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Outliers

by Malcolm Gladwell

Some stories about success are designed to comfort us: If you’re talented, if you hustle hard enough, you’ll rise. That story sells, because it flatters us into thinking we’re in control of every outcome. *Outliers* by Malcolm Gladwell strikes a different chord. It’s the book that pulls apart the myth of the lone genius, exposing the complex tangle of luck, legacy, absurd timing, hidden advantage,...

Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson

9.3/10

What makes a visionary? That’s the question Walter Isaacson seeks to answer in *Steve Jobs*, the definitive biography of one of the most influential figures in modern history. Commissioned by Jobs himself, Isaacson pulls no punches in chronicling the life of the Apple co-founder. It’s an unvarnished portrait of a complex man who combined creativity, intensity, and innovation to transform technolog...

Delivering Happiness

by Tony Hsieh

9.5/10

What if the key to success isn’t just profit—but delivering joy to others? That’s the premise Tony Hsieh unpacks in *Delivering Happiness*. It’s more than a memoir or business guide; it’s a call to rethink how we live, work, and lead. Through his experiences as the CEO of Zappos, Hsieh shares how creating a purpose-driven culture, prioritizing happiness, and embracing risks can lead to remarkable ...

The Diary of a CEO

by Steven Bartlett

10.0/10

Amid the nonstop noise of entrepreneurship advice, it’s rare to find a business book that feels truly personal, honest, and unvarnished. Steven Bartlett’s *The Diary of a CEO* is not just another manual about climbing the corporate ladder or assembling a “winning routine.” It’s built from pages of real struggle, introspection, and the unglamorous emotional reality behind entrepreneur culture. Bart...

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