Resources
From books to office decor to my custom built models, here is where you will find everything I use to support my career + personal development.
Books
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.
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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel
Zero to One presents at once an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and a new way of thinking about innovation: it starts by learning to ask the questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places.
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Essentialism is more than a time-management technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
A compelling read that looks at the triumphs and endurability of homo sapiens through the lens of both history and science. Harari offers insight into the constant evolution of humanity and what the future could possibly look like for our species.
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Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser
This fascinating study reveals how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of America, widened the gap between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and transformed food production throughout the world. Eric Schlosser inspires readers to look beneath the surface of our food system, consider its impact on society and, most of all, think for themselves.
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Business Law by Barron's Educational Series, Robert W. Emerson J.D.
Business Law focuses on the importance of legal theory in the everyday business world, explaining such subjects as tort responsibility, government regulations, contracts, environmental law, product liability, consumer protection, and international law, among many other topics.
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When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm by Walt Bogdanich, Michael Forsythe
McKinsey & Company is the most prestigious consulting company in the world, earning billions of dollars in fees from major corporations and governments who turn to it to maximize their profits and enhance efficiency. In When McKinsey Comes to Town, two prizewinning investigative journalists have written a portrait of the company sharply at odds with its public image.
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The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham
The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham, taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing"—which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies—has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949.
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Eric Jorgenson
Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval's wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. This isn't a how-to book, or a step-by-step gimmick. Instead, through Naval's own words, you will learn how to walk your own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life.
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.
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A Mind for Sales: Daily Habits and Practical Strategies for Sales Success by Mark Hunter, CSP
For salespeople feeling stressed and disappointed that their customers don’t want to hear from them, this guide is the key to developing the mindset and habits required to reach a new level of sales success.
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The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel
If money gives you pause like it gives so many others pause, this is your resume button. This is not your ordinary "how to" financial hack book. This is book gets at the heart of the issue, the literal psychology of money, helping you understand the dollar bill before you go making decisions about all of yours.
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Revised and Expanded) by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J Dubner
An unconventional exploration of the stakes that drive us, no matter our end goal. With a narrative voice that is ceaselessly entertaining, this book is perfect for anyone with even a baseline curiosity for, well, anything.
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Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes by Tom Wheelwright CPA
A comprehensive guide that unveils strategic approaches to minimizing tax liabilities and accumulating significant wealth. As an acclaimed CPA and World-Renowned Expert on Tax, Wheelwright revisits and updates his groundbreaking work where readers are introduced to a wealth-building philosophy that revolves around using the tax code as a roadmap to building wealth in a way that makes taxes fun, easy, and understandable.