Reading
What I know and how I think are heavily influenced by the books and blog posts below. My reading recommendation list is ever expanding, so feel free to check in once in a while.
Self-Improvement
With roots in stoicism, my personal self-improvement philosophy stems from a blend of inner peace, a deep craving for knowledge, and a steady commitment to meeting life’s challenges with clarity and intention.
📖 “How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius” by Donald J. Robertson
📖 “Willpower Doesn’t Work” by Benjamin Hardy
📖 “The 5 AM Club” by Robin Sharma
📖 “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel H. Pink
📝 "Travel Is No Cure for the Mind" (alt)
Career
A journey of seeking purpose in what I do and creating work that carries genuine value, shaped by curiosity, intention, and a desire to leave things better than I found them.
📖 “The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit” by Seth Godin
📝 “A Career Cold Start Algorithm” by Andrew "Boz" Bosworth (alt)
📝 “Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule” by Paul Graham (alt)
📝 “Guide to Career Planning” by Marc Andresseen (alt)
📝 “How To Be Successful” by Sam Altman (alt)
📝 “How to Do What You Love” by Paul Graham (alt)
📝 “The Importance of Deep Work & The 30-Hour Method for Learning a New Skill” by Azeria (alt)
Finances
Focused on thinking long term, growing bit by bit, and building the kind of stability that comes from steady, intentional choices rather than quick wins.
📖 "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing” by John C. Bogle
📖 “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel
Novels
A space where I’m drawn to timeless worlds, mythic struggles, and sharp reflections on society, finding meaning in stories that reveal both who we are and who we could become.
📖 The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
📖 Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling