The P2P Reading List (2024 April)
Read the best books first, otherwise you will find you do not have time.—Henry David Thoreau
Sapiens by Noah Yuval Harari
Great storytelling about human history, full of interesting hypotheses—the best books ask more questions than they provide answers. I thought I knew the big ideas in human history, but I didn't.
Outer Space: 100 Poems by Midge Goldberg
The night sky fascinated humankind since ages, this anthology chronicles this awe through a poetic lens.
Smart Choices by John Hammond
The best and most practical book on decision-making I have ever read. Lots of concrete examples, not just fancy words.
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
A smorgasbord of advice by Tim Ferriss, collected from peak performers. If you need better questions to ask yourself, pick up this book.
Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel
An autobiographical account of how a German philosophy professor delved into the Japanese art of archery. The fifty pages of the book have enough resolution to discern and understand the spiritual part of archery.
Hackers and Painters by Paul Graham
Paul Graham is an elaborate and down-to-earth thinker who influenced my approach towards mastery. Warning: reading his book (in addition to his blog) will make you want to learn Lisp.
How to Get Lucky by Max Gunther
This book portrays anecdotes about how to position yourself for success. Luckily, it does not deny the role of luck in becoming successful! Paraphrasing Louis Pasteur, we can prepare ourselves to be favored by Fortuna.
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman
A glimpse into the world of physicist Richard Feynman. Beyond his infamous eccentricity, the stories radiate humbleness and an unsatiated curiosity, uncovering the many facets of Feynman's life sprinkled with gems about how to be a great scientist.
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