“Every book teaches me something new or helps me see things...
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Mar 31, 2024
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“Every book teaches me something new or helps me see things differently. Reading fuels a sense of curiosity about the world, which I think helped drive me forward in my career/work,” says Bill Gates.
20 Inspiring books recommended by @BillGates 🧵
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20 Inspiring books recommended by @BillGates 🧵
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1) Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
It tells the entire history of us, the human race, in a mere 400 pages. It’s so provocative and raises so many questions about human history. You’ll have a hard time putting it down.
It tells the entire history of us, the human race, in a mere 400 pages. It’s so provocative and raises so many questions about human history. You’ll have a hard time putting it down.
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2) The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
The book is much broader, as its title suggests. Its subject is the history of humanity, focusing on why our species has succeeded and how we should think about the future.
The book is much broader, as its title suggests. Its subject is the history of humanity, focusing on why our species has succeeded and how we should think about the future.
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3) The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee
A talented writer and doctor guides us through the past, present, and future of genome science.
A talented writer and doctor guides us through the past, present, and future of genome science.
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4) what if? by Randall Munroe
I got a kick out of Munroe’s brilliant, offbeat science lessons. His approach is a great way to learn about science as he takes ideas that everybody understands in a general way & then explores what happens when you take those ideas to their limits.
I got a kick out of Munroe’s brilliant, offbeat science lessons. His approach is a great way to learn about science as he takes ideas that everybody understands in a general way & then explores what happens when you take those ideas to their limits.
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5) Educated by Tara Westover
Educated is an amazing story and I loved Tara Westover’s journey from the mountains of Idaho to the halls of Cambridge. Tara’s process of self-discovery is beautifully captured in Educated. It’s the kind of book that I think everyone will enjoy.
Educated is an amazing story and I loved Tara Westover’s journey from the mountains of Idaho to the halls of Cambridge. Tara’s process of self-discovery is beautifully captured in Educated. It’s the kind of book that I think everyone will enjoy.
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6) Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the most fascinating people ever and this biography by @WalterIsaacson sheds light on every facet of the artist’s life. It will help you know Leonardo as a complete human being.
Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the most fascinating people ever and this biography by @WalterIsaacson sheds light on every facet of the artist’s life. It will help you know Leonardo as a complete human being.
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7) The Choice by Edith Eva Eger
An Auschwitz survivor’s guide to healing. The book is partly a memoir and partly a guide to processing trauma. Her fascinating insights as a therapist are what will stick with you long after you finish it.
An Auschwitz survivor’s guide to healing. The book is partly a memoir and partly a guide to processing trauma. Her fascinating insights as a therapist are what will stick with you long after you finish it.
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8) Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
This book put me to sleep. An expert explains the benefits of a good night’s rest. Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.
This book put me to sleep. An expert explains the benefits of a good night’s rest. Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.
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9) When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
This book is deeply moving and left me in tears. It has so many layers of meaning and so many interesting juxtapositions—life and death, patient and doctor, son and father, work and family, faith, and reason.
This book is deeply moving and left me in tears. It has so many layers of meaning and so many interesting juxtapositions—life and death, patient and doctor, son and father, work and family, faith, and reason.
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10) Range by David Epstein
In this fascinating book, @DavidEpstein argues that although the world seems to demand more and more specialization. If you’re a generalist who has ever felt overshadowed by your specialist colleagues, this book is for you.
In this fascinating book, @DavidEpstein argues that although the world seems to demand more and more specialization. If you’re a generalist who has ever felt overshadowed by your specialist colleagues, this book is for you.
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11) The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
A novel about going west in a Studebaker. I was wowed by Towles’s writing—especially in terms of setting, plot, and themes. The title refers to America’s first cross-country roadway for automobiles, which stretched from New York City to SF.
A novel about going west in a Studebaker. I was wowed by Towles’s writing—especially in terms of setting, plot, and themes. The title refers to America’s first cross-country roadway for automobiles, which stretched from New York City to SF.
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12) The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
A thought-provoking look at the gene-editing revolution. Biochemist Jennifer Doudna and microbiologist Emmanuelle Charpentier’s discovery of “genetic scissors” that allow scientists to cut any DNA sequence with incredible precision.
A thought-provoking look at the gene-editing revolution. Biochemist Jennifer Doudna and microbiologist Emmanuelle Charpentier’s discovery of “genetic scissors” that allow scientists to cut any DNA sequence with incredible precision.
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13) Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Phil Knight opens up in a way few CEOs do in his candid memoir about creating the Nike shoe empire. An honest tale of what it takes to succeed in business.
Phil Knight opens up in a way few CEOs do in his candid memoir about creating the Nike shoe empire. An honest tale of what it takes to succeed in business.
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14) Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Zevin’s exploration of partnership and collaboration is worth reading no matter who you are. Even if you’re skeptical about reading a book about video games, the subject is a terrific metaphor for human connection.
Zevin’s exploration of partnership and collaboration is worth reading no matter who you are. Even if you’re skeptical about reading a book about video games, the subject is a terrific metaphor for human connection.
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15) Mindset by Dr. Carol S. Dweck
What you believe affects what you achieve. Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how we learn and which paths we take in life.
What you believe affects what you achieve. Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how we learn and which paths we take in life.
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16) Factfulness by Hans Rosling
Factfulness is one of the most educational books I’ve ever read. In this book, Hans offers a new framework for how to think about the world. Another remarkable thing about this book is that he refuses to judge anyone for their misconceptions.
Factfulness is one of the most educational books I’ve ever read. In this book, Hans offers a new framework for how to think about the world. Another remarkable thing about this book is that he refuses to judge anyone for their misconceptions.
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17) Upheaval by Jared Diamond
This book explores how societies react during moments of crisis. He uses a series of fascinating case studies to show how nations managed existential challenges like civil war, foreign threats, and general malaise.
This book explores how societies react during moments of crisis. He uses a series of fascinating case studies to show how nations managed existential challenges like civil war, foreign threats, and general malaise.
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18) The Overstory by Richard Powers
This book follows the lives of nine people and examines their connection with trees. I was moved by each character’s passion for their cause and finished the book eager to learn more about trees.
This book follows the lives of nine people and examines their connection with trees. I was moved by each character’s passion for their cause and finished the book eager to learn more about trees.
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19) Lights Out by Thomas Gryta and Ted Mann
How could a company as big and successful as GE fail? The authors give you an unflinching look at the mistakes and missteps made by GE’s leadership. If you’re in any kind of leadership role, there’s a lot you can learn here.
How could a company as big and successful as GE fail? The authors give you an unflinching look at the mistakes and missteps made by GE’s leadership. If you’re in any kind of leadership role, there’s a lot you can learn here.
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20) Principles by Ray Dalio
Principles are ways of successfully dealing with reality to get what you want out of life. @RayDalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles.
Principles are ways of successfully dealing with reality to get what you want out of life. @RayDalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles.
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