Arianna Huffington Recommended Books

"A stomach turner." - Tom Peters

Aaron Levie mentioned this book on Twitter.

"Historically important book that will hopefully stand as a critical catalyst to change in our industry." - Bill Gurley

"For decades, powerful men have responded to sexism in tech by saying, 'It’s always been this way.'" - Melinda Gates

"Important new book about gender equality in Silicon Valley." - Michael Bloomberg

"One of my favorite books of all time." - Naval Ravikant

"My most read book." - Tobi Lütke

"Finished reading." - Jack Dorsey

"I kind of thrive on stress, so I’m almost embarrassed by how comforting I find this book." - Anna Kendrick

"Great read." - Sam Altman

Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.

"It can sometimes seem as if one must learn everything old before one can try anything new. [The author] does a masterful job showing that is not the case; we are lucky to have him as a guide." - Peter Thiel

"Will help you inspire creativity and change." - Richard Branson

"Enjoyed the shit out of it. Highly recommend." - Tim Urban

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles."

"An urgent must read, a seminal work that will surprise you on every single page." - Seth Godin

One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com

"A superb and very timely survey of the impact of AI on the geopolitical system, the job market and human society." - Yuval Noah Harari

"Truly one of the wisest and most surprising takes on AI." - Chris Anderson

"[The author] applies his superpowers to predicting the disruptive shifts that will define the AI-powered future." - Marc Benioff

"A must read for anyone serious about understanding the future of our species." - Peter Diamandis

"Clear-eyed and a must-read." - Satya Nadella

"If you care about the future being brought to us by AI, this is the one indispensable book of 2018." - Tim O’Reilly

"A fundamental outline as to how to be successful... Highly recommended read." - Ashton Kutcher

"Will shatter your assumptions about how the world works and keep your brain firing for weeks after you’ve turned the last page." - Daniel Pink

"Givers in the workplace change everybody." - Krista Tippett

"As brilliant as it is wise, this is not just a book—it’s a new and shining worldview." - Susan Cain

"Good guy. Good book." - Simon Sinek

"A milestone! Well-researched, generous, actionable and important." - Seth Godin

"I’m excited to bring 'co-elevation' (as a new word, as a new book, and as a concept) to Zappos to help bring our culture and our business to the next level." - Tony Hsieh

"A book that I love that I have read so many times." - Gretchen Rubin

"It is the only time that I have that stillness. It gives me this peaceful feeling. I just love it so much." - Ellen DeGeneres

"My wife and I love Bob. He’s really helped us and our son, Oscar." - Hugh Jackman

"I am one-thousand percent better when I do it. Meditation Bob: He’s got it!" - Oprah Winfrey

"Masterfully distills the essence of [Transcendental Meditation] so that anyone can understand how it works—and why they should learn it." - Ray Dalio

"Provides invaluable and pragmatic advice on how to start a business, continuously improve your professional acumen and transform failure into opportunity." - Mark Cuban

"So gripping you can read it standing up. A must read." - Nassim Taleb

"Learn from a man who walks his talk." - Tony Robbins

"[The author], who I respect, has come up with many excellent insights in [this book]." - Carl Icahn

"With government making it much harder for entrepreneurs to succeed, [this book] is a must read." - Peter Schiff

"Essential reading for anyone interested in righting the injustice of this inequality." - Richard Branson

"Reminds us that we can reach within ourselves to achieve greatness." - Alicia Keys

"Offers a vital and sharp message, for women and men." - Jim Collins

"Combines [the author]'s ability to synthesize information with her understanding of how to get the best out of people." - Mark Zuckerberg

"Honest and brave... The new manifesto for women in the workplace." - Oprah Winfrey

"Besides having written a great book, [this author's] comely face is comforting during airplane turbulence." - Mindy Kaling

"The autobiography of charity: water." - Seth Godin

"Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat." - Adam Grant

"About what matters most. Love." - Brené Brown

"If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book." - Michael Bloomberg

Reid Hoffman told McKinsey he was reading this book.

"Magical! An enlightening ride through young companies bucking orthodoxy." - Reed Hastings

Keith Rabois mentioned this book on Twitter.

Barack Obama's favorite books of 2019 list.

"If you love basketball, the @warriors, intense tenacity, or understanding how a great team executes as one, you will love [this book]." - Bill Gurley

"In this smart book, [the author] reveals ten growth paths." - Daniel Pink

"No glib answers here, simply hard-won wisdom that will provoke big changes for organizations large and small." - Seth Godin

"I LOVE this book. PERIOD." - Tom Peters

Andrew Wilkinson recommended this book on Twitter.

"Some people are great writers, and other people are great therapists. [This author] is, astoundingly, both." - Katie Couric

"If you have even an ounce of interest in the therapeutic process, or in the conundrum of being human, you must read this book." - Susan Cain

"Draws from a lifetime of remarkable work with people at the end of life." - Dr. Andrew Weil

"It’s significantly improved my life." - Will MacAskill

On the "books read" section of Emma Watson's GoodReads profile.

"Pretty cool for leaders of companies because it talks about the business benefits of mindfulness." - Matt Mullenweg

Chip Conley mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles." - Bill Gates

"[The author] open sourced Bridgewater’s methods in [this book] and the results were good evidence that collectives can operate at higher levels when they are open and honest about and can see past their cognitive flaws." - Bryan Johnson

"[Ray Dalio]'s a great guy and has a great book out you all need to get called Principles. It’s a major key!!" - Diddy

"Greg Penner, our chairman, asked me to read it." - Doug McMillon

"Sketched really concise and good thoughts for [how to approach life]." - Drew Houston

Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.

"Smart, funny, and as brilliant as it is straightforward. LOVED it!" - Brené Brown

"Delivers a knock-out punch to whatever is holding you back." - Cheryl Strayed

"A must-read!" - Daymond John

"If you're looking for the next step on your journey to make a difference for others, here it is." - Seth Godin

"[The author] shares some of the most powerful lessons she has learned." - Simon Sinek

"An unapologetic guide to solving your biggest problems and accomplishing your wildest dreams." - Sophia Amoruso

"Combining ancient wisdom with the practicalities of today." - Ray Dalio

Ali Abdaal recommended this book on his website.

"Leaves us with an improved perspective for thinking about very vexing issues such as the state of America versus China." - Jamie Dimon

"Shows us how history can provide a template to help guide how we might think about what comes next." - Mark Cuban

"The fascinating thing about [this book] is there's philosophy, there's wisdom, but there's plots." - Lex Fridman

"It is my #1, #2, and #3 book recommendations of 2021." - David Friedberg

"Goes into a lot of details about how money works (or doesn't)." - Changpeng Zhao

Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

"A gripping analysis of why we’ve lost the capacity to concentrate, and how we might find it again." - Adam Grant

"Rings the alarm bell for what all of us must do to protect ourselves, our children, and our democracies." - Hillary Clinton

Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

"A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind’s ability to pay attention." - Stephen Fry

"Read this book to save your mind." - Susan Cain

"I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices." - Hillary Clinton

Krista Tippett mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.