It’s especially relevant for anyone striving to write with clarity and precision.
by Simon Sinek
Why are some people and organisations more inventive, pioneering and successful than others? And why are they able to repeat their success again and again? Because in business it doesn't matter what you do, it matters why you do it. Steve Jobs, the Wright brothers and Martin Luther King have one thing in common: they started with why. This book is for anyone who wants to inspire others or to be inspired. Based on the most-watched TED Talk of all time.
About the Author Dale Carnegie (November 24, 1888 -- November 1, 1955) was a celebrated American author and self-improvement guru. Born in poverty on a farm in Missouri, he built himself a successful career as a traveling salesman before moving on to teach public speaking at a New York YMCA in 1912. His course was a hit, and within two years he had moved out of the YMCA and founded the Dale Carnegie Institute to accommodate the huge demand for his classes. His 1936 book HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE was a global bestseller, selling almost 5 million copies during his lifetime and becoming a staple of business curriculums around the world.