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Oct 30 • 27 tweets • 9 min read

Audible recently released its list of the 25 best audiobooks of the 21st century.

Here are their 25 best books of the past 25 years:

(non-fiction edition)

1) "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins

Both memoir and self-improvement guide, the retired Navy SEAL and endurance athlete's book has changed innumerable lives with its message of determination and resilience.

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Jul 30 • 12 tweets • 3 min read

Over the past few months I've been fortunate to meet 50+ amazing authors.

This includes NYT bestsellers, authors who've sold 1+ million books, and authors who've made millions of dollars from their books.

Here are 10 key lessons I've learned from them:

1) The BEST Way To Sell Books Changes Every 10 Years

In the 2000s, it was newspapers and magazines.

In 2010s, it was popular blogs and TV shows.

In 2020s, it's podcasts and social media.

Now it's TikTok shop and newsletters.

Jul 24 • 12 tweets • 4 min read

If you want to become wealthy & well-known this book is for you.

Rory & AJ Vaden have helped 1,000+ people build their personal brand including Lewis Howes, Ed Mylett, and Amy Porterfield.

Here are 10 key lessons from their book:

1) It does you no good to be the "world's best-kept secret."

In order for someone to do business with you, they first have to know about you.

Jul 22 • 12 tweets • 4 min read

Wealth isn’t a straight line, it’s a ladder.

At each level, how you earn, spend, and invest money changes dramatically.

Here are 10 key lessons from "The Wealth Ladder" by @dollarsanddata:

1) The 6 levels of wealth:

Level 1: Lower class ($0 - $10k)
Level 2: Working class ($10k - $100k)
Level 3: Middle class ($100k - $1M)
Level 4: Upper middle class ($1M - $10M)
Level 5: Upper class ($10M - $100M)
Level 6: The superrich ($100M+)

Jul 21 • 9 tweets • 3 min read

Every person has rights and the same is true for readers.

This book has sold 1M+ copies worldwide and taught countless people how to love reading.

Here are 7 key lessons from "The Rights of the Reader":

1) A well-chosen book saves you from everything, including yourself.

Jul 9 • 12 tweets • 3 min read

10 Awesome Visual Book Summaries:

1) Atomic Habits by James Clear

2) "The First 20 Hours" by Josh Kaufman

Jun 11 • 12 tweets • 4 min read

Are you constantly reading books, listening to podcasts, or watching videos, but feel stuck in life?

In today’s modern world, more information isn’t the answer–it’s what’s stopping you from becoming successful.

Here are 10 key lessons from "Lean Learning" by @PatFlynn:

1) Action without information is chaos, but information without action is a waste.

Jun 3 • 12 tweets • 4 min read

This book is the ultimate guide to becoming a better reader.

It's sold 500,000+ copies and will teach you how to get more value out of every book you read.

Here are 10 key lessons from "How To Read A Book":

1) In tackling a difficult book for the first time, read it through without stopping.

May 20 • 9 tweets • 3 min read

Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep?

Sleep scientist and recovering insomniac Dr. Merijn van de Laar has spent 10+ years researching sleep.

Here are 7 key lessons from his book "How to Sleep Like a Caveman":

1) You naturally become more of a morning person as you get older.

May 12 • 14 tweets • 4 min read

The most critical skill you’ve never been taught–thinking clearly.

@ShaneAParrish has spent decades studying mental models and writing about how to make better decisions.

Here are 12 key lessons from his bestselling book "Clear Thinking":

1) Our desire to feel right overpowers our desire to be right.

May 2 • 12 tweets • 4 min read

You don't need to develop a world-changing idea to make millions of dollars.

Nick Huber grew his net worth to $50 million by building boring yet lucrative businesses. And you can do the same.

Here are 10 key lessons from "The Sweaty Startup" by @sweatystartup:

1) Entrepreneurship is the best way–and arguably the only way–to get seriously wealthy.

Apr 21 • 12 tweets • 3 min read

Jefferson Fisher is the internet's favorite communicator.

He's a trial lawyer whose communication tips have gained him 10+ million followers and 1+ BILLION views on social media.

Here are 10 key lessons from "The Next Conversation" by @jefferson_fishr:

1) Your words have a ripple effect.

Apr 18 • 13 tweets • 4 min read

This is one of the craziest books I've ever read.

Judy Henderson was sentenced to life in prison for a crime she didn't commit.

She spent 36 years in prison until the Governor pardoned her.

Here are 10 lessons from "When The Light Finds Us":

1) By the time Judy was freed, she had spent more time behind bars than in the free world.

Apr 11 • 12 tweets • 3 min read

This is the most popular non-fiction book in the world right now.

It's a #1 global bestseller that's selling 100,000+ copies every WEEK.

Here are 10 key lessons from "The Let Them Theory" by @melrobbins:

1) Let Them is all about recognizing what's in your control and what isn't.

Apr 8 • 22 tweets • 5 min read

Naval Ravikant is one of the most respected investors of our time.

He credits reading 1-2 hours per day as the main reason he's been so successful.

Here are 20 helpful reading tips from @naval:

https://x.com/naval/status/1002068699761659905

Mar 27 • 13 tweets • 4 min read

If you want to get ahead in your career, you need to be:

Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy.

Those traits helped @itsjennywood go from entry-level to executive at Google.

Here are 10 key lessons from her book "Wild Courage":

1) The 9 traits that will help you become successful (if used correctly)

Mar 26 • 12 tweets • 4 min read

I asked my audience of 340,000 people:

"What's an amazing book that doesn't get enough attention?"

Here were the 10 most popular answers:

1) "A Million Miles In A Thousand Years" by Donald Miller

Donald Miller explores how editing his life like a story helped him create a more meaningful and adventurous existence.

257 pages

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Mar 21 • 12 tweets • 3 min read

If you want to optimize your brain & improve your mood you need to understand these 4 brain chemicals:

-Dopamine
-Oxytocin
-Serotonin
-Endorphins

Here are 10 key lessons from "The DOSE Effect" by @tjpower:

1) Dopamine = Motivational chemical
Oxytocin = Connection chemical
Serotonin = Mood & Energy chemical
Endorphins = De-Stressing chemical

Mar 16 • 5 tweets • 2 min read

The 4 best books I’ve read in 2025 so far:

You can read a summary of "Tiny Experiments" here:

alexandbooks.beehiiv.com/p/tiny-experim…

Mar 13 • 12 tweets • 3 min read

Charlie Munger famously said, "Avoid stupidity, it's easier than seeking brilliance."

And that's what investor @Ritholtz's new book is all about–avoiding bad ideas, numbers, and behaviors.

Here are 10 key lessons from "How NOT To Invest":

1) 10 Steps to becoming a better investor

Mar 6 • 13 tweets • 4 min read

What if instead of treating life as one straight path you treated it as a series of tiny experiments?

That's what neuroscientist and entrepreneur @neuranne's new book is all about.

Here are 10 key lessons from "Tiny Experiments":

1) The most difficult thing is the decision to act:

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