Books Recommended by Marin Gerov
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In Marin Gerov’s words:
Talking of Tim Ferriss, his series (The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef) have been extremely good resources for improving work, health, and learning.
11 books recommended by Marin Gerov
Rework
by Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Rework - it is a great case study of a company called Basecamp that works in a calm manner with a long-term perspective in mind.
The Obstacle is the Way
by Ryan Holiday
The Obstacle is the Way is another one of his creations that is more related to Stoic philosophy.
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
As for a non-fiction/business book I would say Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull. It is a great look inside the mind of one of the founders of Pixar, but also a great case study on how to deliver blockbuster success time and time again.
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder
Antifragile by NN Taleb - will show you a lot of examples of how to make investments (not just financial ones) in life, so that you always end up with a positive outcome.
Perennial Seller
by Ryan Holiday
The Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday is a book I read last year which stuck with me. It teaches the importance of making things that last.
The Lord of the Rings
I just love the story and lore that Tolkien creates in his books. The expansive universe, storytelling, characters, world-building - it is something that always spurs my imagination. The book never fails to take me to Middle Earth when I read it. When I discovered… Read the full quote
I just love the story and lore that Tolkien creates in his books. The expansive universe, storytelling, characters, world-building - it is something that always spurs my imagination. The book never fails to take me to Middle Earth when I read it.
When I discovered the book I was in high school and I remember how several classmates and I were competing who would finish reading the full trilogy first. I think I won, but I cannot be sure :D
It is also the first book I have read entirely in English, and I remember how proud I was of the achievement at the time (English not being my mother tongue).
Letters from a Stoic
by Seneca
I have read and learned a lot from Stoicism and in particular, Seneca's Letters from a stoic. It is an incredible guide, an operating system for the mind (as Tim Ferriss says) to put things in perspective, how to deal with hardship, and to generally operate in life.
The Education of Millionaires: Everything You Won’t Learn in College About How to Be Successful
The Education of Millionaires by Michael Ellsberg is the one book that started my interest in the non-fiction, productivity genre. It pointed me to Tim Ferriss’ books which have had the most impact on me as they helped me change my behaviour quite a few times, especially when it comes to health and learning.
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