My Reading List
Books that changed how I think about money, work, and building things. Every single one on this list I actually read. None of them are here because someone paid me.
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Personal Finance
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert T. Kiyosaki
What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. One of the best money books ever written.
I Will Teach You to Be Rich
Ramit Sethi
A no-guilt, 6-week program for getting your finances together: automation, investing, and spending without guilt.
Side Hustles
The $100 Startup
Chris Guillebeau
Reinvent the way you earn a living, do what you love, and create a new future.
Side Hustle
Chris Guillebeau
From Idea to Income in 27 Days. A practical, step-by-step guide to launching a side business.
Company of One
Paul Jarvis
Why staying small is the next big thing for business. Question growth and build profitably.
Self-Improvement
Atomic Habits
James Clear
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.
Deep Work
Cal Newport
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World.
Show Your Work!
Austin Kleon
10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered. Perfect for building in public.
Tech & Programming
The Pragmatic Programmer
David Thomas & Andrew Hunt
Your Journey to Mastery. One of the most influential programming books ever written.
Clean Code
Robert C. Martin
A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. Learn to write code that reads like well-written prose.
Don't Make Me Think
Steve Krug
A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability. Essential reading for anyone building web products.