Self Education

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Philosophy

Title By Description
Meditations Marcus Aurelius

An interesting "notes to myself" book by former emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius, on how to live...

The Axial Model Stephen A. Erickson, Ph. D.

From "The Great Lectures" series, a guide to the platonic ideal of human journey as a journey...

The Power of Now Eckhart Tolle

A book about how to remain present and the philosophy of the present.

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box The Arbinger Institute

A book by the Arbinger institue that talks about the self deceptive nature of the mind and how...

Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand

A book by Ayn Rand about what would happen if all the producers went on strike. Espouses her...

The Alchemist Paul Coelho

An interesting fable about a boy who achieves his childhood dream of finding treasure. Lots of...

The Kantian Legacy Stephen A. Erickson, Ph. D.

A broad overview of Kant's views.

The Romantic Reaction to Kant Stephen A. Erickson, Ph. D.

Gives a brief overview of the romantic philosophers.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin

Letters and documents that Benjamin Franklin wrote, detailing his life, before the revolution....

Brave New World Aldous Huxley

A chilling view of a dystopian society by Aldous Huxley.

Practical Ethics, Second Edition Peter Singer

Singer takes some controversial views on utilitarianism that really make you think.

Hegel on the Human Spirit Stephen A. Erickson, Ph. D.

An introduction on Hegel's view of History as the greatest teacher and purpose of life.

The Black Swan, Second Edition Nassim Nicholas Taleb

An extremely thought provoking take on how random events drive our lives and our world in a way...

Stoicism

Title By Description
Meditations Marcus Aurelius

An interesting "notes to myself" book by former emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius, on how to live...

History

Title By Description
Meditations Marcus Aurelius

An interesting "notes to myself" book by former emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius, on how to live...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin

Letters and documents that Benjamin Franklin wrote, detailing his life, before the revolution....

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass

Change

Title By Description
Changing for Good James Prochaska

A book about the "stages of changes model" and the trans-theoretical approach to behavior change...

Awaken the Giant Within Anthony Robins

A book about how to achieve your dreams, heavily NLP focused.

Influencer Kerry Paterson et. al.

A book about how to influence yourself and others around you on a macro scale.

Change Anything Kerry Paterson et. al.

A book about how to change yourself. Expands the influence model used in Influencer.

Change or Die Alan Deutschman

A book about how to change yourself. A bit too anecdotal for my taste, but interesting...

Psychology

Title By Description
Changing for Good James Prochaska

A book about the "stages of changes model" and the trans-theoretical approach to behavior change...

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box The Arbinger Institute

A book by the Arbinger institue that talks about the self deceptive nature of the mind and how...

Blink Malcolm Gladwell

A book on the power of trusting your instincts. Definitely shaped my thinking in a small way....

Tipping Point Malcolm Gladwell

A book about how things spread. Short on practical details, but very interesting.

Freakonomics Stephen Levitt

An interesting book that takes a number of behavior problems and analyzes them from an economic...

Stumbling on Happiness Daniel Gilbert

An interesting book about how everything we think will make us happy, wont.

Learning and Behavior, a Contemporary Synthesis Mark E. Bouton

An interesting synthesis of the modern take behaviorism.

Habits

Title By Description
Changing for Good James Prochaska

A book about the "stages of changes model" and the trans-theoretical approach to behavior change...

Awaken the Giant Within Anthony Robins

A book about how to achieve your dreams, heavily NLP focused.

Change Anything Kerry Paterson et. al.

A book about how to change yourself. Expands the influence model used in Influencer.

Change or Die Alan Deutschman

A book about how to change yourself. A bit too anecdotal for my taste, but interesting...

Entrepreneurship

Title By Description
Startup Weekend 2011

A conference where you conceive and create a startup in 72 hours.

The 4 Hour Work Week Tim Ferriss

A book by Tim Ferriss, Rife with hyperbole, but amazing information nonetheless.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Amar Bhide

An interesting look at what actually makes successful companies.

The Entrepreneur Equation Carol Roth

A book that systematically dismantles any romantic notion you may have about starting a business...

The Black Swan, Second Edition Nassim Nicholas Taleb

An extremely thought provoking take on how random events drive our lives and our world in a way...

The Leap Rick Smith

A book that gives a simple view of how to radically change your career for the better.

Action

Title By Description
Startup Weekend 2011

A conference where you conceive and create a startup in 72 hours.

Awaken the Giant Within Anthony Robins

A book about how to achieve your dreams, heavily NLP focused.

The Now Habit Neil Fiore

A book about practical tools and tips to end procrastination

Self Discipline in 10 Days Theodore Bryant

Very interesting read, Bryant takes a lot of other material and boils it down into very...

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey

One of my favorite books, one of the first books that started my self improvement journey. Covey...

Poke the Box Seth Godin

An interesting "random ideas" book by Seth Godin on getting in the habit of starting.

Just Stop Having Problems, Stupid! Dr. Matt

A hilarious ebook that pokes fun at how complicated self help is and says if you're having...

The War of Art Steven Pressfield

A book about how to stop bullshitting, overcome resistance, and become a pro at what you do.

Do the Work Steven Pressfield

A book by Steven Pressfield that gives you a step by step guide to completing a creative...

Influence

Title By Description
Influencer Kerry Paterson et. al.

A book about how to influence yourself and others around you on a macro scale.

Tipping Point Malcolm Gladwell

A book about how things spread. Short on practical details, but very interesting.

Persuasion

Title By Description
Influencer Kerry Paterson et. al.

A book about how to influence yourself and others around you on a macro scale.

Just Listen Mark Goulston

A book by medical doctor Mark Goulston about how to connect with people. Very interesting read...

Procrastination

Title By Description
The Now Habit Neil Fiore

A book about practical tools and tips to end procrastination

Self Discipline in 10 Days Theodore Bryant

Very interesting read, Bryant takes a lot of other material and boils it down into very...

Networking

Title By Description
Never Eat Alone Keith Ferazzi

A book about how to build and sustain a network, for business purposes.

Who's Got Your Back Keith Ferazzi

A book about how to create mentoring and lifeline relationships.

Get Hired Now C.J. Hayden

A practical, step by step guide on how to get a job. Worth buying for anyone who wants to get...

Relationships

Title By Description
Never Eat Alone Keith Ferazzi

A book about how to build and sustain a network, for business purposes.

Who's Got Your Back Keith Ferazzi

A book about how to create mentoring and lifeline relationships.

How to Master the Art of Selling Tom Hopkins

A book by Tom Hopkins about how to become a salesman. Very script focused.

The Lowdown on Going Down Marcy Michaels

A book by a speech therapist on cunnilingus. Not suprisingly, very focused on tongue and mouth...

Just Listen Mark Goulston

A book by medical doctor Mark Goulston about how to connect with people. Very interesting read...

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey

One of my favorite books, one of the first books that started my self improvement journey. Covey...

The Way of the Superior Man David Deida

A book about Deida's spiritual ideas on what it means to be masculine.

Keys to the Kingdom Alison Armstrong

A book by Alison Armstrong on the "stages of development" of men.

Presence

Title By Description
The Power of Now Eckhart Tolle

A book about how to remain present and the philosophy of the present.

Religion

Title By Description
The Power of Now Eckhart Tolle

A book about how to remain present and the philosophy of the present.

The Year of Living Biblically A.J Jacobs

A hilarious book by A.J Jacobs on taking the word of the bible literally for one year.

Sales

Title By Description
How to Master the Art of Selling Tom Hopkins

A book by Tom Hopkins about how to become a salesman. Very script focused.

Tipping Point Malcolm Gladwell

A book about how things spread. Short on practical details, but very interesting.

Get Hired Now C.J. Hayden

A practical, step by step guide on how to get a job. Worth buying for anyone who wants to get...

Marketing

Title By Description
How to Master the Art of Selling Tom Hopkins

A book by Tom Hopkins about how to become a salesman. Very script focused.

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing Al Ries

A book that gives 22 immutable laws for how to succeed in marketing. Still applicable in Todays...

Leadership

Title By Description
Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box The Arbinger Institute

A book by the Arbinger institue that talks about the self deceptive nature of the mind and how...

Sexuality

Title By Description
The Lowdown on Going Down Marcy Michaels

A book by a speech therapist on cunnilingus. Not suprisingly, very focused on tongue and mouth...

Seduction

Title By Description
The Lowdown on Going Down Marcy Michaels

A book by a speech therapist on cunnilingus. Not suprisingly, very focused on tongue and mouth...

Fiction

Title By Description
Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand

A book by Ayn Rand about what would happen if all the producers went on strike. Espouses her...

The Five People You Meet in Heaven Mitch Albom

Mitch gives an interesting take on how you affect other people's lives. A bit too sacrifice...

The Alchemist Paul Coelho

An interesting fable about a boy who achieves his childhood dream of finding treasure. Lots of...

Brave New World Aldous Huxley

A chilling view of a dystopian society by Aldous Huxley.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Ken Kesey

A gripping novel about a sane people in an insane world.

The Bourne Identity Robert Ludlum

An exciting thriller. Completely different plot from the movie.

A Game of Thrones George R. Martin

An interesting fantasy novel. Interesting, believable characters.

A Clash of Kings George R. Martin

A gripping read with believable characters.

Bite Me! Christopher Moore

As always, a crazy, hilarious, unique tale from Christopher Moore.

Inheritance Christopher Paolini

The final in the inheritance cycle, wraps up the series nicely.

Anansi Boys Neil Gaiman
Ender's Game Orson Scott Card

A great sci-fi about duty, children, and life.

Politics

Title By Description
Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand

A book by Ayn Rand about what would happen if all the producers went on strike. Espouses her...

Brave New World Aldous Huxley

A chilling view of a dystopian society by Aldous Huxley.

Listening

Title By Description
Just Listen Mark Goulston

A book by medical doctor Mark Goulston about how to connect with people. Very interesting read...

Death

Title By Description
The Five People You Meet in Heaven Mitch Albom

Mitch gives an interesting take on how you affect other people's lives. A bit too sacrifice...

Success

Title By Description
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey

One of my favorite books, one of the first books that started my self improvement journey. Covey...

Health

Title By Description
The 4 Hour Body Tim Ferriss

A book that gives various "body hacks" to accomplish common goals. Some of the information may...

The Primal Blueprint Mark Sisson

Mark gives his take on the primal blueprint, I agree with 90% of the things that he says, and a...

Fitness

Title By Description
The 4 Hour Body Tim Ferriss

A book that gives various "body hacks" to accomplish common goals. Some of the information may...

The Primal Blueprint Mark Sisson

Mark gives his take on the primal blueprint, I agree with 90% of the things that he says, and a...

Body By Science Doug Mcguff

A book that breaks down scientifically why almost everything we know about exercise is wrong....

Nutrition

Title By Description
The 4 Hour Body Tim Ferriss

A book that gives various "body hacks" to accomplish common goals. Some of the information may...

The Primal Blueprint Mark Sisson

Mark gives his take on the primal blueprint, I agree with 90% of the things that he says, and a...

Kant

Title By Description
The Kantian Legacy Stephen A. Erickson, Ph. D.

A broad overview of Kant's views.

Romanticism

Title By Description
The Romantic Reaction to Kant Stephen A. Erickson, Ph. D.

Gives a brief overview of the romantic philosophers.

Productivity

Title By Description
The 4 Hour Work Week Tim Ferriss

A book by Tim Ferriss, Rife with hyperbole, but amazing information nonetheless.

Getting Things Done David Allen

David Allen's seminal work on the subject that the title implies. Great material, although a bit...

Career

Title By Description
Get Hired Now C.J. Hayden

A practical, step by step guide on how to get a job. Worth buying for anyone who wants to get...

The Leap Rick Smith

A book that gives a simple view of how to radically change your career for the better.

Economics

Title By Description
Freakonomics Stephen Levitt

An interesting book that takes a number of behavior problems and analyzes them from an economic...

Finances

Title By Description
Freakonomics Stephen Levitt

An interesting book that takes a number of behavior problems and analyzes them from an economic...

Your Money or Your Life Vicki Robin

An interesting book that gives a fulfillment based perspective on wealth and how to get it.

I Will Teach You to be Rich Ramit Sethi

A how to guide for college students on personal finance. Solid, practical tips.

The Black Swan, Second Edition Nassim Nicholas Taleb

An extremely thought provoking take on how random events drive our lives and our world in a way...

Happiness

Title By Description
Your Money or Your Life Vicki Robin

An interesting book that gives a fulfillment based perspective on wealth and how to get it.

Stumbling on Happiness Daniel Gilbert

An interesting book about how everything we think will make us happy, wont.

Utilitarianism

Title By Description
Practical Ethics, Second Edition Peter Singer

Singer takes some controversial views on utilitarianism that really make you think.

Behaviorism

Title By Description
Learning and Behavior, a Contemporary Synthesis Mark E. Bouton

An interesting synthesis of the modern take behaviorism.

Masculinity

Title By Description
The Way of the Superior Man David Deida

A book about Deida's spiritual ideas on what it means to be masculine.

Keys to the Kingdom Alison Armstrong

A book by Alison Armstrong on the "stages of development" of men.

Survival

Title By Description
Survive! Les Stroud

An interesting basic course on how to survive long enough to get rescued in survival situations...

Creativity

Title By Description
The War of Art Steven Pressfield

A book about how to stop bullshitting, overcome resistance, and become a pro at what you do.

Do the Work Steven Pressfield

A book by Steven Pressfield that gives you a step by step guide to completing a creative...

Employment

Title By Description
The Leap Rick Smith

A book that gives a simple view of how to radically change your career for the better.

Strategy

Title By Description
The Art of War Sun Tzu

The seminal classic on combat and strategy.

War

Title By Description
The Art of War Sun Tzu

The seminal classic on combat and strategy.