Viktor Frankl's classic account of his experience in the Nazi death camps. A book that explains why meaning trumps pleasure as the primary human drive.
- You want a short and gripping book that will shake you to your core
- You want to understand how you can stay human in inhuman conditions
The more time you spend in flow the more fulfilled you will be in life. Understanding this concept and how to turn the everyday grind into flow experiences is one of the most important things you can do.
- You feel stuck and frustrated
- You look to raise your baseline happiness
- You are interested in what ingredients make up the Good Life
In a world of constant distraction, the ability to focus deeply is becoming both rare and incredibly valuable. Cal Newport makes the case for deep work and gives you a practical framework to reclaim your attention and produce work that matters.
- You're constantly distracted and want to reclaim your focus
- You want to produce higher quality work in less time
- You're tired of shallow busywork
After reading this book you will never look at sleep the same way again. Matthew Walker makes a compelling — and terrifying — case for why sleep is the single most important thing you can do for your health, brain, and longevity.
- You think you can get by on 6 hours of sleep
- You want science-backed reasons to prioritize rest
- You want to optimize your health and performance
David Goggins managed to escape an abusive family situation and decided to become a navy S.E.A.L. The problem was that he was overweight, uneducated, and unprepared. This was the starting point for the man that went to become one of toughest endurance athletes of our time.
- You want to be inspired to set the bar higher for yourself
- You find endurance sports fascinating
- You want a great audiobook
One of my favorite books of all time. A book that I've reread countless times. A great introduction to Stoic philosophy and a practical guide for how to implement stoic practices to a modern life — and gain peace of mind.
- You are looking for a philosophy of life
- You want to learn about stoic philosophy
- You want practical tips for how to improve your psychological well-being
Robert Greene's magnum opus. An absolute must for people who want an accessible entry into what makes people act the way they do — and you might learn something about yourself too!
- You want to understand why people act like they do
- You want a book that will add a lot of further reading to your reading list