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Overview
Reading List from Chris Williamson, host of Modern Wisdom podcast.
This is only the non-fiction he recommends.
To access the list, sign up for his newsletter on his website. I recommend this for his reasoning behind the books on the list.
Chris Williamson considers the first 5 to be must reads.
This is only the non-fiction he recommends.
To access the list, sign up for his newsletter on his website. I recommend this for his reasoning behind the books on the list.
Chris Williamson considers the first 5 to be must reads.
Modern Wisdom Reading List - Non-Fiction
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Overview
Reading List from Chris Williamson, host of Modern Wisdom podcast.
This is only the non-fiction he recommends.
To access the list, sign up for his newsletter on his website. I recommend this for his reasoning behind the books on the list.
Chris Williamson considers the first 5 to be must reads.
This is only the non-fiction he recommends.
To access the list, sign up for his newsletter on his website. I recommend this for his reasoning behind the books on the list.
Chris Williamson considers the first 5 to be must reads.
Challenge Books
13

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
Nick Bostrom
Existential Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems.
14

The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage
Ryan Holiday
Stoicism, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Inspiring Stories.
15

The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
Stoicism, Resilience, Happiness, Daily Diary.
16

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Steven Pressfield
Creativity, Motivation, Inspiration, Overcoming Procrastination.
17

Turning Pro
Steven Pressfield
Motivation, Commitment, Stepping Up Your Game.
18

The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Finances, Psychology, Investing Advice.
19

Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War
Robert Coram
Biography, Charisma, Underdog Story, War.
21

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Matthew Walker
Sleep, Health, Fitness, Longevity.
22

Alchemy : The Magic of Original Thinking in a World of Mind-Numbing Conformity
Rory Sutherland
Behavioural Economics, Human Behaviour, Decisions, Advertising.
23

Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture
Ryan A Bush
Life Design, Psychology, Philosophy, Human Behaviour.
24

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Donald J. Robertson
Stoicism, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Storytelling.
25

The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
Kevin Simler, Robin Hanson
Human Behaviour, Signalling, Psychology.