Kat Cole Recommended Books

"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

"We keep looking for these win-win solutions but sometimes we have to lose a little bit so that everybody wins. And that’s not a good message for capitalists because that’s not how we like to roll." - Tristan Harris

"While today’s rich and powerful are fighting for equality and justice, [this book] argues that it is being done in a way that will preserve their position at the top of society." - Vinod Khosla

"I'm ready to be excommunicated from the VC world: I enjoyed [this] book." - Alexis Ohanian

"A good read." - Jason Calacanis

"Tells the story of how passion and determination can build a successful brand." - Tony Hsieh

"Excellent new book." - Jason Calacanis

"Brings a unique perspective that has enabled her to see opportunities that others cannot." - Mark Cuban

"Teaches us we can be successful on our own terms, without sacrificing our values or personalities." - Sophia Amoruso

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

"It kind of hit home for me [...] that when you wake up in the morning, you put your focus on this one thing of what you want to accomplish during the day, which seems like a no-brainer." - Maria Sharapova

"Makes a strong case for tossing out my daily Todo list in favor of focusing just One Thing every day." - Alexis Ohanian

"[The author's] relentless quest for self-improvement and social contribution will leave you hungry to do more in your own life." - Adam Grant

"Will transform your understanding of how to gain power—and how to use it for good." - Adam Grant

"The nature and use of power is changing rapidly, distributing broadly in unexpected channels. [This book] provides the practical tools to help us all understand this shift." - Craig Newmark

"An essential and extremely insightful guide for anyone who wants to maximize the opportunities for progress and impact in today’s new tightly connected world." - Reid Hoffman

"If you want to understand how the world is changing, what’s really happening and how we can all find our way, this book could not becoming at a better time." - Richard Branson

"Can light a flame bright enough to outshine the glinting fangs and tiki torches." - Russell Brand