What Books are Worth Reading Once Per Year? (2)


In response to my post What Books Are Worth Reading Once Per Year? from the end of last month, I’ve compiled all of the suggestions + links from the comment section into a second post below:

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The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (hat tip Aidan)

The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan (hat tip Brennan)

How To Get Rich by Felix Dennis (hat tip Sam)

Personal Development for Smart People by Steve Pavlina (hat tip Sam)

Success Principles by Jack Canfield (hat tip Sam)

The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom (hat tip Martin)

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell (hat tip Martin)

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (hat tip Martin)

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (hat tip Glenn)

This Is Water by David Foster Wallace (also available here) (hat tip Glenn)

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For additional suggestions, here is a Wiki with suggested reading for entrepreneurs.  You can also find my suggested reading list here.

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I'll echo Meditations. I re-visit highlighted passages from that book very frequently, but I didn't really acquire as much value from the Art of War (You know I love you Aidan), but I think I could've Googled “Art of War quotes” and gotten all the value I needed. But, I suspect that's why different books resonate with different people. I need to read it again to confirm, but Hugh MacLeod's 'Ignore Everybody,' would likely appear on my list.

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ryanstephens added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 8:57 am

I've heard other people say that about Art of War before, and same with The Prince. Aidan's justification when we discussed it was the “case study” aspect of the writing, which made it cross applicable.

Agreed on Ignore Everybody. I loved its cynicism, even if I didn't agree with every piece of it.

alexjmann added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 11:14 am

Have you read Infinite Jest by Wallace? I hear that it's epic.

matt added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 2:55 pm

It's on the to-read list. It's a commitment to the fullest, so I hear.

alexjmann added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 3:16 pm

Have you read Infinite Jest by Wallace? I hear that it's epic.

matt added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 4:55 pm

It's on the to-read list. It's a commitment to the fullest, so I hear.

alexjmann added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 5:16 pm

I've heard other people say that about Art of War before, and same with The Prince. Aidan's justification when we discussed it was the “case study” aspect of the writing, which made it cross applicable.

Agreed on Ignore Everybody. I loved its cynicism, even if I didn't agree with every piece of it.

alexjmann added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 6:14 pm

Have you read Infinite Jest by Wallace? I hear that it's epic.

matt added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 9:55 pm

It's on the to-read list. It's a commitment to the fullest, so I hear.

alexjmann added these pithy words on Sep 01 09 at 10:16 pm

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