The world’s greatest leaders—Musk, Gandhi, Warren Buffett, and countless others—share one simple habit: they read. Musk learned rocket science from books, Buffett spends 80% of his day reading, and Gandhi used books to refine his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
Reading isn’t just about gaining knowledge; it’s about learning how to think, make better decisions, and see opportunities others miss. If you want to get ahead in life, you must read—not because it’s a rule, but because it gives you an edge that school, social media, and surface-level knowledge never will.
“Read what you love until you love reading.”
So why wait? Start now.
I don’t have time to scroll endlessly, hoping to stumble upon something important. I need information that actually matters—filtered, structured, and ready when I am. That’s where Inoreader comes in. It’s like having a personal assistant who gathers the most valuable articles, news, and insights from across the internet and lays them out for me in one place. No distractions, no clickbait, just high-quality content that keeps me ahead of the curve.
The real magic of Inoreader is how I can train it to work exactly the way I want. I follow the best sources on business, tech, finance, and global trends, and I let its filters do the heavy lifting. It weeds out the noise, so I only see the things that genuinely expand my knowledge. Whether it’s AI breakthroughs, market trends, or the latest from an entrepreneur I admire, it’s all curated to my interests.
And honestly? It keeps me sharp. The world moves fast, and I refuse to be left behind. Inoreader helps me stay informed intentionally, rather than getting lost in a sea of useless headlines. It’s one of the few tools I use daily that actually makes me feel smarter instead of just busy.
Finding the right book is like finding the right mentor—if you pick wisely, it can change everything. That’s why I use Goodreads. It’s not just about tracking what I read; it’s about discovering what’s worth reading next. The sheer number of books out there is overwhelming, and I don’t have time for mediocre ones. Goodreads helps me cut through the noise by showing me what high achievers, entrepreneurs, and deep thinkers are reading.
What I love most is the community aspect. Seeing real reviews, thoughtful discussions, and recommendations from people who actually care about books makes a difference. If a book keeps popping up on lists from founders, billionaires, or top thinkers, I take it seriously. And when I finish a great book, I can document what I learned and look back at my own progress over time.
Plus, there’s something motivating about tracking my reading journey. Every book I finish feels like leveling up. Goodreads keeps me accountable, helps me organize my ever-growing reading list, and makes sure I’m always learning from the best minds out there.
Before heading to college, I want to build a strong foundation in business, finance, psychology, leadership, and technology—learning directly from the minds that shaped the world.
This list isn’t just about reading; it’s about gaining insights, strategies, and mindsets that will help me navigate life and entrepreneurship.
These books will challenge my thinking, expand my vision, and give me practical tools to apply in my journey.
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez
Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson
I Can’t Make This Up by Kevin Hart
The Everything Store by Brad Stone
Inside Steve’s Brain by Leander Kahney
Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos by Jeff Bezos
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne
What’s your dream? by Simon Squibb
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Good to Great by James C. Collins
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman & Chris Yeh
The Lean CEO by Jacob Stoller
Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
Obviously Awesome by April Dunford
The Minimalist Entrepreneur by Sahil Lavingia
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
The Power of Broke by Daymond John
The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
Pre-Suasion by Robert B. Cialdini
To Sell is Human by Daniel H. Pink
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal
Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger
Start with No by Jim Camp
Love’s Executioner by Irvin D. Yalom
The Incurable Romantic by Frank Tallis
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Grit by Angela Duckworth
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
Drive by Daniel H. Pink
Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk
Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis Jackson
The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans by Melanie Mitchell
Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen
Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen
Bold by Peter Diamandis & Steven Kotler
The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander
Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal
Deep Work by Cal Newport
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Lead the Field by Earl Nightingale
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Welcome to the Book FAQ, where I answer the burning questions absolutely no one asked, but probably should have.
Reading has been my secret weapon—part teacher, part mentor, part “I have no idea what I’m doing, so let me check if someone smarter figured it out already.”
Because I don’t have time not to. Every book I read saves me from years of trial and error, questionable decisions, and possibly reinventing the wheel when I could just steal—I mean, learn—from the best. Plus, if billionaires, athletes, and world leaders swear by reading, I figure it’s a decent habit to pick up before college.
It’s a mix of strategy and chaos. Sometimes, I pick books based on what I’m working on—business books when I’m scaling a project, psychology books when I want to understand people better, and finance books because I strive to be independent. Other times, a book just calls to me from the shelf like, “Hey, I have the answers you need.” And sometimes, I just let fate decide (aka whatever book has the best reviews and a cool title).
Ah, the classic “I’m too busy” excuse—I used to use it too. Then I realized reading isn’t about having extra time; it’s about making it a priority. I read in short bursts—10 minutes before bed, during breakfast, or while waiting for something (yes, I have been that guy reading in a grocery line). Audiobooks? Lifesavers. The secret is to treat books like mental snacks instead of an intimidating five-course meal.
Oof, tough call. But if I had to pick, it would be Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. It completely flipped my mindset about money, work, and wealth. Schools teach you how to get a job; this book teaches you how to build freedom. It’s like the ultimate blueprint for playing life on hard mode and winning.
Simple: to turn knowledge into action. Reading without application is just entertainment. I want to use what I learn to build businesses, solve problems, and make a real impact. And let’s be honest—books also make you sound way smarter in conversations.