Richard Branson's Book Recommendations
Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which operates in sectors ranging from airlines to space travel. Branson’s entrepreneurial journey began in the 1970s with Virgin Records, and he has since built one of the most recognized brands in the world. Known for his adventurous spirit and willingness to take risks, Branson has pursued innovative ventures like Virgin Galactic, aiming to pioneer commercial space tourism. He is also a philanthropist, focusing on environmental sustainability and global health issues. Branson's bold and unconventional approach to business has made him a global icon of entrepreneurship.
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Originals
Adam Grant
Start with Why
Simon Sinek
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Just Mercy
Bryan Stevenson
Remote
Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela
The Right Stuff
Tom Wolfe
Travels with Charley in Search of America
John Steinbeck
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
Into Thin Air
Jon Krakauer
Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton
The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
Lost Ocean
Johanna Basford
Limitless
Ajaz Ahmed
Arctica
Sebastian Copeland
An Inconvenient Truth
Al Gore
Ending the War on Drugs
Richard Branson
In Patagonia
Bruce Chatwin
No Future Without Forgiveness
Desmond Tutu
The Overview Effect
Frank White
Mandela's Way
Richard Stengel
A Time for New Dreams
Ben Okri
Shantaram
Gregory David Roberts
Abundance
Steven Kotler, Peter H. Diamandis
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak
The Promise of a Pencil
Carlye Adler, Adam Braun
The True Story of a Lone Genius who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Dava Sobel
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Dr. Seuss
Fast Food Nation
Eric Schlosser
A Full Life
Jimmy Carter
Wild Swans
Jung Chang
The World Without Us
Alan Weisman
Tales of the Unexpected
Roald Dahl
Self Belief: the Vision How to Be a Success on Your Own Terms
Jamal Edwards
The Outermost House
Henry Beston
The Weather Makers
Tim Fridtjof Flannery
In-N-Out Burger
Stacy Perman
Big World, Small Planet
Johan Rockstrom
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
George's Marvelous Medicine
Roald Dahl
Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
Lean In
Sheryl Sandberg
A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
The Quiet American
Graham Greene
The Meaning of the 21st Century
James Martin
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Mountains Beyond Mountains
Tracy Kidder
In the Heart of the Sea
Nathaniel Philbrick
Homo Deus
Yuval Noah Harari
Mao
Jung Chang, Jon Halliday
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Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and philosopher, best known as the co-founder of AngelList, a platform that connects startups with investors. Ravikant is a prolific thinker and writer on topics such as startups, investing, and personal well-being, sharing his wisdom through essays, podcasts, and social media. He has invested in over 100 companies, including Uber, Twitter, and Yammer, making him one of Silicon Valley’s most successful angel investors. Ravikant is also known for his philosophical musings on wealth, happiness, and the meaning of life, which have garnered him a large and dedicated following.
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Jack Ma's Book Recommendations
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David Cancel's Book Recommendations
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Brian Chesky's Book Recommendations
Brian Chesky is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Airbnb, the online platform that allows people to rent out their homes or find accommodations in private properties. Chesky helped transform the travel and hospitality industry by creating a marketplace for home-sharing that operates in over 190 countries. Under his leadership, Airbnb has become a global phenomenon, valued at billions of dollars, and has expanded into experiences and luxury travel. Chesky is also focused on philanthropy, having signed the Giving Pledge to donate the majority of his wealth. His work in the sharing economy has made him one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the 21st century.
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Chris Anderson's Book Recommendations
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Claire Diaz-Ortiz is a prominent author, speaker, and technology innovator known for her influential work at Twitter, where she played a key role in promoting the platform's use for social good. She has authored several notable books, including "Twitter for Good" and "Design Your Day," which offer insights into leveraging social media for activism and optimizing personal productivity, respectively. Diaz-Ortiz is also recognized for her contributions to leadership literature, particularly through her co-authored works with Ken Blanchard. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and has been featured in major media outlets for her expertise in technology and social impact. Beyond her writing, she is committed to philanthropic endeavors and mentoring women entrepreneurs globally.
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