Basic Economics is a general introduction to economics that is neither focused on mathematical models nor filled with complex diagrams. Instead, Thomas Sowell shares basic principles of economics in a way that the average person can understand. The book is divided into six sections that cover the fundamentals of the subject, providing clear examples to illustrate economic principles.
Bad Blood is a chilling, gripping account of the rise and precipitous fall of Theranos, the one-time multibillion-dollar biotech startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes. The book provides an in-depth look at how this company led by a Stanford dropout with a revolutionary blood-testing system became a darling of Silicon Valley, and then faced a spectacular downfall when it was discovered that the technology didn’t work.
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder is a philosophical treatise by Nassim Nicholas Taleb about how some systems, including nature and economies, actually benefit from shock, volatility, and chaos. Instead of being merely robust or resilient (resisting shocks), these antifragile systems improve and grow stronger. Taleb explains this concept using examples and anecdotes from various fields, including biology, medicine, finance, and politics.
All In by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton is a business book that delves into the concept of organizational culture and how to create a successful one. It emphasizes that managers should promote a culture of belief in their companies so that employees feel they belong, understand the bigger picture, and are enthusiastic about their work. The book offers practical strategies for fostering this culture, backed by extensive research and case studies.
10x Is Easier Than 2x is an inspiring book by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy that encourages readers to aim for tenfold growth instead of simply doubling their current performance. The authors argue that exponential growth is achievable when we break free from our self-imposed limitations and adopt an entirely new mindset.
In ‘Lean In’, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at what women can do to help themselves, and make the small changes in their life that can effect change on a more universal scale. She draws on her own experiences working in some of the world’s most successful businesses and looks at what women can do to help themselves, and make the small changes in their life that can effect change on a more universal scale.
The Power of Habit explores the science behind habit creation and reformation. Charles Duhigg presents a compelling argument that understanding and harnessing this science can help us improve our lives, our businesses, and even our societies. The book is filled with scientific studies, anecdotes, and step-by-step strategies to help readers identify and reshape their own habits.
The Road to Serfdom, written by Friedrich Hayek, is a seminal defense of classical liberalism and free-market capitalism against socialist and collectivist thought. It argues that any form of central planning inevitably leads to tyranny, and that the only true path to lasting economic prosperity and political freedom is through individual liberty and free markets.
Switch details how change works and provides practical strategies to help people manage change. Using a variety of examples, the book shows that successful changes share a common pattern, they require the leader to appeal to both the rational and emotional minds.