The best 100 Success books

In Think and Grow Rich (1937), Napoleon Hill investigates the methods of the 500 most successful people of his time, including the world’s richest men, top politicians, famous inventors, writers and captains of industry. First published amidst the Great Depression, Think and Grow Rich has sold over 100 million copies.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989) is perhaps one of the most celebrated self-help books of all time. This enormously influential guide presents a series of practical principles that will help you succeed in your personal and professional lives.

Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011) – a recapitulation of the decades of research that led to Kahneman's winning the Nobel Prize – explains his contributions to our current understanding of psychology and behavioral economics. Over the years, the research of Kahneman and his colleagues has helped us better understand how decisions are made, why certain judgment errors are so common, and how we can improve ourselves. 

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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind (2005) explains how people unconsciously develop rigid attitudes and behavioral patterns in their relationship to money that they learned from their parents – and that will determine their future wealth. It presents the key guiding principles and thought patterns that millionaires live by and anybody who wants to get rich should adopt.

Emotional Intelligence (1995) outlines the nature of emotional intelligence and reveals its vast impact on many aspects of life. By presenting the ways emotional intelligence evolves and explaining how it can be improved, it offers an alternative to the overly cognition-centered approaches to the human mind that formerly prevailed in the psychological establishment.

Leaders Eat Last explores the influence that neurochemicals have on the way people feel and consequently act, and examines the discrepancies between how our bodies were designed to function and how they function today. Ultimately, we need true leaders to direct us back on the right path.

In The Obstacle is the Way (2014), Ryan Holiday brings the age-old wisdom of Stoic philosophy up to date. By examining the struggles of historical figures of inspiring resilience, Holiday shows not only how obstacles couldn’t stop them, but more importantly, how these people thrived precisely because of the obstacles. Holiday shows how we can turn obstacles to our advantage, and how we can transform apparent roadblocks into success, both in our businesses and our personal lives.

Eat That Frog! is all about overcoming procrastination and learning to manage your time. It’s normal to feel drowned in work, but when you learn to “eat your frogs” – meaning do your most important tasks first – you’ll work more efficiently and be happier too.

In Walmart (2012), authors Natalie Berg and Bryan Roberts share key insights and business principles from the company that reveal how it became the biggest retailer in the world. Examining the retailer’s unprecedented success, the authors also discuss Walmart’s future challenges.

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership (2014) teaches you how to become a conscious leader – a leader who inspires positive change, creates a great work atmosphere and builds close relationships in their personal life. Because leading is about a lot more than just giving orders.

As a Man Thinketh (1903) captures the philosophy of James Allen. These blinks reveal the power that thoughts have over our personalities, our circumstances and our well-being. We discover the benefits of learning to master our minds and direct our thoughts toward the goals we want to achieve.

Mastery (1992) reveals how you can shift your mindset to achieve long-term success in new pursuits. Drawing on real-life examples from sports, psychology and mindfulness teachings, these blinks explain the five essential elements for achieving mastery in any discipline and give us the tools we need to bounce back from pitfalls along the way.

Tools of Titans (2016) details the stories, strategies and successes of some of the most inspirational achievers, thinkers and doers of modern times. These blinks will teach you how to strengthen your body and your mind, all while building your creative business.

“There’s a reason why Tim Ferriss has become such an influential voice when it comes to achieving top performance. He always manages to get the best advice out of such fascinating, impressive people. Even Seth Rogan is in here!” – Ben S. Head of Salad at Blinkist

Ego is the Enemy (2016) outlines the dangers of egotism and the strategies we can use to rein in our pride, using historical and cultural examples. From finding a mentor to learning how to delegate tasks, these blinks show us why staying grounded can secure future success.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (2016) lays out how to live a better life by caring about fewer things. If you follow few simple rules, you can enjoy a happier, less stressful existence.

Extreme Ownership (2015) is about how Navy SEAL Team commanders lead. These blinks discuss the complex, life-and-death combat situations that Navy SEALs often have to deal with and how you can apply their skills in the world of business.

No Excuses! (2010) defines self-discipline as the key to achieving success, explaining how applying self-discipline in all three major areas of your life – personal success, career and overall happiness – can have a profound impact on your well-being.

The 5 AM Club (2018) shows how embracing a revolutionary morning routine can deliver epic results. Through the enchanting story of an entrepreneur, an artist, and their eccentric billionaire mentor, it explains how you can use the first hour of your day to drive personal growth and get the most out of life.

"By the end of three minutes, your audience will already be leaning yes or no on your proposal. From that point on, you can continue yammering for another 57 minutes, but the die is already cast."

The 3-Minute Rule (2019) is an incisive guide to creating an ultra-concise, ultra-compelling pitch for any idea, product, service or company. Beginning with the provocative thesis that you have only three minutes to persuade a modern audience, it provides you with a blueprint for packing those three minutes with your best possible material. 

The Psychology of Money (2020) looks at the way money works in the real world. Financial decisions are rarely driven by the theories of economists and the neat spreadsheets of accountants. Instead, a myriad of factors, from personal history to pride and even envy, shape our decision-making. The results are often surprising – and always fascinating.

The Law of Success (1928) covers 15 valuable lessons that you can use to get motivated about turning your plans and dreams into reality. You can put these practical lessons into practice today. They’re designed to help you turn words into action, gain self-confidence, and thrive in any environment.

The Daily Laws (2021) is a compendium of 366 rules for life, covering everything from seduction and power to the discovery of your life’s great task. It distills the insights author Robert Greene has uncovered in a series of best-selling books spanning 22 years of word.

Discipline Equals Freedom (2020) is your field manual to the art of self-discipline. It uncovers what you need to do to meet your full potential – and why being disciplined sets you free. 

Start With Why (2009) tackles a fundamental question: What makes some organizations and people more innovative, influential, and profitable than others? Based on best-selling author Simon Sinek’s hugely influential lecture of the same name, the third most-watched TED talk of all time, these blinks unpack the answer to that conundrum. As Sinek’s examples show, it’s all about asking why rather than what.

The 48 Laws of Power (1998) takes an irreverent look at the fundamental characteristics of power – how to understand it, defend against it, and use it to your advantage. This Blink offers compelling insights, backed by historical examples, into the dynamics of competition and control. 

Stop Overthinking (2021) is an indispensable guide to breaking free from the negative thought patterns holding you back. Learn how to recognize your negative spiral triggers, overcome anxiety attacks, and declutter your mind to live a stress-free life.

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself (2012) shows you how to tap into your mind's unlimited potential and transform your life from the inside out. Get ready to break free from limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns and become the master of your destiny.

Stop Self-Sabotage (2019) outlines a six-step guide to identifying and overcoming behaviors that counteract people’s ability to reach goals of all kinds. The clinically proven process includes exercises, practical advice, and real-life examples of how people have used the method to change their lives.

Playing Big (2014) reveals how to overcome the inner barriers that keep you playing small and offers concrete strategies for finding your voice, facing fear, and defining success on your own terms. It provides a transformative framework for stepping boldly into your potential across all areas of life, from career and leadership to community involvement and personal relationships. 

University of Berkshire Hathaway (2017) distills three decades of wisdom from the legendary annual meetings of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. It offers a glimpse into how their investment philosophy evolved, from buying cheap “cigar butts” to owning some the world’s most profitable businesses – providing a framework for how rational thinking and disciplined investing lead to long-term success.

The First Rule of Mastery (2023) reveals that letting go of the fear of other people's opinions unleashes your potential by promoting a shift towards values and purpose.

How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job (1955) provides guidance about getting more out of your day-to-day life, by generating more energy into your workday and improving your personal relationships. It sheds a light on how human nature influences the way we behave, so you can improve your interpersonal skills and deepen your self-understanding.

Inner Excellence (2010)  is your guide to mental mastery, helping you stay calm under pressure and push past fear and self-doubt. It teaches practical techniques to rewire limiting beliefs and build unshakable confidence. By shifting your focus from results to growth, you’ll develop the mindset needed to perform at your best – no matter the challenge.

Interviewology (2024) introduces a groundbreaking approach to mastering job interviews. Offering four practical strategies to interviews based on personality type, it presents expert-validated methods that help both interviewers and interviewees perform better. By guiding readers through their own unique type and strategies, it emphasizes building confidence, effectively communicating strengths, and navigating social dynamics to increase the chances of acing an interview.

Speak Like a CEO (2005) offers practical advice for developing a commanding presence, handling various speaking situations, and creating effective self-improvement plans. It includes real-world examples and actionable strategies to help individuals at all levels become compelling communicators.

You Can Do It! (2024) offers Rob Schneider’s unfiltered take on the fight for free speech in a world dominated by cancel culture and self-censorship. Drawing from his experiences in comedy and public life, Schneider encourages you to stand up for truth, challenge absurdities, and protect open dialogue at all costs.

Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI for Beginners (2023) introduces foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI. Covering key topics like machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, it aims to simplify complex ideas for newcomers to the field. Through practical examples, it demonstrates how AI is applied in real-world settings, offering an accessible and engaging way to explore this rapidly evolving technology.

The Power of Self-Confidence (2012) explores the essential role self-confidence plays in achieving personal and professional success. It offers practical strategies for building belief in yourself, overcoming fear and doubt, and maintaining a positive mindset. By cultivating self-assurance, it empowers readers to set ambitious goals and take consistent action toward their dreams.

The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition (2019) offers actionable strategies to master new skills efficiently and effectively. It emphasizes breaking down complex information, practicing strategically, and optimizing your environment to accelerate learning and improve performance. Designed for both personal and professional growth, it provides practical insights to help you work smarter, not harder.

Build, Don’t Talk (2022) is a direct, no-nonsense roadmap for anyone wanting to take action rather than simply discuss ideas. It offers practical advice for building your education, business, wealth, legacy, and, ultimately, the life of your dreams. 

Momentum (2024) aims to help people move forward with purpose. If you’re feeling stuck, you’ve come to the right place. Learn how to build momentum and make progress, in both your personal and professional life.

The Seven Tensions of Negotiation (2024) explores the fundamental forces that shape every negotiation, from casual conversations to high-stakes business deals. Through examining relationship dynamics, timing choices, power balances, and team interactions, it reveals how understanding and working with tension – rather than against it – leads to more successful negotiation outcomes. 

Lead Yourself First (2017) shows how solitude shaped the decisions of remarkable leaders like Martin Luther King and Jane Goodall. Through historical examples and modern insights, it shows how deliberate solitude creates better decisions, deeper creativity, and authentic conviction. It also offers practical methods to find mental clarity in a distraction-filled world, building stronger leadership through moments of quiet reflection.

Make Today Count (2004) presents a comprehensive system for transforming ordinary days into extraordinary achievements by mastering twelve essential elements of daily life. Through practical guidance on attitude, priorities, health, relationships, and values, it shows how good decisions paired with consistent daily actions create lasting positive change. When these elements work together, small steps build into significant and meaningful progress.

Strategic Storytelling (2024) is a practical guide for leaders, managers, and communicators looking to transform information into impactful narratives. It provides actionable techniques to craft stories that resonate emotionally, connect with audiences, and inspire meaningful change. By focusing on clarity, relatability, and context, it demonstrates how storytelling can drive decisions, align teams, and turn values and insights into powerful tools for progress.

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage (2024) shows you how to spot hidden opportunities, fuel your creativity, and transform your life. It weaves everyday entrepreneurial insights with motivational science, delivering practical ways to think and act like an innovator. By using these principles, you can tap into a resourcefulness that boosts your success and empowers everyone around you.

7 Rules of Self-Reliance (2024) reveals how ordinary moments can become extraordinary turning points when you know what to look for. Drawing from high-stakes decisions during the Arab Spring and intimate family challenges alike, these principles show you how to create opportunities instead of waiting for them. You’ll learn to transform your distinctive experiences – even the difficult ones – into capabilities that no one else can match.

How Successful People Lead (2013) explores the five distinct levels of leadership and how individuals can progress through each stage to become more effective and influential leaders. It outlines practical strategies for building strong relationships, developing others, and creating lasting impact within organizations. By understanding and applying these leadership principles, you can learn how to inspire greater trust, drive team performance, and achieve long-term success.

You Be You (2018) is a guide to breaking free from societal expectations and embracing personal authenticity. It encourages people to detox from external influences, confront their inner challenges, and unlock their limitless potential. With practical advice and inspiring insights, it helps individuals create a life aligned with their true purpose.

How to Be Enough (2024) offers a transformative approach to overcoming perfectionism by shifting from harsh self-judgment to genuine self-acceptance. Through seven key mindset changes, from embracing self-compassion to practicing emotional authenticity, the book provides practical strategies for breaking free from the cycle of never feeling good enough while maintaining healthy standards of excellence. 

How to Finish Everything You Start (2019) explores why people struggle to complete tasks and offers practical strategies to help them follow through. It presents a structured approach for overcoming procrastination, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations. By implementing actionable techniques, readers can improve their productivity and consistently finish what they begin. 

The Exceptional Presenter (2007) is a guide to mastering the art of public speaking and delivering impactful presentations. It provides practical techniques to improve confidence, engage audiences, and communicate effectively in any setting. By focusing on preparation, delivery, and audience connection, it empowers people to present with clarity and authority.

Powered by Happy (2010) presents a comprehensive guide to transforming the workplace experience through proven happiness practices and strategies. Drawing from real-world experiences and diverse workplace scenarios, the book offers practical insights and actionable tools for developing a more fulfilling and successful work life. 

You Deserve to Be Rich (2025) offers a comprehensive guide to achieving financial freedom by mastering the inner game of wealth. It explores strategies for overcoming financial trauma, building multiple streams of income, generating passive revenue, and navigating tax and insurance systems. With a focus on community and empowerment, it provides actionable steps for anyone to create lasting wealth.

Get to the Point! (2017) is your guide to delivering clear, concise, and compelling messages. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and sticking to a precise point, and arms you with tools and techniques to build confidence in your written and spoken communications. 

Buffett and Munger Unscripted (2025) distills three decades of legendary Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meetings into a clear, actionable path to lasting wealth. It demystifies successful investing, breaking it down to fundamental business principles rather than complex strategies. Through their timeless wisdom, you’ll gain the mindset and framework needed to make confident, informed investment decisions.

Work Backwards (2024) explores the common feeling of being overworked and disconnected, suggesting that perhaps we’re all looking at work the wrong way. Instead, it proposes a fresh approach, flipping traditional ideas on their head to help us find a better balance and more fulfillment in our daily work lives. 

Weekend Language (2013) is a practical guide to bringing your natural storytelling abilities into corporate presentations. It demonstrates how the conversational style we naturally use on weekends is far more effective than the jargon-filled, slide-heavy approach most professionals adopt during the workweek.

Who Better Than You? (2025) explores the mindset, confidence, and strategic thinking needed to achieve success. It emphasizes the power of persistence, self-belief, and adaptability – showing you how embracing a bold, unapologetic vision can turn setbacks into stepping stones. Through personal anecdotes and industry insights, it provides a blueprint for anyone looking to break barriers and carve their own path.

The 5 AM Miracle (2015) is your guide to maximizing your productivity, focus, and personal growth by designing intentional daily routines. It emphasizes the power of structured mornings but extends beyond wake-up times, offering strategies for setting clear goals, building sustainable habits, and maintaining momentum through systematic tracking. It will help you take control of your time, optimize energy levels, and make consistent progress toward your greatest ambitions.

Stop Saying You're Fine (2011) explores why people feel stuck in unsatisfying routines and offers readers practical strategies to break free from their self-imposed limitations. It provides science-backed techniques for outsmarting your brain's natural resistance to change and turning small actions into big life improvements.

Masters of Uncertainty (2025) provides a method for training individuals and teams to perform at their peak, no matter the circumstances. It shows you how to turn uncertainty and chaos into opportunities, stay calm under pressure, and leverage innate human capabilities to excel in challenging situations. By mastering this approach, you can improve your performance, whether you work alone or as part of a team.

The Trading Game (2024) is a gripping account of the author’s journey from the streets of East London to becoming the youngest and most profitable trader in the city, handling nearly a trillion dollars daily. It reveals the dark reality of a banking culture where success means betting on economic collapse, where winning feels like losing, and quitting risks everything.

Next Move, Best Move (2021) is a practical guide for professionals who want to carve out a rich and rewarding career – not just a string of jobs. It emphasizes understanding your past and present to inform your future, navigating transitions strategically and intentionally, and playing the long game for lasting success.  

Gravitas (2014) is your guide to becoming a powerful speaker. It provides a formula for gravitas through seven practical principles that balance knowledge, purpose, and passion. Its techniques can be applied to presentations, meetings, interviews, and virtually any situation where you need others to truly listen to what you have to say.

The Confidence Gap (2010) offers a refreshing approach to combating self-doubt and overcoming the constant pressure to be more confident. With practical tools, and strategies on how to embrace your fears rather than fight them, it offers a path to break free from the cycle of perfectionism and start living a life aligned with your values. 

The Archetype Effect (2025) reveals why traditional approaches to work – designed for predictability and control – no longer fit today’s workforce. Drawing on research with over 48,000 people across 19 countries, it introduces six archetypes that capture the wide range of motivations people bring to their jobs. It shows how these patterns shape everything from performance and stress to leadership styles, and how redesigning work around what energizes people can unlock deeper engagement, better teamwork, and more meaningful careers.

Manager as Coach (2012) reshapes leadership by swapping outdated commands for coaching dialogues that ignite engagement and drive results. Learn to cultivate talent without micromanaging, lower stress while boosting performance, and foster a proactive culture where issues are resolved before reaching you. This is a highly effective guide that will help you instill each interaction with capability and trust.

What to Do When You Become the Boss (2007) offers practical strategies for effectively managing in all directions: upward, downward, and inward. This accessible manual covers essential management skills from team leadership and performance management to decision-making and self-management, serving as both an introduction for new managers and a reference tool for experienced leaders navigating workplace challenges.

Ideas Are Your Only Currency (2017) equips you with creative exercises that develop adaptability in a rapidly changing world where traditional skills quickly become obsolete. It challenges conventional thinking through 100 chapters of provocative activities designed to strengthen imagination and generate innovative solutions. By fostering interdisciplinary thought and flexible perspectives, this guide prepares you to navigate an unmapped future where creativity remains the most enduring competitive advantage.

Flip It (2009) introduces a simple but powerful approach to thinking and acting that helps you get the best from any situation. It encourages you to challenge automatic reactions, shift unhelpful habits, and respond with greater clarity, confidence, and control. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or short on time, it shows how a change in perspective can lead to better outcomes – at work, at home, and in everyday life.

Make Money Easy (2025) helps you dismantle the hidden, emotional barriers and limiting stories that prevent you from achieving financial peace. You’ll learn to heal your relationship with money, seeing it not as a source of stress but as a tool to fuel your purpose. Ultimately, this journey guides you to redefine and build the truly “rich life” you desire, grounded in fulfillment and freedom.

Wild Courage (2025) is about embracing traits that are often seen as flaws – like being weird, selfish, or shameless – and using them as strengths to go after what you want. It encourages everyone to show up authentically and take bold risks, offering practical prompts to help build confidence and pursue personal and professional growth.

The Thinking Machine (2025) pulls back the curtain on the company that is powering the current revolution in AI, cloud computing, cryptocurrency and more. It’s the unlikely story of a company that made its name in PC gaming chips, only to turn itself into the most valuable business in the world.

The Productivity Diet (2025) reframes productivity as a sustainable practice built on aligning your time, energy, and attention instead of merely getting more done. Using the three critical ingredients of a productivity diet, it offers a flexible daily rhythm, attention‑management tactics, and reflection rituals that help you work smarter and live more intentionally at work and at home. 

The Service Organization (2023) argues that as all organizations evolve into service providers, their traditional structures and practices prevent successful end-to-end service delivery in our rapidly changing digital landscape. This guide offers practical, accessible tools for transforming underlying organizational conditions rather than simply modernizing individual services. 

How to Fall in Love with Questions (2025), offers a framework for embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for growth. Weaving together research, historical examples, and practical exercises, it crafts a compelling case for making questioning a central practice in relationships, work, self-development, and life. 

The Pathless Path (2022) challenges the conventional “default path” of work and life, urging readers to embrace uncertainty and carve an idiosyncratic path of meaning and aliveness. Whilst not a prescriptive roadmap, it offers insights and inspiration for every step of the pathless path journey, inviting a reimagination of what is believed to be possible. 

Hate the Game (2025) explores how individuals navigate a win-lose economy where everyday decisions – like where to work, live, or invest time – can feel rigid and high-stakes. Drawing on game theory, economics, and behavioral science, it breaks down how we can better understand the strategic nature of our choices. 

The Psychology of Leadership (2025) draws on research into several subdisciplines of psychology to offer a framework for successful leadership based on scientific research into happiness. Weaving together real-world examples, personal anecdotes, and research, it presents a framework for harnessing psychological insights in leadership. 

Conquering Crisis (2025) draws on Admiral William H. McRaven’s experience leading through global conflicts to offer a blueprint for navigating turbulent times with courage, clarity, and resilience. It distills lessons from history, military strategy, and personal leadership into a guide for individuals and institutions facing unprecedented challenges. Emphasizing adaptability and moral fortitude, it encourages readers to prepare, act decisively, and inspire others in moments of crisis. 

How to Untie a Balloon (2025) offers concrete strategies for managing stress and conflict, and developing emotional strength. It explores how mounting pressure can distort our thinking and behavior, using a balloon metaphor to show how unresolved tension can quietly escalate into harm. It will help you release pressure and defuse conflict before you become destructive.

Monday Morning Leadership (2002) is a practical guide to real-world leadership challenges, offering clear advice and actionable solutions for becoming a more effective leader. Through a series of focused conversations, it delivers direct, no-nonsense guidance on managing people, setting priorities, and leading with integrity. 

Build a Business You Love (2025) is a game-changing guide to the common challenges business-owners face as their companies grow and evolve. There are five distinct stages that every business, no matter the industry, faces on its way to success – and each comes with its own set of challenges. Fortunately, with a little help, you can anticipate these obstacles, tackle them head-on, and build a business that not only thrives, but leaves a legacy you’re proud of. 

Endless Customers (2025) presents a practical framework for helping businesses become the most trusted and recognized brands in their markets. It shows how aligning content creation, sales strategies, technology, and company culture can drive sustainable growth, especially in an era shaped by AI and digital transformation. It will equip you to build an organization that consistently attracts and retains loyal customers.

A Man for All Markets (2017) recounts how Edward O. Thorp, a mathematics prodigy, used statistical thinking to beat casinos and revolutionize Wall Street investing. It explores how Thorp applied deep analytical reasoning and disciplined risk management to consistently turn the odds in his favor in both gambling and finance.

Amazon Unbound (2022) traces Amazon’s dramatic transformation from a scrappy online bookstore into a trillion-dollar powerhouse shaping global commerce, entertainment, and cloud computing. Alongside this corporate ascent, it follows founder Jeff Bezos’s evolution – from ambitious tech entrepreneur to one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in business.

Moral Ambition (2025) explores how striving for moral excellence and big, idealistic goals can reshape society. It makes the case that lasting change comes not from cautious pragmatism, but from bold visions rooted in strong moral convictions.

Pioneers (2025) explores how immigrant entrepreneurs build enduring, purpose-driven businesses by turning cultural displacement into a source of strategic advantage. It distills this approach into eight guiding principles that emphasize resilience, integrity, and community impact. Drawing on personal stories and case studies, it offers a roadmap for creating value that lasts across generations.

Our Dollar, Your Problem (2025) examines how the US dollar achieved global dominance through a combination of strategic positioning and fortunate circumstances, while demonstrating that this supremacy is increasingly vulnerable to challenges from cryptocurrencies, China's yuan, and America's own fiscal overconfidence.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me… (2025) is a practical guide to navigating life and career with purpose, clarity, and confidence. Drawing on stories and insights from a wide range of accomplished professionals, it offers straightforward advice on building momentum, standing out at work, and maintaining balance along the way. From financial planning to long-term fulfillment, it delivers real-world wisdom for every stage of your life journey.

The Stoic Capitalist (2025) offers a sharp, personal roadmap for balancing success with wisdom. Drawing from classical philosophy, real-life business decisions, and candid reflections on politics, philanthropy, and legacy, it delivers practical insights with refreshing honesty. It’s for anyone who feels ambitious but also craves deeper meaning beyond just money and status. 

We Can Do Hard Things (2025) explores twenty profound questions about identity, meaning, resilience, and authentic living through the lens of personal stories and practical wisdom. The questions aim to reframe life's most challenging aspects not as obstacles to overcome, but as opportunities to discover who we really are beneath our fears, expectations, and protective mechanisms. 

High Performance (2021) draws on insights from top performers in sports, business, and the arts to reveal the mindsets and habits that drive lasting success. It emphasizes that excellence isn’t innate or exclusive – it’s the result of deliberate, everyday choices. By taking ownership of your responses, committing to clear non-negotiables, and building purpose-driven routines, you can not only elevate your own performance but also inspire those around you to do the same.

Smart Startups (2023) uncovers the strategies used to build major companies, direct from 18 Harvard Business School founders. This guide puts to rest the myth of the instant genius and easy investor wins. Instead, you’ll see how practical, even if unconventional, wisdom is needed to turn a great idea into a company that lasts.

How to Become CEO (1998) offers practical, no-nonsense advice for professionals aiming to rise to the top of the corporate ladder. It presents 75 concise rules that emphasize personal discipline, strategic thinking, and career ownership. It encourages people to break away from conventional workplace norms and make bold, intentional moves toward leadership.

No More Sh*t Managers (2023) is a practical guide for transforming workplace culture by helping leaders adopt a coaching mindset. It introduces a seven-step framework designed to enhance communication, build trust, and improve performance through effective conversations and honest feedback. By implementing these strategies, organizations can shift from traditional management styles to a more empowering, growth-oriented approach.

The 7 Commitments of a Great Team (2025) examines the core principles that turn talented individuals into unstoppable teams. It provides a blueprint for building trust, maintaining positivity, and creating the kind of collaboration that drives extraordinary results. 

On Character (2025) reveals the simple but powerful formula behind authentic character. Drawing from decades of military leadership and personal struggles, four-star general Stanley McChrystal argues that true character isn't something you're born with or earn through titles – it's built through countless daily choices over a lifetime. This practical guide offers both philosophical insights and actionable strategies for anyone seeking to close the gap between who they are and who they're capable of becoming.

The Organizational Resilience Handbook (2020) offers a thorough exploration of organizational resilience, advocating for a comprehensive approach focused on strategic risk. Presenting a deep strategic methodology, it empowers practitioners to cultivate resilience within their organizations and formulate strategies that enhance resilience capabilities at every level.