Ray Dalio Book Recommendations

The Lessons of History

by Will & Ariel Durant

"This is the Durants. They were maybe the greatest historians of all time." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Changing Minds

The Art and Science of Changing Our Own and Other Peoples Minds

by Howard Gardner

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Endurance

Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

by Alfred Lansing

Ray Dalio can be seen reading this book on the article's main image. (Source)

Destined for War

Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?

by Graham Allison

"Reminds us that over the last 500 years there have been 16 times in which there has been [...] an empire challenging another. In 12 of those cases there have been wars." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Discovering Your Personality Type

The Essential Introduction to the Enneagram

by Don Richard Riso

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Who am I?

16 Basic Desires that Motivate Our Actions Define Our Personalities

by Steven Reiss

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

by Joseph Campbell

"A little bit dense, but it’s so rich, it’s a good one." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Originals

How Non-Conformists Move the World

by Adam Grant

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

The Spiritual Brain

A Neuroscientist's Case for the Existence of the Soul

by Mario Beauregard

"I recommended [this book to the Dalai Lama] (which I also recommend to you)." - Ray Dalio (Source)

The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

by Charles Duhigg

"Fantastic. I got [this book] and I gave it to everyone in my company." - Ray Dalio (Source)

The Gift of Adversity

The Unexpected Benefits of Life's Difficulties, Setbacks, and Imperfections

by Norman E Rosenthal M.D.

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Creativity and the Brain

by Mario Tokoro

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Learn or Die

Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization

by Edward Hess

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

The Upside of Inequality

How Good Intentions Undermine the Middle Class

by Edward Conard

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

The Serengeti Rules

The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters

by Sean B. Carroll

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

In Over Our Heads

The Mental Demands of Modern Life

by Robert Kegan

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

A Whole New Mind

Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

by Daniel Pink

"A good book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Incognito

The Secret Lives of the Brain

by David Eagleman

"Wonderful book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

The Meaning of Human Existence

by Edward O. Wilson

"Surmises that between one million and two million years ago, [...] the brain evolved in ways supporting cooperation so man could hunt and do other activities." - Ray Dalio (Source)

You

Being more effective in your MBTI Type

by Michael M. Lombardo

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

The Role of the Individual in History

by Georgii Valentinovich Plekhanov

“[One of the books that] showed how the same things happened over and over again throughout history." - Ray Dalio (Source)

A Magic Web

The Forest of Barro Colorado Island

by Christian Ziegler

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

Why We Believe in God(s)

A Concise Guide to the Science of Faith

by J. Anderson Thomson

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind

by Yuval Noah Harari

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

Subliminal

How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior

by Leonard Mlodinow

"Excellent book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Who's in Charge?

Free Will and the Science of the Brain

by Michael S. Gazzaniga

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

An Everyone Culture

Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization

by Robert Kegan

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

The Evolving Self

Problem and Process in Human Development

by Robert Kegan

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

From Bacteria to Bach and Back

The Evolution of Minds

by Daniel C. Dennett

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

Welcome to Your Brain

Why You Lose Your Car Keys but Never Forget How to Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life

by Sam Wang

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Beyond Religion

Ethics for a Whole World

by Dalai Lama

"If you’re interested in learning more [about the Dalai Lama's thinking]." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Leadership the Outward Bound Way

Becoming a Better Leader in the Workplace, in the Wilderness, and in Your Community

by Outward Bound USA

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Benjamin Franklin

An American Life

by Walter Isaacson

"I read [this book and "Einstein"] and probed [Walter Isaacson] about them to try to glean what characteristics they had in common." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson

"I noticed a number of similarities between [Steve Jobs and I], especially when [the author] quoted Jobs’s own words. [...] but to be clear, I didn’t think that Bridgewater or I held a candle to Apple and Jobs." - Ray Dalio (Source)

My Stroke of Insight

A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

by Jill Bolte Taylor

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

River Out of Eden

A Darwinian View of Life

by Richard Dawkins

"Another very short book on evolution. It just really puts things in perspective." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Einstein's Mistakes

The Human Failings of Genius

by Hans C. Ohanian

"[This book] was given to me because people know that I like that stuff." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Einstein

His Life and Universe

by Walter Isaacson

"I read [this book and "Benjamin Franklin"] and probed [Walter Isaacson] about them to try to glean what characteristics they had in common." - Ray Dalio (Source)

No Rules Rules

Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention

by Reed Hastings

"[The author], his people, and his culture are all of star quality. I recommend his book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Strength in Stillness

The Power of Transcendental Meditation

by Bob Roth

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

Tribe of Mentors

Short Life Advice from the Best in the World

by Tim Ferriss

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

Accidental Presidents

Eight Men Who Changed America

by Jared Cohen

"Provides me a valuable and entertaining view of past presidents during analogous difficult times." - Ray Dalio (Source)

What It Takes

Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence

by Stephen A. Schwarzman

"The real story of what it takes from a man who could turn dreams into realities." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Trailblazer

The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change

by Marc Benioff

"The gold standard on how to use business as a platform for change." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Keeping At It

The Quest for Sound Money and Good Government

by Paul A. Volcker

"[The author] is an American hero who has seen more and done more to shape the world economy than anyone else over the last 50 years. [This book] is a must read." - Ray Dalio (Source)

The Undoing Project

A Friendship That Changed Our Minds

by Michael Lewis

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

Think Like a Monk

Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

by Jay Shetty

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

Atlas Shrugged

by Ayn Rand

"Regarding economics, if you haven’t read [this author] lately, I suggest that you do." - Ray Dalio (Source)

The Fountainhead

by Ayn Rand

"Regarding economics, if you haven’t read [this author] lately, I suggest that you do." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Titan

The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

by Ron Chernow

"Fabolous." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Play Nice But Win

A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader

by Michael Dell

"Takes you into the real world of building and transforming an empire." - Ray Dalio (Source)