The ONE Thing
Find the one task that makes everything else easier or unnecessary, and do it first.
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
The Scout Mindset
Scouts want to see what's really there; soldiers defend what they already believe. How to be more of a scout.
Think Again
The ability to rethink and unlearn is a superpower. How to question your own opinions and open other minds.
Thinking in Bets
Good decisions can have bad outcomes. A former poker champion on deciding under uncertainty.
Zero to One
Real progress means creating something new, not copying. Contrarian ideas on startups and the future.
Antifragile
Some things don't just survive shocks. They get stronger. How to become antifragile.
Good to Great
What turned good companies into great ones? A research team's influential, and debated, findings.
How to Take Smart Notes
The note-taking method of a prolific sociologist, explained as a way to think and write better.
Noise
Beyond bias lies noise: unwanted variability in judgments that should be the same.
Outliers
Success isn't only about talent. Opportunity, timing, culture and practice shape who gets ahead.
Predictably Irrational
We're not just irrational; we're irrational in predictable ways. A tour of the quirks behind everyday decisions.
Principles
The founder of Bridgewater Associates shares the principles he used for life, decisions and management.
Smarter Faster Better
Eight concepts behind productivity, told through stories from pilots, nurses, film-makers and teams.
Team of Teams
A retired general explains how a rigid military command transformed into a fast, networked 'team of teams'.
The Art of Thinking Clearly
99 short chapters on cognitive biases and thinking errors, and how to avoid them.
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