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New Startup Mindset
by Sandra Shpilberg • 2021
Ten shifts that swap venture capital and expertise for customer funding and a beginner's advantage.
4.27
428
New Startup Mindset Summary
New Startup Mindset 87%
Ten shifts that swap venture capital and expertise for customer funding and a beginner's advantage.
by Sandra Shpilberg 2021
4.27
428 ratings
Rookie Smarts
by Liz Wiseman • 2014
The less you know, the better you learn. How to keep thinking like a newcomer.
3.94
633
Rookie Smarts Summary
Rookie Smarts 87%
The less you know, the better you learn. How to keep thinking like a newcomer.
by Liz Wiseman 2014
3.94
633 ratings
Simple Thinking
by Richard Gerver • 2016
Complexity is the friction between you and your potential. Stop adding, start subtracting.
3.51
192
Simple Thinking Summary
Simple Thinking 86%
Complexity is the friction between you and your potential. Stop adding, start subtracting.
by Richard Gerver 2016
3.51
192 ratings
Zen Guitar
by Philip Toshio Sudo • 1997
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
4.03
3k+
Zen Guitar Summary
Zen Guitar 86%
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
by Philip Toshio Sudo 1997
4.03
3k+ ratings
The Art of Creative Thinking
by Rod Judkins • 2015
Why artistic breakthroughs come from doubt, inexperience, and happy accidents, not innate talent.
4.00
3k+
The Art of Creative Thinking Summary
The Art of Creative Thinking 86%
Why artistic breakthroughs come from doubt, inexperience, and happy accidents, not innate talent.
by Rod Judkins 2015
4.00
3k+ ratings
Success Secrets of Sherlock Holmes
by David Acord • 2011
Observation beats intelligence. Nine Holmes-tested habits for seeing what everyone else misses.
3.58
179
Success Secrets of Sherlock Holmes Summary
Success Secrets of Sherlock Holmes 86%
Observation beats intelligence. Nine Holmes-tested habits for seeing what everyone else misses.
by David Acord 2011
3.58
179 ratings
Be Water, My Friend
by Shannon Lee • 2020
Bruce Lee’s philosophy of fluidity turned into daily practices for resilience and self-discovery.
4.17
8k+
Be Water, My Friend Summary
Be Water, My Friend 85%
Bruce Lee’s philosophy of fluidity turned into daily practices for resilience and self-discovery.
by Shannon Lee 2020
4.17
8k+ ratings
Lean Learning
by Pat Flynn • 2025
Stop hoarding info. One question finds your smallest next step; the rule: act before you feel ready.
4.04
435
Lean Learning Summary
Lean Learning 85%
Stop hoarding info. One question finds your smallest next step; the rule: act before you feel ready.
by Pat Flynn 2025
4.04
435 ratings
The Unfair Advantage
by Ash Ali • 2020
Five overlooked advantages you already own, and why they beat raw hustle.
4.00
4k+
The Unfair Advantage Summary
The Unfair Advantage 85%
Five overlooked advantages you already own, and why they beat raw hustle.
by Ash Ali 2020
4.00
4k+ ratings
Creativity
by Osho • 1999
Your natural creativity is blocked by ego and perfectionism. A spiritual guide to clearing the way.
4.18
3k+
Creativity Summary
Creativity 85%
Your natural creativity is blocked by ego and perfectionism. A spiritual guide to clearing the way.
by Osho 1999
4.18
3k+ ratings
Mastery
by George Leonard • 1991
The long stretches where nothing improves are where mastery grows. Most quit. Masters learn to stay.
4.09
10k+
Mastery Summary
Mastery 85%
The long stretches where nothing improves are where mastery grows. Most quit. Masters learn to stay.
by George Leonard 1991
4.09
10k+ ratings
Mindshift
by Barbara Oakley • 2017
Your brain can change careers. The neuroscience of reinvention, from a bus driver who proved it.
3.87
2k+
Mindshift Summary
Mindshift 85%
Your brain can change careers. The neuroscience of reinvention, from a bus driver who proved it.
by Barbara Oakley 2017
3.87
2k+ ratings
Mastery
by Robert Greene • 2012
Darwin, Mozart, Einstein: not geniuses by birth but by a three-phase process anyone can learn.
4.26
50k+
Mastery Summary
Mastery 85%
Darwin, Mozart, Einstein: not geniuses by birth but by a three-phase process anyone can learn.
by Robert Greene 2012
4.26
50k+ ratings
The Biggest Bluff
by Maria Konnikova • 2020
No card skills, a legendary coach: how a journalist reached a pro poker final table.
4.07
16k+
The Biggest Bluff Summary
The Biggest Bluff 85%
No card skills, a legendary coach: how a journalist reached a pro poker final table.
by Maria Konnikova 2020
4.07
16k+ ratings
Gnar Country
by Steven Kotler • 2023
Aging is a high-risk, high-reward sport. A peak-performance scientist proves it on the slopes.
3.56
309
Gnar Country Summary
Gnar Country 85%
Aging is a high-risk, high-reward sport. A peak-performance scientist proves it on the slopes.
by Steven Kotler 2023
3.56
309 ratings
David and Goliath
by Malcolm Gladwell • 2013
Giants don't always win: the hidden weapons of underdogs, and why too much power backfires.
3.97
192k+
David and Goliath Summary
David and Goliath 85%
Giants don't always win: the hidden weapons of underdogs, and why too much power backfires.
by Malcolm Gladwell 2013
3.97
192k+ ratings
The First 20 Hours
by Josh Kaufman • 2013
The 10,000-hour rule is for mastery. Twenty focused hours gets you good enough to enjoy it.
3.46
8k+
The First 20 Hours Summary
The First 20 Hours 85%
The 10,000-hour rule is for mastery. Twenty focused hours gets you good enough to enjoy it.
by Josh Kaufman 2013
3.46
8k+ ratings
Get Better at Anything
by Scott H. Young • 2024
Twelve rules for rapid mastery: manage mental limits, earn early wins, let quantity spark quality.
3.69
532
Get Better at Anything Summary
Get Better at Anything 85%
Twelve rules for rapid mastery: manage mental limits, earn early wins, let quantity spark quality.
by Scott H. Young 2024
3.69
532 ratings
Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition
by Alton Hardin • 2016
Poker math that wins: equity, odds, bet sizing, and the shortcuts that replace a calculator.
4.19
670
Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition Summary
Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition 85%
Poker math that wins: equity, odds, bet sizing, and the shortcuts that replace a calculator.
by Alton Hardin 2016
4.19
670 ratings
Guitar Zero
by Gary F. Marcus • 2012
Can a middle-aged brain learn guitar? A neuroscientist tests the science of musical skill.
3.64
2k+
Guitar Zero Summary
Guitar Zero 85%
Can a middle-aged brain learn guitar? A neuroscientist tests the science of musical skill.
by Gary F. Marcus 2012
3.64
2k+ ratings
The Talent Code
by Daniel Coyle • 2009
The brain substance that builds skill thrives on error: the biological model that rewrites talent.
4.03
27k+
The Talent Code Summary
The Talent Code 85%
The brain substance that builds skill thrives on error: the biological model that rewrites talent.
by Daniel Coyle 2009
4.03
27k+ ratings
Apprenticeship Patterns
by Dave Hoover • 2009
Promotion pulls coders away from code. The patterns for staying in the craft while still advancing.
4.10
963
Apprenticeship Patterns Summary
Apprenticeship Patterns 85%
Promotion pulls coders away from code. The patterns for staying in the craft while still advancing.
by Dave Hoover 2009
4.10
963 ratings
Runnin' Down a Dream
by Bill Gurley • 2026
Why fascination beats passion, place still matters, and late bloomers often win the career game.
4.16
938
Runnin' Down a Dream Summary
Runnin' Down a Dream 85%
Why fascination beats passion, place still matters, and late bloomers often win the career game.
by Bill Gurley 2026
4.16
938 ratings
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
by Bobby Fischer • 1966
Fischer's chess primer skips openings entirely, drilling nothing but the patterns that finish games.
4.02
7k+
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess Summary
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess 85%
Fischer's chess primer skips openings entirely, drilling nothing but the patterns that finish games.
by Bobby Fischer 1966
4.02
7k+ ratings
The Hot Hand
by Ben Cohen • 2020
Stephen Curry didn't just get hot. He changed what science believes about streaks.
3.74
1k+
The Hot Hand Summary
The Hot Hand 85%
Stephen Curry didn't just get hot. He changed what science believes about streaks.
by Ben Cohen 2020
3.74
1k+ ratings
Range
by David Epstein • 2019
Childhood specialization is overrated. Generalists who sample widely solve the hardest problems.
4.13
81k+
Range Summary
Range 85%
Childhood specialization is overrated. Generalists who sample widely solve the hardest problems.
by David Epstein 2019
4.13
81k+ ratings
The Practicing Mind
by Thomas M. Sterner • 2006
Frustration is a focus problem. The answer: act, observe, adjust, repeat. No drama required.
3.96
9k+
The Practicing Mind Summary
The Practicing Mind 85%
Frustration is a focus problem. The answer: act, observe, adjust, repeat. No drama required.
by Thomas M. Sterner 2006
3.96
9k+ ratings
Ultralearning
by Scott H. Young • 2019
Intense self-study beats the classroom. Principles for learning hard skills in months, not years.
3.95
16k+
Ultralearning Summary
Ultralearning 85%
Intense self-study beats the classroom. Principles for learning hard skills in months, not years.
by Scott H. Young 2019
3.95
16k+ ratings
The Concise Mastery
by Robert Greene • 2014
Mastery is trainable. The apprenticeship model from history's greatest minds shows you how.
4.37
2k+
The Concise Mastery Summary
The Concise Mastery 85%
Mastery is trainable. The apprenticeship model from history's greatest minds shows you how.
by Robert Greene 2014
4.37
2k+ ratings
Learn CSS in One Day and Learn It Well (Includes HTML5)
by Jamie Chan • 2015
Zero CSS to real web pages in one day: hands-on project that teaches layout and style.
4.06
142
Learn CSS in One Day and Learn It Well (Includes HTML5) Summary
Learn CSS in One Day and Learn It Well (Includes HTML5) 85%
Zero CSS to real web pages in one day: hands-on project that teaches layout and style.
by Jamie Chan 2015
4.06
142 ratings
How To Live An Extraordinary Life
by Anthony Pompliano • 2024
A father's short rules for a life that compounds: sixty-five lessons on action, money, and growth.
4.13
589
How To Live An Extraordinary Life Summary
How To Live An Extraordinary Life 85%
A father's short rules for a life that compounds: sixty-five lessons on action, money, and growth.
by Anthony Pompliano 2024
4.13
589 ratings
Never Too Late To Be Great
by Tom Butler-Bowdon • 2012
Most great careers peak after forty. Stop rushing: you have more time than you think.
3.98
164
Never Too Late To Be Great Summary
Never Too Late To Be Great 85%
Most great careers peak after forty. Stop rushing: you have more time than you think.
by Tom Butler-Bowdon 2012
3.98
164 ratings
Bring Up Genius!
by László Polgár • 1989
A father set out to prove genius is taught. His three daughters all became chess grandmasters.
4.05
758
Bring Up Genius! Summary
Bring Up Genius! 85%
A father set out to prove genius is taught. His three daughters all became chess grandmasters.
by László Polgár 1989
4.05
758 ratings
A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort
by Mark Myers • 2013
JavaScript learned through short chapters and immediate coding practice, designed to stick faster.
4.04
624
A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort Summary
A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort 85%
JavaScript learned through short chapters and immediate coding practice, designed to stick faster.
by Mark Myers 2013
4.04
624 ratings
How Luck Happens
by Janice Kaplan • 2018
Make your own luck: the blueprint for engineering the chance encounters others call fate.
3.64
635
How Luck Happens Summary
How Luck Happens 85%
Make your own luck: the blueprint for engineering the chance encounters others call fate.
by Janice Kaplan 2018
3.64
635 ratings
Polymath
by Peter Hollins • 2020
Mastering one skill is a ceiling. Combining several is a breakthrough. The structured path to both.
3.74
492
Polymath Summary
Polymath 85%
Mastering one skill is a ceiling. Combining several is a breakthrough. The structured path to both.
by Peter Hollins 2020
3.74
492 ratings
The Rise
by Sarah Lewis • 2014
Mastery is fueled not by success but by the ache of almost succeeding, again and again.
3.66
1k+
The Rise Summary
The Rise 85%
Mastery is fueled not by success but by the ache of almost succeeding, again and again.
by Sarah Lewis 2014
3.66
1k+ ratings
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way
by Zed A. Shaw • 2017
Python without the hand-holding: type every line, debug every error, and build from the terminal up.
3.92
597
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way Summary
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way 85%
Python without the hand-holding: type every line, debug every error, and build from the terminal up.
by Zed A. Shaw 2017
3.92
597 ratings
Talent is Overrated
by Geoff Colvin • 2008
Forget talent. World-class skill comes from a demanding, feedback-rich practice no one enjoys.
3.93
21k+
Talent is Overrated Summary
Talent is Overrated 85%
Forget talent. World-class skill comes from a demanding, feedback-rich practice no one enjoys.
by Geoff Colvin 2008
3.93
21k+ ratings
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
by Andy Hunt • 2008
Your brain runs two processors. The intuitive one does the real work. Wake it up.
4.12
4k+
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning Summary
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning 85%
Your brain runs two processors. The intuitive one does the real work. Wake it up.
by Andy Hunt 2008
4.12
4k+ ratings
How Life Imitates Chess
by Garry Kasparov • 2001
Three metrics size up a chess position. They read a boardroom too, a grandmaster shows.
3.81
3k+
How Life Imitates Chess Summary
How Life Imitates Chess 85%
Three metrics size up a chess position. They read a boardroom too, a grandmaster shows.
by Garry Kasparov 2001
3.81
3k+ ratings
Fail Fast, Fail Often
by Ryan Babineaux • 2013
Successful people collect more failures than anyone else. What they do with them.
3.97
856
Fail Fast, Fail Often Summary
Fail Fast, Fail Often 85%
Successful people collect more failures than anyone else. What they do with them.
by Ryan Babineaux 2013
3.97
856 ratings
How to Be Better at Almost Everything
by Pat Flynn • 2019
Forget mastery. Stack several skills to 80% instead, and build a career specialists can't touch.
3.45
1k+
How to Be Better at Almost Everything Summary
How to Be Better at Almost Everything 85%
Forget mastery. Stack several skills to 80% instead, and build a career specialists can't touch.
by Pat Flynn 2019
3.45
1k+ ratings
How to Live
by Derek Sivers • 2021
The case for 27 incompatible ways to live, and the one surprise that resolves them all.
4.16
3k+
How to Live Summary
How to Live 85%
The case for 27 incompatible ways to live, and the one surprise that resolves them all.
by Derek Sivers 2021
4.16
3k+ ratings
The Cheat Code
by Brian Wong • 2016
Fear is optional, dues-paying is overrated, and looking different beats being qualified.
3.36
241
The Cheat Code Summary
The Cheat Code 85%
Fear is optional, dues-paying is overrated, and looking different beats being qualified.
by Brian Wong 2016
3.36
241 ratings
Learn Like a Polymath
by Peter Hollins • 2017
Great at three things beats being the best at one. A method for cross-training across disciplines.
3.85
984
Learn Like a Polymath Summary
Learn Like a Polymath 85%
Great at three things beats being the best at one. A method for cross-training across disciplines.
by Peter Hollins 2017
3.85
984 ratings
Piano & Keyboard Made Easy
by Christopher Lavery • 2018
Three chords, a few patterns, and five minutes a day unlock the piano at any age.
4.00
1
Piano & Keyboard Made Easy Summary
Piano & Keyboard Made Easy 85%
Three chords, a few patterns, and five minutes a day unlock the piano at any age.
by Christopher Lavery 2018
4.00
1 ratings
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
by Bruce Lee • 1975
A martial art without a style can fit all styles: Bruce Lee's manual for adaptive combat.
4.36
9k+
Tao of Jeet Kune Do Summary
Tao of Jeet Kune Do 85%
A martial art without a style can fit all styles: Bruce Lee's manual for adaptive combat.
by Bruce Lee 1975
4.36
9k+ ratings
The Unspoken Rules
by Gorick Ng • 2021
Your boss is always asking three questions about you. The answers determine your career.
4.24
1k+
The Unspoken Rules Summary
The Unspoken Rules 85%
Your boss is always asking three questions about you. The answers determine your career.
by Gorick Ng 2021
4.24
1k+ ratings
Interviews with the Masters
by Robert Greene • 2013
How masters see patterns, trust intuition, and turn failure into fuel, told firsthand.
4.12
479
Interviews with the Masters Summary
Interviews with the Masters 85%
How masters see patterns, trust intuition, and turn failure into fuel, told firsthand.
by Robert Greene 2013
4.12
479 ratings
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