Jodie Cook is a productivity expert and business strategist known for helping entrepreneurs optimize their workflows and challenge conventional thinking. Her reading list reflects a focus on time management, personal transformation, and building meaningful work. With 34 recommendations, she emphasizes both tactical efficiency and deeper philosophical approaches to success.
34 Books Recommended by Jodie Cook
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
The 4-Hour Workweek
27 people recommendedrecommended 4xLife and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment.
Life and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment.
Life and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment.
Life and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment.
Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, Ev Williams, Marc Andreessen, Tim Draper, Aj Jacobs, Blake Mycoskie, Caterina Fake, Charles Poliquin, Brian Dean, Daniel Pink, David Heinemeier Hansson, Derek Sivers, Eric Weinstein, Gary Keller, Jason Silva, Laura R Walker, Lewis Howes, Marc Goodman, Mark Bell, Maurice Ashley, Michael Hyatt, Mike Maples Jr, Mike Shinoda, Rolf Potts, Tristan Harris, Walter Isaacson
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
26 people recommendedrecommended 3xReframes your mind: hard doesnβt mean bad. Seeking the easy route is a trap.
Reframes your mind: hard doesnβt mean bad. Seeking the easy route is a trap.
Reframes your mind: hard doesnβt mean bad. Seeking the easy route is a trap.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Balaji Srinivasan, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell, Larry Page, Peter Thiel, Drew Houston, Dustin Moskovitz, Marc Andreessen, Balaji S. Srinivasan, Andrew Ng, Andrew Wilkinson, Blake Scholl, Chris Dixon, Fred Wilson, Kathryn Minshew, Keith Rabois, Luis Von Ahn, Marty Cagan, Matt Mullenweg, Max Levchin, Peter Attia, Raoul Pal, Tim Ferriss, Vijay Shekhar Sharma
The most important messages shared in the most beautiful story.
The most important messages shared in the most beautiful story.
The most important messages shared in the most beautiful story.
The most important messages shared in the most beautiful story.
Also recommended by: Daniel Ek, Aubrey Marcus, Big Sean, Brene Brown, Andy Frisella, Patrick Bet David, Eric Ripert, Gabby Reece, Garry Tan, James Clear, Lebron James, Lewis Howes, Lisa Ling, Ryan Flaherty, Ryan Shea, Tony Robbins, Will Smith, Derek Sivers
Tools of Titans
16 people recommendedrecommended 2xRead it with a huge notebook in front of you for all the ideas and actions it will spark!
Read it with a huge notebook in front of you for all the ideas and actions it will spark!
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, Balaji S. Srinivasan, Ben Greenfield, Daniel Pink, George Raveling, Greg Mckeown, Greg Norman, Jocko Willink, Kevin Rose, Mr Money Mustache, Tim Urban, Ranveer Allahbadia, Derek Sivers
The War of Art
16 people recommendedrecommended 2xThis book is a sharp reality check for every artist. It will help you become unblocked, right now and possibly forever.
This book is a sharp reality check for every artist. It will help you become unblocked, right now and possibly forever.
Also recommended by: Aubrey Marcus, Brian Koppelman, Danny Miranda, Daniel Pink, Derek Sivers, James Clear, Jen Sincero, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Marie Forleo, Michael Hyatt, Russell Moore, Ryan Holiday, Seth Godin, Soman Chainani
Atomic Habits
12 people recommendedI love the simplicity of this book.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Vinod Khosla, Ben Greenfield, Biz Stone, Ali Abdaal, Anthony Pompliano, Blake Randall, Justin Kan, Tim Urban, Rohan Bhargava, Derek Sivers
Originals
12 people recommendedrecommended 2xGives you permission to be different.
Gives you permission to be different.
Also recommended by: Peter Thiel, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, Arianna Huffington, Anthony Pompliano, Kat Cole, Seth Godin, Tim Urban, Tony Hsieh, Whitney Wolfe Herd
Grit
11 people recommendedrecommended 3xEnthusiasm and knowledge are totally useless without grit.
Enthusiasm and knowledge are totally useless without grit.
Enthusiasm and knowledge are totally useless without grit.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Raj Shamani, Tobi Lutke, Ali Abdaal, Josh Waitzkin, Keith Rabois, Robin Black, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers
The Magic of Thinking Big
11 people recommendedThe sooner you read [this book] the sooner you will up your game.
Also recommended by: Ali Abdaal, Dave Camarillo, Patrick Bet David, Bob Proctor, Jim Kwik, Michael Hyatt, Mr Money Mustache, Steve Harvey, Tim Ferriss, Derek Sivers
Essentialism
10 people recommendedrecommended 3xDo less but do it better. Wise words with application across life and business.
Do less but do it better. Wise words with application across life and business.
Do less but do it better. Wise words with application across life and business.
Also recommended by: Sam Ovens, Ankur Warikoo, Reid Hoffman, Austen Allred, Jason Ferruggia, Kevin Rose, Michael Hyatt, Noah Kagan, Steve Harvey
A Guide to the Good Life
10 people recommendedrecommended 2x[Focuses] on continually improving every aspect of your life and work.
[Focuses] on continually improving every aspect of your life and work.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Marc Andreessen, Tobi Lutke, Austen Allred, David Heinemeier Hansson, Derek Sivers, Jason Fried, Mr Money Mustache, Phil Libin
The Courage to Be Disliked
9 people recommendedrecommended 4xA fascinating look into how Adlerian psychology applies to modern life. Keep an open mind when reading this book.
A fascinating look into how Adlerian psychology applies to modern life. Keep an open mind when reading this book.
A fascinating look into how Adlerian psychology applies to modern life. Keep an open mind when reading this book.
A fascinating look into how Adlerian psychology applies to modern life. Keep an open mind when reading this book.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Marc Andreessen, Stewart Butterfield, Tobi Lutke, Ali Abdaal, Anthony Pompliano, Ryan Hoover, Derek Sivers
If David Goggins can run a hundred miles on broken legs, whatβs possible for you?!
If David Goggins can run a hundred miles on broken legs, whatβs possible for you?!
If David Goggins can run a hundred miles on broken legs, whatβs possible for you?!
If David Goggins can run a hundred miles on broken legs, whatβs possible for you?!
Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen, Anthony Pompliano, Austen Allred, Joe Rogan, Justin Kan, Tom Bilyeu
The Everything Store
6 people recommendedrecommended 2xDo you dare run a business like Jeff?!
Do you dare run a business like Jeff?!
Also recommended by: Doug Mcmillon, Mark Manson, Matt Mullenweg, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Tracy Dinunzio
So Good They Can’t Ignore You
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xI love the focus on being unapologetically exceptional, putting the hours in and outproducing everyone else on your quest to becoming a true artist.
I love the focus on being unapologetically exceptional, putting the hours in and outproducing everyone else on your quest to becoming a true artist.
Also recommended by: Andrew Ng, Ben Greenfield, Kevin Kelly, Derek Sivers
Awaken the Giant Within
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xPlenty of actionables to develop a better mindset.
Plenty of actionables to develop a better mindset.
Also recommended by: Brian Koppelman, Danny Miranda, Derek Sivers, Roberto Blake
A worthwhile reminder that extraordinary companies win.
A worthwhile reminder that extraordinary companies win.
A worthwhile reminder that extraordinary companies win.
Also recommended by: Jay Z, Cindy Eckert, Joe Gebbia, Noah Kagan
[Brings] incredible mentors right to you, in the comfort of your own home.
Also recommended by: Ray Dalio, Ben Greenfield, Jocko Willink, Tony Robbins
On Writing Well
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xA fascinating exploration of writing for different genres.
A fascinating exploration of writing for different genres.
Also recommended by: Derek Sivers, Matt Mullenweg, Tim Ferriss
Anything You Want
3 people recommendedA perfect reminder that business can be simple.
Also recommended by: Sahil Lavingia, Derek Sivers
David and Goliath
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xStraight-talking guidance on why life is too short to be little.
Straight-talking guidance on why life is too short to be little.
Also recommended by: Patrick Bet David, Shah Rukh Khan
What I Know For Sure
2 people recommendedrecommended 4xCutting through the noise and remembering what really matters as a strategy for success and peace in life and work.
Cutting through the noise and remembering what really matters as a strategy for success and peace in life and work.
Cutting through the noise and remembering what really matters as a strategy for success and peace in life and work.
Cutting through the noise and remembering what really matters as a strategy for success and peace in life and work.
Also recommended by: Emma Watson
Digital Minimalism
2 people recommendedrecommended 2x[Looks] into lifestyle design and lifestyle habits to ensure that youβre making intentional choices about how you spend your limited time on this planet.
[Looks] into lifestyle design and lifestyle habits to ensure that youβre making intentional choices about how you spend your limited time on this planet.
Also recommended by: Danny Miranda
Key Person of Influence
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xThe KPIs of every industry are reaping most of the benefits and this book explains how you can join them.
The KPIs of every industry are reaping most of the benefits and this book explains how you can join them.
Also recommended by: Chris Do
The Art of Impossible
recommended 4xThis book will not only help you find what you were put here to do, it will set you up well to actually do it.
This book will not only help you find what you were put here to do, it will set you up well to actually do it.
This book will not only help you find what you were put here to do, it will set you up well to actually do it.
This book will not only help you find what you were put here to do, it will set you up well to actually do it.
The 5AM Club
recommended 4xA coach to billionaires and global humanitarians, [the author] poured his heart and soul into this book.
A coach to billionaires and global humanitarians, [the author] poured his heart and soul into this book.
A coach to billionaires and global humanitarians, [the author] poured his heart and soul into this book.
A coach to billionaires and global humanitarians, [the author] poured his heart and soul into this book.
Perennial Seller
recommended 2xLess throwing any old rubbish out there and more testing and refining until you are truly proud of what you have created.
Less throwing any old rubbish out there and more testing and refining until you are truly proud of what you have created.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
recommended 2xA powerful reminder that complications and bureaucracy are a choice. I love the 37 Signals ethos.
A powerful reminder that complications and bureaucracy are a choice. I love the 37 Signals ethos.
Choose Yourself!
recommended 2xThereβs no reason to wait in line to be picked when you can choose yourself. I love the audacity of this book.
Thereβs no reason to wait in line to be picked when you can choose yourself. I love the audacity of this book.
You’ll See It When You Believe It
recommended 2xWill transform your mindset and help you step up a level.
Will transform your mindset and help you step up a level.
Superfans
recommended 3x[Focuses] on the importance of serving an audience really well, however small it might be.
[Focuses] on the importance of serving an audience really well, however small it might be.
[Focuses] on the importance of serving an audience really well, however small it might be.
Super Attractor
recommended 3xLess pushing for progress and more allowing opportunity in.
Less pushing for progress and more allowing opportunity in.
Less pushing for progress and more allowing opportunity in.
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
Perfect for millennials with doubts.
How To Be F*cking Awesome
recommended 3xEffective life advice from an entrepreneur who practices what he preaches.
Effective life advice from an entrepreneur who practices what he preaches.
Effective life advice from an entrepreneur who practices what he preaches.