Nassim Nicholas Taleb spent 21 years as a risk taker before becoming a researcher in philosophical, mathematical, and (mostly) practical problems with probability.

He is the author of the Incerto, a five-volume philosophical essay on uncertainty.

19 powerful sentences by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 🧵 1)

“The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom”

A profoundly powerful book that has the potential to transform your life entirely if you embrace it. It offers inspiring source of knowledge that will help you build a comprehensively fulfilling and happier life.

7 lessons from the book: 1) Find happiness and joy in the time you have to yourself:

“The newest technical papers and the oldest books are the best sources of arbitrage. They contain the least popular facts and the most monetizable truths”, says Balaji Srinivasan.

25 books recommended by @balajis:

1) The Princeton Companion to Mathematics by Timothy Gowers 2-3)

The Bhagavad Gita serves as a personal guide. It is not an external dialogue but an internal one: between the ordinary human personality, full of questions about the meaning of life, and our deepest Self, which is divine.

12 lessons from the book: The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu scripture, written in verses, that forms one part of the Mahabharata epic in ancient India. It offers something to every seeker after God, of whatever temperament, by whatever path. It is a handbook for Self-realization and a guide to action.

There are eighteen chapters which are classified into three six-chapters. The first third deals with karma yoga (the yoga of selfless actions), the second with jnana yoga (the yoga of knowledge) and the last with bhakti yoga (the yoga of devotion).

17 books recommended by Yung Pueblo:

1) The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran 2-3)

“It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki”

I don't usually read books on love and relationships, but this was a beautiful read. It will help you set on the path of choosing yourself and give you a roadmap to finding the love you deserve.

5 lessons from the book: 1) A huge part of the healing process is learning how to accept ourselves in spite of our shortcoming.

“Deep Work by Cal Newport”

An extremely well-written book which will help you to cultivate intense focus, produce real value, thrive and reap great rewards in an increasingly distracted world. I highly recommend it.

9 lessons from the book: 1) What is deep work?

Professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit.

“How to Live an Extraordinary Life by Anthony Pompliano”

In this book, Anthony writes 65 letters to his children with inspiring lessons on how to succeed in business, have great relationships, do well with money, and live a healthier and happier life.

10 lessons from the book: 1) Everything in your life is made up of details:

20 most beautiful libraries in the world:

1) Starfield Library – Seoul, South Korea 2) The Library of Trinity College – Dublin, Ireland

“Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio”

This is an extraordinary book and I highly recommend it if you haven't read it yet.

8 principles for when you feel like you're failing: 1)

25 books recommended by @elonmusk:

1) The Parasitic Mind by Gad Saad 2-3)

This book is so hilarious.

Instead of cliché positivity affirmations, it is a collection of sarcastic and realistic affirmations that acknowledge the hidden and disappointing feelings we all have.

Here are 12 of my favorites from the book: 1)

10 powerful laws to get ahead in life and living with purpose:

1) Always say less than necessary. 2) Win through your actions, never through argument.

5 best books to read on Business & Entrepreneurship in 2025:

1) Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez 2) The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

25 books recommended by Walter Isaacson:

1) Measure What Matters by John Doerr 2-3)

Atomic Habits by James Clear is one of the most impactful books on habit formation that will help you achieve success that lasts.

A great book to read or reread at this time of the year to build a strong foundation for 2025.

9 lessons from the book: 1) 1% Better Every Day:

Habits are the compound interest of self improvement. If you can get just 1 percent better each day, you’ll end up with the results that are nearly 37 times better after one year.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

I have lost count of how many times I’ve read this book over the years. It is a rare gem of a book, and touches the very core of every heart earnestly seeking its own destiny on the journey of life.

13 powerful quotes from the book: 1)

My top 12 favorite books of 2024:

One lessons from each book 🧵 1) The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter:

In modern society, it's suddenly possible to survive without being challenged.

We have no idea what exists on the edges of our potential. And by not having any idea what it's like out on the edge . . . we really are missing something vital.

@Michael_Easter

Mental models describe the way the world works. This book is about getting out of our own way so we can better understand how the world really is and make better decisions. Very highly recommend it!

9 great mental models that will improve your understanding: 1) The Map is not the Territory:

Jack Dorsey is the co-founder and former CEO of X (previously Twitter). He has recommended countless books over the years on X and interviews that had a major influence on him.

21 books recommended by @jack:

1) The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh 2-3)

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius remain a significant work in philosophy, offering personal reflections on living a good life, dealing with adversity, and maintaining inner peace.

19 powerful sentences by Marcus Aurelius that will change how you view the world: 1) “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”

— Marcus Aurelius