Jodie Cook Recommended Books

Eric Weinstein tweet about books that mattered enough to him.

Tristan Harris mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

Charles Poliquin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.

"[The author has] a great curiosity and [...] a great love for things." - Walter Isaacson

Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"I read [this book] right when I started Toms. There’s so many things that I took from [it] that allowed Toms to have this incredible growth." - Blake Mycoskie

"Probably the best book I’ve read in the last couple of years." - Tobi Lütke

"Smash hit in Japan, and easy to see why. Adlerian psychology meets Stoic philosophy in Socratic dialogue. Compelling from front to back. Highly recommend." - Marc Andreessen

"It's like this book was written just for me. I came away with so many 'aha!' moments that have helped me better understand myself." - Ryan Hoover

"Will cause keen self-reflection!" - Stewart Butterfield

"This book is tremendous. Highly recommend!" - Anthony Pompliano

"The concepts it presents are provocative and go against a lot of the dominant narratives of the current cultural milieu." - Ali Abdaal

"One of the first books that profoundly changed my life for the better." - Aubrey Marcus

"One of my favorite books." - Will Smith

"The more and more that you dream and actually talk about something that you want to do, it can become true." - LeBron James

"A crazy story." - Big Sean

"There's a great quote in [this book]: When you're on the right path the universe conspires to help you!" - Brené Brown

"I’ve loved [this book] for a very long time." - Ryan Flaherty

"This book will change your fucking life." - Joe Rogan

"Anytime anybody feels mopey about what's happening in their startup or in their life, this is the book to read to reset all the expectations." - Marc Andreessen

"Have been [this author's] fan for awhile. The book didn't disappoint." - Anthony Pompliano

"Some of the craziest stuff I’ve ever read." - Austen Allred

Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

"My favorite book of 2018." - Justin Kan

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

Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.

"Really about teaching your kids to focus on hard work and not intrinsic capability." - Tim Ferriss

"Although the title may make it appear intuitive, the reading is much more insightful and applicable than you might guess." - Keith Rabois

"Great book. I think she actually talks about me in it ?" - Tobi Lütke

Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

Ali Abdaal recommended this book on his website.

Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.

Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.

"Really resonated with me, and I will certainly incorporate many of these principles into my work and personal life." - Kevin Rose

"Offers concise and eloquent advice on how to determine what you care about most, and how to apply your energies in ways that ultimately bring you the greatest rewards." - Reid Hoffman

Austen Allred recommended this book on his website.

"This book changed my life." - Steve Harvey

Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 50

"Definitely worth checking out." - Tim Urban

Greg McKeown mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

One of Greg Norman's 3 answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"

"[I have a] dog-eared copy [of this book]." - Daniel Pink

George Raveling mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"A great book about harnessing creativity." - Joe Rogan

"Beautiful book." - Lex Fridman

"One of the most influential books in my life." - Aubrey Marcus

One of Ryan Holiday's 2 answers to "what book are you most likely to give out as a gift?"

Seth Godin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"Talks about resistance." - Brian Koppelman

"Gives a valuable perspective on how to select a path for one's career." - Andrew Ng

"What you really want to do is to master something and to use your mastering of something as a way to get to your passion." - Kevin Kelly

Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.

"When I was 18, [this book] changed my life." - Derek Sivers

"This book was the first of [Tony Robbins books] I read, and it asked me crucial questions about the stories I was telling myself that were limiting my growth." - Brian Koppelman

"For anyone who wants to become the greatest version of themselves." - Danny Miranda

"Helped me ground myself and believe I could make change in my own life." - Roberto Blake

"I still personally read the first two chapters of this book whenever doubt creeps in." - Tim Ferriss

"A really, really old fashioned book if someone just wants to wake themselves up and start turning into more of a positive, less depressed person." - MMM

"[Tim Ferriss] put me on [to this book]." - Dave Camarillo

"Changed my life." - Steve Harvey

Ali Abdaal recommended this book on his website.

"You will learn how changing the way you think can become a blueprint for great success." - Jim Kwik

"[The author] has written the first true guide for protecting a startup from self-sabotage." - Peter Thiel

"For anyone insterested in building, growing, or leading a great company, this book is an incredibly valuable resource." - Mark Zuckerberg

One of Peter Attia's answers to "any books you feel would make your reading list?"

"Let’s just say, we started out relationship with vigorous disagreement, and we’ve continued that to this day." - Marc Andreessen

"An inspiring story of a business rebirth through sheer willpower." - Larry Page

"Entertaining more than anything. I read [this book], I was like: I would never work for this guy. But entertaining and some good lessons." - Matt Mullenweg

"About how you stand out in a sea of sameness." - Cindy Eckert

"Make something that’s distinct enough that people want to talk about it." - Joe Gebbia

"Only the unique get remembered." - Noah Kagan

"This is straight marketing advice: Your product has to be a purple cow—it has to be distinct to have any success." - Jay-Z

"I'd attribute about 60% of my good habits to [the author's] blog and this book is rapidly filling in the other 40%." - Tim Urban

"A decent book on self-help tools, not a category I am generally a fan of." - Vinod Khosla

"Great book." - Biz Stone

"Highly recommend." - Anthony Pompliano

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"Helped me understand how habits are formed and what we can do." - Ali Abdaal

"I have read this book more than a dozen times, more often for thinking than for writing." - Tim Ferriss

"I love reading about writers and the process of writing." - Matt Mullenweg

"Great blunt advice about writing better non-fiction. So inspiring." - Derek Sivers

"One of the best books I’ve ever read." - Tobi Lütke

"I love [this book]." - Jason Fried

"Best (?) walk through the ancient/current philosophy of Stoicism. You can't control other people but you can control yourself, so do that." - Marc Andreessen

"I immediately checked out of the library and read completely." - MMM

"An easy way to learn about [Stoicism] and recognize why this resonates." - DHH

"I found when reading it that the quirky philosophy I've been living my life by since 17 matches up exactly with a 2000-year-old philosophy called Stoicism." - Derek Sivers

"An interesting perspective on how to live a focused life in a world full of noise." - Danny Miranda

Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 100

"It distills key habits and beliefs of ultra-successful people and also dives into some of life’s larger questions." - Tony Robbins

"I love [this book] because it’s essentially a collection of great principles from people who have accomplished great things." - Ray Dalio

Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.

"Excellent book." - Matt Mullenweg

"[I read and give this book because] you need to understand what you’re up against." - Doug McMillon

"It's a great book and especially for people starting out." - Tracy DiNunzio

"A history of my favorite company and its enigmatic leader." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

"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

"A fascinating, eye-opening read that will help you not just recognize your own unique gifts, but find the strength to challenge conventional wisdom to bring them to life." - Arianna Huffington

"Reading [this book]. Effort over ability....challenge conventions...you have to be so bad that you have no choice but to be desperate..." - Shah Rukh Khan

Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.