Psychology
55 books
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen R. Covey
Stephen Covey’s foundational framework for personal and professional effectiveness through character development.
Zero to One
by Peter Thiel
Peter Thiel’s contrarian approach to building breakthrough companies that create new markets rather than competing in existing ones.
The Millionaire Next Door
by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
Discover the surprising habits and characteristics of America’s wealthy through groundbreaking research on real millionaires.
Deep Work
by Cal Newport
Deep Work explains Newport’s case for concentrated work and four rules for making room for it. This summary connects those rules to a realistic editing task, with scheduling choices and limits for collaborative workplaces.
Influence
by Robert B. Cialdini
Robert Cialdini’s groundbreaking research on the six universal principles that guide human behavior and decision-making.
The E-Myth Revisited
by Michael E. Gerber
Michael Gerber’s revolutionary approach to building businesses that work without you through systems and processes.
Mindset
by Carol S. Dweck
Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking research on how beliefs about ability shape motivation, learning, and achievement.
The Innovator’s Dilemma
by Clayton M. Christensen
Clayton Christensen’s groundbreaking analysis of why successful companies fail when faced with disruptive technologies.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki’s contrasting lessons from two father figures on money, investing, and achieving financial freedom.
The Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg
The Power of Habit explains Duhigg’s habit-loop model and how a routine might be changed. Two source cases introduce the framework; an original editor example shows how to record context, question a guessed reward, and plan for obstacles.
Start With Why
by Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek’s exploration of why great leaders inspire action by starting with purpose rather than process or product.
The First 90 Days
by Michael D. Watkins
Michael Watkins’ proven strategies for successfully navigating leadership transitions and achieving breakthrough results in new roles.