A famous List of 100 Books apparently worth reading. This time with a short abstracts!

I haven't read them all, but the list looks interesting. Please comment on which ones are worth reading and which ones are a waste of time.

1. "Deep Work" (Cal Newport) - about focusing on deep work and avoiding distractions to increase productivity.

2. "Atomic Habits" (James Clear) - on small changes that lead to revolutionary results in building good habits.

3. "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" (Eric Jorgenson) - a collection of wisdom and strategies on wealth and happiness from Naval Ravikant.

4. "Sapiens" (Yuval Noah Harari) - the history of humanity from prehistoric times to the present.

5. "Can't Hurt Me" (David Goggins) - the autobiography of ultramarathon runner and former Navy SEAL, David Goggins.

6. "The Psychology of Money" (Morgan Housel) - about different ways of thinking about money and investing.

7. "Think Like a Monk" (Jay Shetty) - on applying the wisdom of monks to everyday life to find peace and purpose.

8. "Steve Jobs" (Walter Isaacson) - a detailed biography of Apple's founder, Steve Jobs.

9. "A Calendar of Wisdom" (Leo Tolstoy) - Tolstoy's work of daily philosophical and moral thoughts.

10. "12 Rules for Life" (Jordan Peterson) - a set of life rules to help find meaning in the chaos of the modern world.

11. "On the Shortness of Life" (Seneca) - an ancient treatise on valuing time and living fully.

12. "The Millionaire Next Door" (Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko) - about the financial habits of wealthy Americans who live modestly.

13. "I Will Teach You to Be Rich" (Ramit Sethi) - financial advice on managing money, investing, and saving.

14. "The Four Agreements" (Don Miguel Ruiz) - a book on personal growth based on pre-Columbian Toltec principles.

15. "The Power of Now" (Eckhart Tolle) - a guide to spirituality and the significance of living in the present moment.

16. "Factfulness" (Hans Rosling) - about how global progress is often unnoticed due to outdated beliefs.

17. "The Lessons of History" (Will Durant, Ariel Durant) - a summary of the most important conclusions from the broad history of humanity.

18. "War and Peace" (Leo Tolstoy) - an epic novel depicting Russian social life during the Napoleonic wars.

19. "The Alchemist" (Paulo Coelho) - a novel about a young shepherd on a journey of personal destiny and dreams.

20. "Homo Deus" (Yuval Noah Harari) - predictions about future possibilities and challenges for humanity.

21. "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" (Yuval Noah Harari) - a discussion of current global issues and future challenges.

22. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (Stephen R. Covey) - concepts and practices for personal and professional effectiveness.

23. "A Brief History of Everything" (Ken Wilber) - a philosophical approach to the history of the universe and human consciousness.

24. "Everything is F*cked" (Mark Manson) - about the paradoxes of happiness and the importance of hope in difficult times.

25. "Grit" (Angela Duckworth) - on the importance of passion and perseverance in pursuing long-term goals.

26. "How to Talk to Anyone" (Leil Lowndes) - practical tips for effective communication.

27. "Measure What Matters" (John Doerr) - about the method of setting and achieving goals through the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) system.

28. "Start with Why" (Simon Sinek) - how great leaders inspire others to take action by starting with the question "why".

29. "Why We Sleep" (Matthew Walker) - a scientific look at the importance of sleep for health and well-being.

30. "Built to Serve" (Evan Carmichael) - about finding your own path to serving others and building a business.

31. "Yogi" (Jon Pessah) - a biography of the legendary baseball player, Yogi Berra.

32. "The Lean Startup" (Eric Ries) - about the methodology of creating startups and innovative business management.

33. "The Lives of the Stoics" (Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman) - about the life and teachings of famous Stoics.

34. "Stillness is the Key" (Ryan Holiday) - on the importance of inner peace in a chaotic world.

35. "Ego is the Enemy" (Ryan Holiday) - about the obstacles that ego places on the path to success and personal development.

36. "The Daily Stoic" (Ryan Holiday) - daily meditations on Stoicism and living according to its principles.

37. "The Dip" (Seth Godin) - about the difficulties on the path to mastery and when the right time is to quit.

38. "Limitless" (Jim Kwik) - how to use the full potential of your mind and increase learning abilities.

39. "The Obstacle is the Way" (Ryan Holiday) - about using obstacles as paths to success.

40. "Awaken the Giant Within" (Tony Robbins) - about taking control of your own life and achieving your goals.

41. "Beyond Order" (Jordan Peterson) - about finding balance between chaos and order in life.

42. "Grit" (Angela Duckworth) - on the power of passion and perseverance in achieving goals.

43. "Who Moved My Cheese?" (Spencer Johnson) - a metaphorical story about coping with changes in life and work.

44. "Talk Like TED" (Carmine Gallo) - about the secrets of effective presentations, based on an analysis of TED talks.

45. "Principles" (Ray Dalio) - about the life and business principles of one of the world's most successful investors.

46. "The Story of Tesla" (Nigel Hawthorne) - about the history of Tesla and its impact on the automotive industry.

47. "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" (Robert B. Cialdini) - about techniques and principles of social influence.

48. "Black Box Thinking" (Matthew Syed) - on the importance of learning from mistakes and creating a culture of innovation.

49. "The Compound Effect" (Darren Hardy) - about the power of small, consistent actions in achieving great results.

50. "Rich Dad Poor Dad" (Robert T. Kiyosaki) - a comparison of two different approaches to money and investing.

51. "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" (Joseph Murphy) - about the influence of the subconscious on personal achievements.

52. "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" (Carol S. Dweck) - about the difference between a 'fixed' and a 'growth' mindset and success.

53. "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" (Haruki Murakami) - personal reflections of the famous author on running and writing.

54. "Educated" (Tara Westover) - an autobiography of a woman who educated herself despite isolation and adversity.

55. "The 5 Second Rule" (Mel Robbins) - about a five-second rule that helps overcome procrastination and build courage.

56. "The Art of Seduction" (Robert Greene) - a guide to strategies of seduction and manipulation.

57. "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" (Mark Manson) - about choosing what to care about in life.

58. "The Fastlane Millionaire" (M.J. DeMarco) - about a wealth-building strategy that deviates from traditional financial advice.

59. "The Lean Startup" (Eric Ries) - on building startups and managing innovation.

60. "Zero to One" (Peter Thiel) - about creating value in business through innovative approaches.

61. "Elon Musk" (Ashlee Vance) - a biography of Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind SpaceX, Tesla, and other companies.

62. "The Innovator's Dilemma" (Clayton M. Christensen) - about the challenges technological innovations pose to companies.

63. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" (Dale Carnegie) - a classic guide to building relationships and influencing others.

64. "The Art of War" (Sun Tzu) - an ancient treatise on military strategy, widely applied in business and personal life.

65. "Principles" (Ray Dalio) - about the principles that guided the life and career of one of the world's most successful investors.

66. "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" (Ben Horowitz) - about the tough decisions one must make as a CEO.

67. "Never Split the Difference" (Chris Voss) - negotiation techniques from a former FBI negotiator.

68. "Fooled by Randomness" (Nassim Nicholas Taleb) - about the impact of chance on our lives and economic decisions.

69. "The Art of the Start" (Guy Kawasaki) - about how to start a new business, product, or service.

70. "Influence" (Robert B. Cialdini) - a detailed discussion of the principles of social influence and persuasion.

71. "Grit" (Angela Duckworth) - about how passion and perseverance are key to success.

72. "The Art of Thinking Clearly" (Rolf Dobelli) - about cognitive errors and how to avoid bad decisions.

73. "Outliers" (Malcolm Gladwell) - the book analyzes the stories of successful individuals to show how external factors such as time, place, and culture can influence personal success.

74. "How to Change Your Mind" (Michael Pollan) - the author explores the history and renaissance of psychedelics, as well as their impact on consciousness and possible therapeutic applications.

75. "When Breath Becomes Air" (Paul Kalanithi) - an autobiographical story of a neurosurgeon facing his terminal diagnosis.

76. "Rework" (Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson) - a guide for entrepreneurs on how to approach business differently, emphasizing simplicity and avoiding traditional models.

77. "Money: Master the Game" (Tony Robbins) - Tony Robbins shares knowledge about investing and personal finance, gathered through conversations with several of the most famous investors.

78. "The 4-Hour Workweek" (Timothy Ferriss) - Ferriss presents strategies for achieving "new rich" status, defined by free time and mobility, rather than merely financial wealth.

79. "All Marketers Are Liars" (Seth Godin) - a book on how marketing tells stories and why customers believe those stories.

80. "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" (Robert B. Cialdini) - a social psychology classic that explains why people say "yes" and how to apply these understandings.

81. "Reality Is Not What It Seems" (Carlo Rovelli) - theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli takes the reader through the history and development of quantum theory.

82. "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" (Robin Sharma) - this book is a motivational tale that bridges the gap between living life in the fast lane and spiritual fulfillment.

83. "Skin in the Game" (Nassim Nicholas Taleb) - Taleb discusses various aspects of risk and uncertainty in everyday life and business, emphasizing the importance of having "skin in the game."

84. "Blink" (Malcolm Gladwell) - the book focuses on the psychological processes that occur in the first few seconds of decision-making.

85. "The Great Gatsby" (F. Scott Fitzgerald) - a classic American novel that portrays the decadence and hopes of the jazz age in the United States.

86. "Tuesdays with Morrie" (Mitch Albom) - the author shares life lessons received from his dying professor.

87. "The Daily Stoic" (Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman) - a collection of daily meditations inspired by Stoicism.

88. "Siddhartha" (Hermann Hesse) - a novel describing the spiritual journeys of the titular character in ancient India.

89. "Digital Minimalism" (Cal Newport) - advice on effectively managing your digital life.

90. "The Third Door" (Alex Banayan) - the author researches how well-known business leaders started their careers and looks for common features in their approach to success.

91. "Indistractable" (Nir Eyal) - a book on dealing with distraction in the digital world and building the ability to concentrate.

92. "High Performance Habits" (Brendon Burchard) - a guide to habits that contribute to high performance.

93. "The War of Art" (Steven Pressfield) - a guide on overcoming internal creative blocks and resistance.

94. "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" (Carol S. Dweck) - a book on the impact of mental attitude on personal and professional success.

95. "Letters from a Stoic" (Seneca) - a collection of letters written by Seneca, discussing the Stoic approach to various aspects of life.

96. "The Innovator's Dilemma" (Clayton M. Christensen) - an analysis of why companies that do "everything right" can lose out to new, innovative competitors.

97. "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" (Nir Eyal) - about how to create products that naturally attract users and create habits.

98. "Shoe Dog" (Phil Knight) - the autobiography of Nike's founder, Phil Knight, and the story of building one of the world's most recognizable brands.

99. "The Fault in Our Stars" (John Green) - a novel about two teenagers who fall in love at a cancer patient support group.

100. "The Art of Thinking Clearly" (Rolf Dobelli) - a discussion of common cognitive errors and how they affect our decisions and judgments.

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