10 books that billionaires like Bill Gates, Elon Musk recommend. Have you read any?
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Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Endorsed by Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, “Sapiens” delves into human history, blending natural and social sciences.
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Elon Musk and Mark Cuban are among those who recommend this novel about a dystopian America and the role of innovators.
Principles by Ray Dalio
Ten billionaires, including Drew Houston and Jack Dorsey, endorse “Principles.” Ray Dalio shares his life and work philosophies.
Poor Charlie’s Almanack compiled by Peter D. Kaufman
Favored by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, this collection of Charlie Munger’s insights on investing and decision-making is highly regarded by billionaires.
High Output Management by Andy Grove
Recommended by 9 billionaires, including Brian Chesky and Larry Ellison, this management guide from the former Intel CEO is a Silicon Valley staple.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Endorsed by 7 billionaires like Larry Page and Peter Thiel, this book tackles the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Blitzscaling by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman
Recommended by Brian Chesky and Eric Schmidt, “Blitzscaling” discusses rapid company growth, offering valuable insights.
Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs endorse this book on handling crisis points in business, a must-read for understanding strategic inflexion points.
The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen
Praised by Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs, this book introduces disruptive technologies and is considered essential reading by billionaires.
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
A favorite among tech billionaires like Larry Page and Mark Zuckerberg, this sci-fi novel offers a vivid glimpse into a futuristic America.