The Psychology of Money
Doing well with money has less to do with intelligence and more to do with behaviour. Short, memorable lessons on…
Decision-Making
Every outcome in life starts with a decision. These books explain how we decide, the predictable errors we make, and how to think more clearly under uncertainty.
They'll help with big life choices, investing, work strategy and the small daily decisions that add up.
- 39 books
- 8 authors
- 4 reading paths
If you read only one
Our essential picks in decision-making.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Doing well with money has less to do with intelligence and more to do with behaviour. Short, memorable…
Designing Your Life
Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
Apply design thinking to your life: get curious, try things and prototype your way to a career you love.
Essentialism
Greg McKeown
Do less, but better. A calm guide to identifying what truly matters and having the courage to say no to the…
Designing Your Life
Apply design thinking to your life: get curious, try things and prototype your way to a career you love.
Essentialism
Do less, but better. A calm guide to identifying what truly matters and having the courage to say no to the rest.
Getting to Yes
Separate people from the problem and focus on interests, not positions. The classic of principled negotiation.
Influence
Why people say yes, and how to recognize when you're being persuaded.
The Effective Executive
The classic by the father of modern management: effectiveness can be learned, and it starts with knowing where your…
The Innovator's Dilemma
Why well-run companies fail when new technologies arrive, and the theory of disruptive innovation.
The Lean Startup
Build, measure, learn. Test ideas quickly and cheaply before betting everything on them.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Meet the two systems in your head: the fast, intuitive one and the slow, deliberate one. Learn when to trust each.
Algorithms to Live By
How computer science solutions can help with everyday decisions, from finding a home to organizing your inbox.
Clear Thinking
Most bad decisions happen in ordinary moments when our defaults take over. How to create space to think.
Decisive
A four-step process, WRAP, to make better decisions and avoid common traps.
Factfulness
Ten instincts that distort how we see the world, and how data reveals a more accurate, often hopeful picture.
Good Strategy Bad Strategy
Most 'strategies' are just goals and fluff. A strategy expert explains what real strategy looks like.
How to Decide
A former poker champion offers practical tools and exercises for making better decisions.
Nudge
Small changes in how choices are presented can help people make better decisions, without restricting freedom.
Range
Early specialization isn't the only path. Why breadth, experimentation and late starts often lead to success.
Same as Ever
Short stories about the parts of human behaviour that never change, and how understanding them helps you plan for an…
Stumbling on Happiness
We're surprisingly bad at predicting what will make us happy. A witty tour of why, and what to do about it.
Superforecasting
Some ordinary people predict the future far better than experts. Here's how they think.
Switch
Direct the rider, motivate the elephant, shape the path: a simple framework for change.
The Black Swan
Rare, unpredictable events shape history, and we consistently underestimate them.
The Great Mental Models Volume 1
Nine core thinking tools, from first principles to inversion, for clearer decisions.
The Intelligent Investor
The classic on investing with discipline and a margin of safety. Demanding but foundational.
Authors in decision-making
Suggested reading paths
Develop Financial Intelligence
Build a healthy relationship with money, take control of spending and start investing sensibly.
Become a Better Leader
Lead with purpose, build trust and help the people around you do their best work.
Find Greater Purpose
Discover what gives your life meaning and start shaping your days around it.
Master Productivity
Focus on what matters, protect your attention and get meaningful work done without burning out.
Other categories
- Habits and Discipline 41
- Productivity and Focus 37
- Mindset and Psychology 54
- Confidence and Self-Esteem 26
- Leadership 52
- Entrepreneurship 31
- Money and Financial Literacy 29
- Relationships 35
- Communication 35
- Emotional Intelligence 46
- Motivation 34
- Personal Growth 77
- Purpose and Meaning 53
- Creativity 25
- Health and Wellbeing 47