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  1. Person pages list letters, writing, profiles and links as sortable tables with filters, and show each person's companies as links; Fund letters show each letter's description in its own column.
  2. Experts show a checked job title and a short description of each person; 30 more people have photographs.
  3. Every company, fund, university and publication the experts work for has a page listing the people there.
  4. Fund letters show each letter's thesis and filter by it; 225 person pages list the essays, columns and newsletter issues the person wrote.
  5. Person pages list every essay and newsletter issue a person wrote, and their own books as a table in List view.
  6. Recommends shows the five largest kinds of book and the rest under More; browse pictures load sooner.
  7. Podcasts and talks link the original episode, filter by Audio and video or Press, and list each publisher once.
  8. Pages are wider, Recommends has List and Grid, and a filter clicked again turns off.
  9. Book cards sit in a ruled grid with Open Library and Goodreads links and each book's one-line note.
  10. Funds is now Investors; each investor's styles are buttons that filter the table.
  11. Podcasts and talks on a person's page filter by year and publisher and show as a list or a grid of pictures.
  12. Quotes show only people's own words: 472 summaries written by list sites are gone.
  13. Country pages open from Browse again, and every link on the shelf lands on a page.
  14. Subject and person pages show their sections as tabs, and each book appears once on a person's page.
  15. Book cards show the quote, who said it and the source; grids show five cards to a row.
  16. On a phone, a menu holds the sections, search, Updates, Feedback and dark mode.
  17. Feedback takes a screenshot of the page with no browser prompt, opens a screenshot full size when you click it, and clears itself once sent.
  18. Book cards are centred, search names the topic each book sits in, and any text cut short shows whole on hover.
  19. Search groups its results by kind: people, companies, geographies, subjects, topics, books, funds, fund letters and papers.
  20. The Books table lists who recommended each book by name, and the browser tab names the section you are in.
  21. Feedback can take a screenshot of the page, or one you paste or choose, and opens in the corner beside Updates.
  22. Each rail button reopens its section where you left it, and Browse, Table and People show on every book and subject page.
  23. Filters grey out choices that hold nothing instead of hiding them, and Books › People filters by authors or recommenders.
  24. Feedback takes a subject line and up to three screenshots.
  25. Biographies are grouped by the person they are about: 41 new pages, from Abraham Lincoln to Lee Kuan Yew.
  26. Sport splits into 23 sports, and Religion into one topic per faith.
  27. Book lists show as cards: the cover, one recommendation quote and every recommender by name.
  28. Seventeen subjects that had two or three pages under different names now have one page each.
  29. Every page lists its Experts as authors and recommenders, with a link to them on the Experts tab.
  30. Economics, Financial history, Financial panics and Accounting are subjects of their own, with one page per financial crisis.
  31. Book, person and subject pages open inside the app, so the tabs stay in view.
  32. 996 more book covers, and photographs or logos for 227 more people and companies.
  33. Books › Browse shows every subject as cards, and the rail holds Fund letters, Papers, Experts, Books and Funds.
  34. Every topic over 150 books splits into narrower topics, each with a page of its own.

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Motivation and success mindset

Productivity and Habits

Books on motivation, goal setting, success principles and personal philosophy, from Napoleon Hill and Tony Robbins to Ryan Holiday.

Books 59Experts 14Recommenders 74

Start here

  1. Poor Richard's AlmanackBenjamin Franklin, 1732
  2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleStephen Covey, Stephen R. Covey, 1989
  3. Principles: Life and WorkRay Dalio, 2017
  4. Excellent Advice for LivingKevin Kelly, 2023
  5. The Daily LawsRobert Greene
Poor Richard's AlmanackPoor Richard's Almanack
T1 Poor Richard's Almanack
Benjamin Franklin · 1732
Open LibraryGoodreads

An almanac of proverbs and maxims urging thrift, industry and courtesy.

Recommended by: Tim Ferriss

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
T2 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey, Stephen R. Covey · 1989
Open LibraryGoodreads

Seven habits, from being proactive to win-win, that build personal effectiveness.

“…books I've recommended, highlighted to death, or forced on friends.” — Andrew Wilkinson

Source: Andrew Wilkinson's Bookshelf, neverenough.com

Recommended by: Andrew Wilkinson, Jim Collins and 10 others

Principles: Life and WorkPrinciples: Life and Work
T2 Principles: Life and Work
Ray Dalio · 2017
Open LibraryGoodreads

Decision rules from building Bridgewater: radical truth and radical transparency.

Recommended by: Alfred Lin, Nat Eliason, Andrew Lokenauth and 28 others

Excellent Advice for LivingExcellent Advice for Living
T2 Excellent Advice for Living
Kevin Kelly · 2023
Open LibraryGoodreads

Short pieces of advice on living, goals, generosity, careers, family and money.

Recommended by: Andrew Wilkinson, Matt Mullenweg

The Daily LawsThe Daily Laws
T2 The Daily Laws
Robert Greene
Goodreads

366 daily lessons on power, seduction, mastery, strategy and human nature.

Recommended by: Ryan Holiday

The Obstacle Is the WayThe Obstacle Is the Way
T3 The Obstacle Is the Way
Ryan Holiday · 2013
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Ryan Holiday, James Altucher, Jordan Hughes and 3 others

Stillness is the KeyStillness is the Key
T3 Stillness is the Key
Ryan Holiday · 2019
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Cal Newport, Jordan Hughes

Clear ThinkingClear Thinking
T3 Clear Thinking
Shane Parrish · 2023
Open LibraryGoodreads
As A Man ThinkethAs A Man Thinketh
T4 As A Man Thinketh
James Allen · 1902
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Nat Eliason, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins

The Code of the Extraordinary MindThe Code of the Extraordinary Mind
T4 The Code of the Extraordinary Mind
Vishen Lakhiani · 1920
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Jim Kwik

How to Stop Worrying and Start LivingHow to Stop Worrying and Start Living
T4 How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Dale Carnegie · 1936
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Ran Segall, Tim Ferriss

Think and Grow Rich: The Original ClassicThink and Grow Rich: The Original Classic
T4 Think and Grow Rich: The Original Classic
Napoleon Hill · 1937
Open LibraryGoodreads

Thirteen principles of getting rich, claimed to come from studying 500 wealthy men.

“I've always been a big fan of books and teaching seminars specializing in the area of self-improvement. Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one book I'd recommend to everyone.” — Jim Clayton

Source: Clayton on the one book he would recommend to everyone

Recommended by: Jim Clayton, Mohnish Pabrai and 8 others

The Magic of Thinking BigThe Magic of Thinking Big
T4 The Magic of Thinking Big
David Schwartz · 1959
Open LibraryGoodreads

The size of your thinking sets the size of your results, and how to think bigger.

Recommended by: Ali Abdaal, Mohnish Pabrai, Nat Eliason and 2 others

Grow Rich! With Peace of MindGrow Rich! With Peace of Mind
T4 Grow Rich! With Peace of Mind
Napoleon Hill · 1967
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: The Barefoot Investor

The Psychology of AchievementThe Psychology of Achievement
T4 The Psychology of Achievement
Brian Tracy · 1984
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Brian Armstrong

GoalsGoals
T4 Goals
Zig Ziglar · 1986
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: David Cancel

Unlimited PowerUnlimited Power
T4 Unlimited Power
Tony Robbins · 1986
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins

Awaken the Giant WithinAwaken the Giant Within
T4 Awaken the Giant Within
Anthony Robbins · 1991
Open LibraryGoodreads

Change behaviour by changing what you link with pain and pleasure.

Recommended by: Guy Spier, Nat Eliason, Brian Koppelman and 2 others

The Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessThe Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
T4 The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
Deepak Chopra · 1994
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Complete Life’s Little Instruction BookThe Complete Life’s Little Instruction Book
T4 The Complete Life’s Little Instruction Book
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. · 1997
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Scott Belsky

Who Moved My Cheese?Who Moved My Cheese?
T4 Who Moved My Cheese?
Spencer Johnson · 1998
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Tony Hsieh, Daymond John

Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's AlmanackWit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's Almanack
T4 Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's Almanack
Benjamin Franklin · 1999
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Blake Mycoskie

17 Lies That Are Holding You Back & the Trut17 Lies That Are Holding You Back & the Truth That Will Set You Free
T4 17 Lies That Are Holding You Back & the Truth That Will Set You Free
Steve Chandler · 2000
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Art of Possibility: Transforming ProfessThe Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life (Harvard Business School Press)
T4 The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life (Harvard Business School Press)
Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander · 2000
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

QBQ!QBQ!
T4 QBQ!
John G. Miller · 2001
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: The Barefoot Investor

The Joy of Success: 10 Essential Skills for The Joy of Success: 10 Essential Skills for Getting the Success You Want
T4 The Joy of Success: 10 Essential Skills for Getting the Success You Want
Susan Ford Collins · 2003
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Rules of the Red Rubber BallRules of the Red Rubber Ball
T4 Rules of the Red Rubber Ball
Kevin Carroll · 2005
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Ann Handley

Get Off Your ‘But’Get Off Your ‘But’
T4 Get Off Your ‘But’
Sean Stephenson · 2009
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Tony Hsieh

The Big LeapThe Big Leap
T4 The Big Leap
Gay Hendricks · 2009
Open LibraryGoodreads

The 'Upper Limit Problem': how people sabotage themselves when good things happen.

Recommended by: Andrew Wilkinson, Noah Kagan

The Happiness ProjectThe Happiness Project
T4 The Happiness Project
Gretchen Rubin · 2010
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Jake Knapp

The 10X RuleThe 10X Rule
T4 The 10X Rule
Grant Cardone · 2011
Open LibraryGoodreads

Big goals call for a fourth degree of action, massive action, beyond normal effort.

Recommended by: David Cancel, Ran Segall

Search Inside YourselfSearch Inside Yourself
T4 Search Inside Yourself
Chade-Meng Tan · 2012
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Matt Mullenweg and 1 other

The ToolsThe Tools
T4 The Tools
Phil Stutz · 2012
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Graham Duncan

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still WHow to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
T4 How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Scott Adams · 2013
Open LibraryGoodreads

The Dilbert creator's many failures and what they taught him about success.

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai, Patrick O'Shaughnessy and 2 others

Live Your TruthLive Your Truth
T4 Live Your Truth
Kamal Ravikant · 2013
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Naval Ravikant

Sometimes You Win‑‑Sometimes You LearnSometimes You Win‑‑Sometimes You Learn
T4 Sometimes You Win‑‑Sometimes You Learn
John Maxwell · 2013
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Tom Bilyeu

Your Hidden RichesYour Hidden Riches
T4 Your Hidden Riches
Janet Bray, Chris Attwood · 2014
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Jim Kwik

Tools of TitansTools of Titans
T4 Tools of Titans
Tim Ferriss · 2016
Open LibraryGoodreads

Routines, tools and advice from over 200 podcast guests on health, wealth and wisdom.

Recommended by: Keith Rabois, Nat Eliason, Kevin Rose and 4 others

The Decision MakeoverThe Decision Makeover
T4 The Decision Makeover
Mike Whitaker · 2017
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Kathryn Minshew

Tribe of MentorsTribe of Mentors
T4 Tribe of Mentors
Tim Ferriss · 2017
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Guy Spier, Jim Kwik, Tony Robbins and 1 other

Rise and GrindRise and Grind
T4 Rise and Grind
Daymond John, Daniel Paisner · 2018
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Chelsea Krost

Principles for SuccessPrinciples for Success
T4 Principles for Success
Ray Dalio · 2019
Open LibraryGoodreads

An illustrated, shortened version of the book Principles.

The Path Made ClearThe Path Made Clear
T4 The Path Made Clear
Oprah Winfrey · 2019
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Arianna Huffington

The 3 AlarmsThe 3 Alarms
T4 The 3 Alarms
Eric Partaker · 2020
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Ali Abdaal

How to LiveHow to Live
T4 How to Live
Derek Sivers · 2021
Open LibraryGoodreads

“I also recommend Derek's other books (How To Live is especially good).” — Andrew Wilkinson

Source: Newsletter

Recommended by: Andrew Wilkinson

Someday Is Today
T4 Someday Is Today
Matthew Dicks · 2022
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Ali Abdaal

101 Reasons to Get Out of Bed101 Reasons to Get Out of Bed
T4 101 Reasons to Get Out of Bed
Natasha Milne
Goodreads

Recommended by: Richard Branson

Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom
T4 Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom
Benjamin Franklin
Goodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Choose YourselfChoose Yourself
T4 Choose Yourself
James Altucher
Goodreads

Recommended by: Nat Eliason

Hustle
T4 Hustle
Jesse Tevelow
Goodreads

Recommended by: Brad Feld

One Hundred & One Reasons To Get Out of Bed
T4 One Hundred & One Reasons To Get Out of Bed
Natasha Milne
Goodreads

Examples of people who turned their concern for the world into their work.

Recommended by: Richard Branson

Self-Made SuccessSelf-Made Success
T4 Self-Made Success
Shaan Patel
Goodreads

Recommended by: Mark Cuban

The Connection AlgorithmThe Connection Algorithm
T4 The Connection Algorithm
Jesse Tevelow
Goodreads

Recommended by: Brad Feld

The Happiness AdvantageThe Happiness Advantage
T4 The Happiness Advantage
Shawn Achor
Goodreads

Recommended by: Tony Hsieh

The Science of Getting RichThe Science of Getting Rich
T4 The Science of Getting Rich
Wallace D. Wattles
Goodreads

Recommended by: Nat Eliason

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
T4 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
Mark Manson
Goodreads

Recommended by: Nat Eliason

Tools For Titans
T4 Tools For Titans
Goodreads

Recommended by: Balaji S. Srinivasan

Universal Wisdom
T4 Universal Wisdom
Brett Kelly
Goodreads

Recommended by: Mike Cannon-Brookes

You Are a BadassYou Are a Badass
T4 You Are a Badass
Jen Sincero
Goodreads

Recommended by: Nat Eliason

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