Bookshelf
Books That Shaped My Thinking
- Elon Musk - by Walter Isaacson
- I'm amazed at what Elon has accomplished in his life and fascinated with how he's able to do everything he does. Isaacson's biography gives us a glimpse into what makes Elon, Elon.
- Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity - by Kim Scott
- This book reshaped my thinking about how to manage and what it means to be a manager of people. More importantly Kim brings to light the dominating role company culture plays in this.
- Demand-Side Sales 101: Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress - by Bob Moesta and Greg Engle
- I was introduced to this book when taking Ryan Singer's Shaping in Real Life course and the concepts it introduced through Jobs to be Done became some of the guiding principles I use when thinking about how to develop product.
- Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - by David Goggins
- I truly admire people that constantly push themselves to the limits. David Goggins has lived an amazing life and teaches everyone that their limits are well beyond what they think.
- Stillness is the Key - by Ryan Holiday
- This book is a good reminder of the importance of solitude in an enegry-draining, always-on world.
- Software as a Science: Unlock Limitless Recurring Revenue Without Losing Control - by Dan Martell, Matt Verlaque, Johnny Page, Marcel Petitpas
- An amazing book that is a must for anyone involved in a SaaS business. This book addresses the hard parts for software developers: pricing, marketing, and other hard parts.
- Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It - by Chris Voss
- Maybe an odd choice for this list, but this book has lessons for everyone even if you don't consider yourself a "negotiator".
- NIV Bible
- Saving the best for last. Nothing on this site means more to me than this. I invite everyone to get a copy and learn of God's mercy and grace for us sinners.