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Jul 14 22 tweets 6 min read
20 Must-Read Nonfiction Book's Visual Summary:

1) Atomic Habits by James Clear Image 2) The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Image
Jul 11 9 tweets 3 min read
“Books allow us to fully explore a topic and immerse ourselves in a deeper way than most media today”, says Mark Zukerberg.

15 books recommended by Mark Zukerberg:

1) The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzImage 2-3) Image
Jul 7 11 tweets 3 min read
“Atomic Habits by James Clear”

One of the most impactful books on habit formation that will help you achieve success that lasts.

The book has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages.

9 lessons from the book:Image 1) A habit is a routine or behavior that is performed regularly – and, in many cases, automatically.

The more a habit becomes a part of your life, the less you need outside encouragement to follow through.
Jul 5 9 tweets 3 min read
“Crypto Confidential by Nat Eliason”

An unfiltered, honest and wild story of cryptocurrency casino culture. It was very engaging and hard to put down. I would highly recommend anyone interested in crypto or investing. The book is out on July 8, 2024.

7 lessons from the book:Image 1) Bitcoin provides two compelling use cases besides speculation: Image
Jul 2 10 tweets 4 min read
“Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier”

The best book I've read this year. 10/10

An eminently important, compelling and essential read for all parents. Great recommendations by @elonmusk and I can't recommend enough.

8 lessons from the book:Image 1) The rising generation has received more therapy than any prior generation.

And yet in not a single Western country has this treatment made a dent in the incidence of major depressive disorder.

Many countries saw an increase. Image
Jul 1 10 tweets 3 min read
“I was raised by books. Books, and then my parents” says Elon Musk.

He encourages people to read a lot of books, try to ingest as much information as you can and develop good general knowledge. Try to learn a little about everything.

20 books recommended by @elonmusk 🧵

1) Life 3.0 by Max TegmarkImage 2-3) Image
Jun 28 17 tweets 5 min read
15 Must-Read Nonfiction Book's Visual Summary:

[A Thread] 🧵

1) Atomic Habits by James ClearImage 2) Deep Work by Cal Newport Image
Jun 28 12 tweets 4 min read
“Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu”

The book was compiled in China around 2,500 years ago. It is a series of meditations beloved by seekers all over the world and it reads like poetry to the soul and mind.

This short book is both a quick read and a long study.

10 lessons from the book:Image 1) PEACE:

Peace is meant to be our natural state. Image
Jun 27 11 tweets 4 min read
10 books that will Increase Your Intelligence 🧵

1) The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Elegant, startling, and universal in its applications, this book explores the extreme impact of rare and unpredictable events and will change the way you look at the world.Image 2) The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch

It explores and establishes deep connections between the laws of nature, knowledge, and the human potential for progress.

Highly recommended book by @naval and @sama as well. Image
Jun 26 11 tweets 4 min read
“Rewire by Nicole Vignola”

Well written, clear and engaging read. In this book, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how to rewire your brain, to design new habits, shift your mindset and reverse unwanted behaviors to create the best version of yourself.

9 lessons from the book:Image 1) How the brain changes: Image
Jun 25 9 tweets 3 min read
“The best investment you can make, is an investment in yourself. The more you learn, the more you’ll earn”, says Warren Buffet.

15 books recommended by Warren Buffett:

1) Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger (edited by Peter Kaufman) Image 2-3) Image
Jun 24 9 tweets 3 min read
A candid and inspiring memoir which charts her life in swimming.

She is one of the best swimmers ever to compete and her story is about testing yourself against the difficult, and seeing who you become on the other side.

7 of my favorite highlights from the book: Image 1) For Katie, the pool will always be a sanctuary place, a place to quiet the mind - she is always in the pool. Image
Jun 21 9 tweets 3 min read
15 books recommended by Bill Gates:

1) Brave New Words by Sal KhanImage 2-3) Image
Jun 20 7 tweets 3 min read
Communication is a superpower. Our personal and professional success depends upon our ability to understand and be understood.

6 best books that will guide you to become an effective communicator:

1) Supercommunicators by Charles DuhiggImage 2) How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

A life changing book for building and improving positive and successful relationships with people in all areas of your life. Image
Jun 16 11 tweets 3 min read
10 Must-Read Books Recommended by 10 Billionaires:

1) Elon Musk - Zero to One by Peter ThielImage 2) Sam Altman - The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch Image
Jun 15 12 tweets 4 min read
“The Dip by Seth Godin”

Brilliant, succinct and very useful read. It provides an interesting perspective on how to determine when to quit and when to keep going to be the best in the world.

10 lessons from the book 🧵Image 1) Winners quit all the time. They just quit the right stuff at the right time. Image
Jun 14 13 tweets 4 min read
12 Must-Read Nonfiction Book's Visual Summary:

1) The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselImage 2) Atomic Habits by James Clear Image
Jun 12 10 tweets 3 min read
“Scarcity Brain” by @Michael_Easter reveals the evolutionary foundations behind our brain’s fixations so that we can recognize the trap, get out of it and embark on journey of living more satisfying, healthier and meaningful life. Highly recommend it!

8 lessons from the book 🧵Image 1) Scarcity Brain (cues): Image
Jun 12 23 tweets 9 min read
“At the end of the day, the only thing that you truly can control is where you place your attention and where you place your effort”, says Dr. Andrew Huberman.

And reading can enhance your speaking ability.

21 books recommended by @hubermanlab 🧵 Image 1) Outlive by @PeterAttiaMD

“It is the best book on human health. Finally, there is a modern, thorough, clear, and actionable manual for how to maximize our immediate and long-term health.

Firmly grounded in data and real-life conditions, this is the most accurate and comprehensive health guide published to date.

Outlive is not just informative, it is important.”

― Andrew Huberman.Image
Jun 10 8 tweets 3 min read
“Brave New Words” by Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, is an important, optimistic and invaluable guide on how generative AI will transform education and learning. I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Here are 6 key lessons from the book: Image 1) When it comes to technology and education, it is not that technology is good or bad, it is how you use it that matters. Image
Jun 6 11 tweets 4 min read
“Soul in the Game by Vitaliy Katsenelson”

A wonderful compilation of inspiring stories and hard-won lessons on how to live a meaningful life.

This book is also recommended by Morgan Housel, Nassim Nicholas Taleb and many other authors.

Here are 9 key lessons from the book:Image 1) Negative Visualization:

You imagine you are going to lose something or somebody.

Once you realize that everyone (and everything) around you is transitory, you value people and things a lot more. Image