Books Recommended by David Kramaley
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9 books recommended by David Kramaley
The Lean Startup
by Eric Ries
It has helped shape the way I work and build products, by making me a believer in keeping things as lean as possible for as long as possible, while slowly improving and validating your product. Business can be a risky proposition, and by taking this methodological, almost scientific approach, you mitigate risk and maximise your chances of success.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
When asked what books he would recommend to youngsters interested in his professional path, David mentioned How to Win Friends and Influence People.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
When asked what books he would recommend to youngsters interested in his professional path, David mentioned The Power of Habit.
Think and Grow Rich
“Think and Grow Rich” was recommended by a professor in a Computer Science class I had (random!). This book really convinced me that the human potential is limitless as long as we apply ourselves. I am in control of what I can achieve. If you… Read the full quote
“Think and Grow Rich” was recommended by a professor in a Computer Science class I had (random!). This book really convinced me that the human potential is limitless as long as we apply ourselves. I am in control of what I can achieve. If you apply yourself long enough and are willing to put in the hard work, you can literally think yourself to riches, and it's not only meant in the sense of money, but everything!
Founders At Work: Stories of Startups’ Early Days
When asked what books he would recommend to youngsters interested in his professional path, David mentioned Founders at Work.
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts
by Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson
When asked what books he would recommend to youngsters interested in his professional path, David mentioned Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me).
The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
by Shawn Achor
I’m reading The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. I expect it to reinforce some positive psychology principles I know and help me put them into practice.
Down and Out in Paris and London
I really enjoyed Down and Out in Paris and London. I think it’s meant to be a semi-autobiographical novel by George Orwell. I liked it because it was one of those books that had a big influence on the way I perceive and think about the world. Highly recommended.
Quantity and Quality in Social Research
by Alan Bryman
This is a very tough read, but the sections on epistemology really helped me broaden my mind and balance my worldview. It helps you think about what is true, and challenge the notions of “truth”. What is true? Well, it turns out that there is… Read the full quote
This is a very tough read, but the sections on epistemology really helped me broaden my mind and balance my worldview. It helps you think about what is true, and challenge the notions of “truth”. What is true? Well, it turns out that there is not a single agreed definition, and it can even be said that true is whatever the most of us agree on. Mind-boggling.
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