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The Obstacle Is the Way Ryan Holiday
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Shunryu Suzuki
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Robert M. Pirsig
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Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders Jack D. Schwager
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The Body Keeps the Score Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

From neuroscience to psychology, a deep dive into the science of how trauma impacts the body and the amazing relationship between mind and body

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Atomic Habits James Clear

Good insights on how to incentivize yourself to develop good habits and give up on toxic ones. A blend of psychology, science and common sense presented in a way that sticks.

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Steve Jobs Walter Isaacson
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Shunryu Suzuki

A classic introduction to zazen and Zen meditation.
An open mind is required to read this as many of the philosophy's tenets can be counter-intuitive at first glance.

Overall I found this to be a great window into a radically different way of life

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The Alchemist Paulo Coelho

Poetic and spiritual, this book is about your journey on this earth

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The New Trading for a Living Alexander Elder
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How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market General Press, Nicolas Darvas
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The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs Nicolas Pineault

Eye opening book about the physiological effects of EMF (electro magnetic fields) active all around us. If you constantly find yourself having headaches, being tired or having other weird physical symptoms after using your devices or working next to your router for too long, you might want to read this.

...Or not. This kind of knowledge cannot be unlearned.

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Getting Started in Technical Analysis Jack D. Schwager
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator Edwin Lefèvre

An old (1900s era) but relevant diary of a legendary stock trader. Most of the advice still holds true today

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Principles Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio lays out his principles for life and work. Very down to earth and rational. Useful and applicable in your own life.

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A Brief History of Time Stephen Hawking

A mind bending ride from the origin of the universe to the physics of time (no physics Phd required). A fresh dose of perspective

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Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis exposes the state of the financial markets in the age of nanosecond computerized trading and reveals bad practices happening daily in the markets. Enlightening

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The Richest Man in Babylon George S. Clason, SBP Editors

A personal finance classic. Give this book to any young person you know!

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The New Market Wizards Jack D. Schwager

Jack Schwager interviews the best traders in the financial markets. Full of (actionable) insight

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Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand

Life changing book. This book eloquently articulates and expresses ideas and concepts I feel I've always lived by but had never consciously realized: through her clear cut and rational storytelling, Ayn Rand shifted it all into my conscious mind.

Very capitalistic, very individualistic, very powerful and no doubt very polarizing. Whether you love it or hate it, this book will stay with you.

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The Prophet Kahlil Gibran

Wisdom for life, this book contains short essays on the "essentials" of life. I wish I'd read this when I was younger

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Unstoppable Maria Sharapova
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Can't Hurt Me David Goggins

I actually recommend the audiobook version of this book, which contains exclusive content (David comments on each chapter in a podcast style interview with the reader).

Anyways, this book was incredibly impactful for me. David delivers his hard-acquired wisdom on overcoming yourself and becoming your best version in a raw, poignant and highly memorable biography-turned-self-help-manual. As David likes to repeat: "I am not the hero here, *you* are the hero."

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How to Change Your Mind Michael Pollan

Great science-backed information filled book on the benefits of psychedelics to open your mind and get rid of old patterns and habits. Highly recommend!

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