Lists – #undercomplicated

Nonfiction

Nonfiction is like a trustworthy friend who always tells you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.

Nonfiction is a genre of literature that is based on real-life events, people, and facts. It includes a wide range of writing styles such as biographies, memoirs, self-help, history, science, and more. The purpose of nonfiction is to provide factual information and educate the reader on a specific topic or idea. Nonfiction often presents real-life stories, experiences, and facts that can be used to inform, inspire, and influence the reader. It is the opposite of fiction, which is based on imaginary events, people, and places.

best-regarded must-reads

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes by Stephen Hawking
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Factfulness by Hans Rosling
No Logo by Naomi Klein
How to Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Orientalism by Edward W. Said
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Mindfulness

Well, it’s like when your brain goes on a long vacation to a zen garden, but it also brings along all the noisy thoughts and distractions from the airport security line. So, you try to relax and find inner peace while your brain is screaming about that email you forgot to send and that deadline you’re going to miss. Good luck with that!

Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the current moment, without judgment or distraction. It involves bringing your attention to your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, and accepting them without trying to change them. Essentially, it’s like having a mental spa day where you focus on yourself and let go of all your worries, but without the fancy robes and cucumber water.

these are the books

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Power of Now: A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Thoughts Without a Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective by Mark Epstein
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice by Shunryu Suzuki
How to Have a Good Day: Think Bigger, Feel Better and Transform Your Working Life by Caroline Webb
The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford
You Are Not Your Brain: The Four-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life by Jeffrey M. Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress without Losing My Edge and Found Self-Help That Actually Works by Dan Harris
Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life by Thich Nhat Hanh & Dr. Lilian Cheung
Buddha’s Brain: Happiness, Love and Wisdom by Rick Hanson
Better Sex through Mindfulness by Dr. Lori Brotto
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris, Jeff Warren, and Carlyle Adler
Mindfulness by Mark Williams and Danny Penman
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh

Leadership

Leadership is like being the captain of a ship in the middle of the ocean, but instead of navigating through rough waters, you’re navigating through office politics, interpersonal drama, and everyone’s personal agendas.

Leadership refers to the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a group of individuals towards a common goal or objective. It involves possessing a range of skills, including effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving, as well as the ability to influence and empower others. Leadership can take many forms, from leading a team in a business or organizational setting to leading a community or even a country. Ultimately, effective leadership requires a combination of intelligence, experience, empathy, and vision.

compile this list

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength by Jennifer Kahnweiler
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Change the Culture, Change the Game: The Breakthrough Strategy for Energizing Your Organization and Creating Accountability for Results by Roger Connors and Tom Smith
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
How to Be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact by Jane E. Dutton and Gretchen M. Spreitzer
The Hard Thing about Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz
What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader by Alison Reynolds, Dominic Houlder, Jules Goddard and David Lewis
No Bullsh*t Leadership by Chris Hirst

Psychology

Psychology tries to figure out why humans do weird and wacky things. It’s like solving a Rubik’s Cube, but the cube is your brain, and the colors keep changing.

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and the mind. It encompasses a wide range of topics including cognition, emotion, personality, perception, motivation, and social behavior. In other words, it’s the science of figuring out why we do the things we do, and how we can do them better.

classic and contemporary psychology books

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B.Cialdini
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by David Ariely
Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Sales

Sales is the art of convincing people to part with their hard-earned cash in exchange for something they may or may not need.

Sales is the process of selling products or services to potential customers through various techniques, such as prospecting, presenting, handling objections, and closing. The goal of sales is to convince people to buy what you’re selling and to do so in a way that satisfies both the customer’s needs and the seller’s goals. It involves building relationships, identifying needs, and providing solutions, while also focusing on metrics such as revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction. Good salespeople are skilled communicators, problem-solvers, and negotiators, and they have a deep understanding of their product, their target audience, and their competition.

methods for success

The Sales Bible: The Ultimate Sales Resource by Jeffrey Gitomer
SPIN Selling: The Best-Validated Sales Method Available Today by Neil Rackham
The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel Pink
The New Strategic Selling: The Unique Sales System Proven Successful By the World’s Best Companies by Robert B. Miller, Stephen E. Heiman, Tad Tuleja
The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson
Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff
Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions: A Tactical Playbook for Managers and Executives by Keith Rosen
Smart Calling: Eliminate the Fear, Failure, and Rejection from Cold Calling by Art Sobczak
How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+100 Rule for Turning Your Business Network into Profits by Judy Robinett
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling: Sales, Trust Building and the Road to Enthusiasm by Frank Bettger

Parenting

Parenting is like trying to herd a group of cats while blindfolded, with your hands tied behind your back, and the cats are all on a sugar rush.

Parenting is the process of raising and nurturing children, providing them with physical and emotional support, and preparing them for adulthood. It involves a wide range of responsibilities, including providing for their basic needs, teaching them life skills, helping them develop socially and emotionally, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Parenting can be challenging, but it can also be rewarding and fulfilling as parents watch their children grow and develop into independent, responsible adults.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is like trying to build a plane while you’re already flying it. And if you fail, you just dust off your knees and start all over again, because you’re the ruler of your own destiny.

Entrepreneurship is the process of creating or developing a new business venture in order to make a profit. It involves identifying a need or problem in the market and developing a product or service to address that need or problem. Entrepreneurs are typically risk-takers who are willing to invest their time, money, and resources into starting and growing a new business. They need to be innovative, adaptable, and able to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of starting and running a business.

lauded books on entrepreneurship

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferris
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build The Future by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins
The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth: Entrepreneurship For Weirdos, Misfits and World Dominators by Chris Brogan
The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Reis
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin
The Startup Playbook: Secrets of the Fastest-Growing Startups from Their Founding Entrepreneurs by David S. Kidder
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines and Habits of Billionaires, Icons and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss
Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building A Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

Economics

Economics is the study of how people try to get what they want with the limited resources they have, while trying not to destroy the world in the process. Like playing a giant game of SimCity.

Economics is a social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It deals with how individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make decisions about how to allocate resources to satisfy their wants and needs.

titles on economics

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely
Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. Meadows
Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex and Love by Marina Adshade
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nicholas Nassim Taleb
Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Daniel Lapin
23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism by Ha Joon-Chang

Investing

Investing is like putting all your eggs in one basket, then watching it like a hawk to make sure no one steals your eggs or the basket catches on fire. If you do it right, you might end up with more eggs than you started with, and that’s something to crow about.

Investing refers to the practice of committing money or capital to an endeavor with the expectation of obtaining an additional income or profit. It typically involves buying assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, or other forms of investments. In other words, it’s like playing a game of financial Jenga, where you try to stack your money blocks in a way that they don’t come crashing down on you.

finance and investment books

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker
The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
MONEY: Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns by John C. Bogle
I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Yourself

Self-help is like being your own therapist, but without the fancy degree or the awkward silences. It’s like trying to fix yourself by reading a book instead of paying someone to listen to your problems.

Self-help refers to a genre of literature that provides guidance, advice, and tips on how to improve one’s personal and professional life. These books often cover topics such as goal-setting, productivity, mindfulness, motivation, and emotional intelligence.

self help titles on this list

The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen R. Covey
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The Power of Now: A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal With Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Dr. Spencer Johnson
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin
You Are a Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
I’m OK — You’re OK: Discover Your Inner Parent and Your Inner Child by Thomas A. Harris
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch

Business

Business is like a game of Monopoly. Sometimes you get stuck in jail (debt), but with a little luck and strategy, you can become the next business tycoon!

Business refers to any commercial activity that involves the exchange of goods or services for profit. It can include everything from small local shops to multinational corporations. Business is essentially about making money, but it also involves managing people, processes, and resources to achieve success. It’s a field that’s constantly evolving and has a significant impact on society and the economy.

best titles on business

The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell
You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen
All Marketers Are Liars: The Underground Classic That Explains How Marketing Really Works — and Why Authenticity is the Best Marketing of All by Seth Godin
What Great Brands Do: The Seven Brand-Building Principles That Separate the Best from the Rest by Denise Lee Yohn
Nail It Then Scale It: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom
Idea to Execution: How to Optimize, Automate, and Outsource Everything in Your Business by Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg
21 Days to a Big Idea: Creating Breakthrough Business Concepts by Bryan Mattimore
First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman
Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek
The Smartest Guys In The Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Bethany Mclean and Peter Elkind

History

History is the ultimate storytime for adults. It’s where you learn about all the crazy things people did before there were memes and TikTok dances.

Everything up until now! History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. It involves investigating, analyzing, and interpreting past events, people, and societies to understand how they shaped the present.

favorite history titles

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Napoleon The Great by Andrew Roberts
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Orientalism: Western Conceptions of the Orient by Edward W. Said
The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L’Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution by C.L.R. James
A History of the World in 6 Glasses: How your favorite drinks changed the world by Tom Standage
Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Scott Anderson
The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford

Inspiration

Inspiration is like a ninja that sneaks up on you when you least expect it, and suddenly you’re filled with the urge to climb Mount Everest or start your own goat farm.

Inspiration is the feeling of being mentally stimulated to do something creative or exciting, often resulting in a boost of enthusiasm and motivation. It can come from various sources, such as nature, art, music, books, or people. It’s the “spark” that lights the fire within and encourages one to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

books aimed to inspire

An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything by Chris Hadfield
Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do by Chris Guillebeau
Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life by Ken Robinson
How Will You Measure Your Life?: Finding Fulfillment Using Lessons from Some of the World’s Greatest Businesses by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon
The Art of Asking: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help by Amanda Palmer
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to High Creativity by Julia Cameron
Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? By Seth Godin
I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough” by Brené Brown
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
How to Find Fulfilling Work: The School of Life by Roman Krznaric

Marketing

Marketing is the art of convincing people to buy things they don’t need with money they don’t have, using tactics they don’t understand.

Marketing refers to the process of creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large. It involves identifying the needs and wants of target customers, developing and promoting products or services that meet those needs and wants, and building relationships with customers to ensure their continued loyalty and satisfaction. Marketing can take many forms, including advertising, public relations, sales promotions, direct marketing, and digital marketing, among others.

best marketing books

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert P. Cialdini
Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content by Ann Handley
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business By Being Remarkable by Seth Godin
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Youtility: Why smart marketing is about help, not hype by Jay Baer
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them At Your Own Risk! by Al Ries and Jack Trout
Epic Content Marketing: How to Tell a Different Story, Break Through the Clutter, and Win More Customers by Marketing Less by Joe Pulizzi
What Great Brands Do: The Seven Brand-Building Principles That Separate the Best from the Rest by Denise Lee Yohn
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

Biographies

A biography like a personal history book about someone else that you get to read without having to stalk them or ask embarrassing questions.

A biography is a written account of a person’s life, typically written by someone else. It usually provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the person’s life story, including their background, upbringing, education, career, achievements, and sometimes even personal struggles or failures. Biographies can be written about anyone, from historical figures to celebrities to ordinary people who have made significant contributions to society. They can serve as a source of inspiration, insight, or entertainment for readers interested in learning about the lives of others.

the best biographies

Becoming by Michelle Obama
Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune by Doing Business My Way by Richard Branson
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford
Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein
Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank Abagnale and Stan Redding
Gutenberg the Geek by Jeff Jarvis
Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: How One Woman’s Cells Changed Scientific Thinking Forever by Rebecca Skloot
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
How Not To Be A Boy: A Comedian’s Journey With Masculinity and Gender by Robert Webb

Motivation

Motivation is like a cup of coffee on a Monday morning. It’s the magic potion that helps us start our day, but it wears off quickly, leaving us feeling like we need another cup.

Motivation refers to the process of encouraging and inspiring someone to take action or pursue a goal. It involves the inner drive that compels individuals to do something, whether it’s to achieve a personal or professional objective, improve their life circumstances, or fulfill their desires.

best titles on motivation

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson
Originals: How Nonconformists Move the World by Adam Grant
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude: Discover the Secret of Making Your Dreams Come True by Napoleon Hill
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

Management

Management is like being the conductor of an orchestra. You don’t have to know how to play all the instruments, but you have to know how to make them sound good together. And if someone’s playing out of tune, it’s your job to give them a swift kick in the brass section.

Management refers to the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources (human, financial, material) to achieve organizational goals. In other words, management is about getting things done through people and ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.

best titles on managing

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull with Amy Wallace
How to Be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact by Jane E. Dutton and Gretchen M. Spreitzer
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less by Huggy Rao and Robert I. Sutton
The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker
Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence by Daniel Goleman

Productivity

Productivity is the art of getting things done without getting distracted by cute cat videos on the internet.

What is productivity? Productivity refers to the measure of how efficiently and effectively someone or something is able to complete a given task or achieve a specific goal. It’s all about getting things done with less effort, less time, and less cost. In other words, it’s about finding ways to do more with less. Productivity can be applied to both personal and professional contexts and is often associated with tools and techniques such as time management, goal setting, prioritization, and organization.

our favorite productivity books

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Learn the Habits of Those Who Achieved Everything by Stephen R. Covey
The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8 A.M.) by Hal Elrod
Eat that Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life by David Allen
The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play by Neil Fiore
The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential … in Business and in Life by Leo Babauta
Manage Your Day to Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus and Sharpen Your Creative Mind by 99U and Jocelyn K. Glei
I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam
Thinking, Fast and Slow: Intuition or Deliberation? Where You Can (and Can’t) Trust Your Brain by Daniel Kahneman