Books that shaped my thinking
A set of books that reshaped how I think, execute, and build. Each one changed the way I solve problems, design systems, and operate.
Deep Work
Cal Newport
Key Idea
Treating attention as an asset is essential: deciding when to enter the zone and controlling your focus hours is the key to creating real value.
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield
Key Idea
Resistance is the invisible force that fights back when we try to do meaningful work. The only way to win is to show up every day and do the work no matter what.
Purple Cow
Seth Godin
Key Idea
In a world full of options, being good is the same as being invisible. The only real advantage is to be impossible to ignore: provoke, stand out, and earn conversation.
Steal Like an Artist
Austin Kleon
Key Idea
Creativity isn’t divine. It’s a system of observing, collecting, and continuously reinventing what already exists based on the personal motivations of each person.
The Art of War
Sun Tzu
Key Idea
Victory doesn’t come from confrontation, but from knowing the landscape, the opponent, and yourself. Supreme excellence is winning without fighting.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Key Idea
Change doesn’t come from big decisions, but from small, repeated actions. Identity is shaped by what you do consistently, not what you hope to do.