Books Recommended by James Altucher
Traction
How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth
Gabriel Weinberg
Source: "'How do I know if my business is getting traction, or how do I get traction for my business, or how do I get users?' [This book] answers all of these questions and more." - James Altucher
The Obstacle Is the Way
The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Ryan Holiday
Source: "My life has been beset with obstacles. It takes practice (and pain) to surmount them and achieve success. [This author]’s book is a how-to guide for just that." - James Altucher
Jesus' Son
Stories
Denis Johnson
Source: "There was a movie about it and it's a beautiful collection of short stories about this total drug addict." - James Altucher
The Black Swan
Incerto, Book 2
Nassim Taleb
Source: James Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Freakonomics
A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Steven D. Levitt
Source: James Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Fooled by Randomness
Incerto, Book 1
Nassim Taleb
Source: James Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Brain Rules
12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
John Medina
Source: "Discusses how to keep your brain healthy." - James Altucher
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