As someone who loves to ask questions, this book opened my mind to a whole new set of them. Money is the most universal and most efficient system of mutual trust ever devised.

Entrepreneurship was made cool by the media. And then came this book. I believe that within that quote lies the most important lesson in entrepreneurship: Embrace the struggle. Life is struggle.

If there is only 1 autobiography that I would recommend, it would have to be this. The single easiest way to find out how you feel about someone: say goodbye.

Essential for understanding the dual systems of the brain and how cognitive biases implicitly dictate human rationality and decision-making.

The only fiction I have ever read (and will perhaps ever read) was the only fiction I would ever need to read. This is a priceless book. To say 'I love you' one must know first how to say the 'I'.

Gave me multiple autobiographies in one. THE book of the year. Cannot recommend this enough. Great book, great gift, great book to re-read. If you let your learning lead to action, you become wealthy.

From one of my favorite writers online, James Clear. A powerful book. Also my most recommended book for this year.

Mind-blowing. Explained the architecture of the mind in ways few people have successfully articulated — the dichotomy between fixed and growth mindsets.

What Nassim Nicholas Taleb did was explain the meaning and importance of risk like nothing else ever had. Absolutely stunning book — a game changer. What matters isn't what a person has or doesn't have; it is what he or she is afraid of losing.

I felt like I would want my life to be such a story. The book title may as well have been Grit: The Story of Warikoo. Loved this one. Angela Duckworth is magic. Passion for your work is a little bit of discovery, followed by a lot of development, and then a lifetime of deepening.

Recommended for its deep spiritual insights, bridging Eastern mysticism with the practical demands of seeking universal truths.

It was 2009 when Vivek Pahwa gifted me REWORK... The book changed me. Threw open a different way of looking at the world. Came to define 'resist the obvious' for me as a life lesson. It remains my most gifted book till date.

IMO there isn't a better guide to understanding startups, than this book. Possibly the best step-by-step guide on how to think of growth in a startup. Learnt a lot from it.

Getting to know about Stoicism has helped me immensely in life. One of the best books for me, of 2017. Matched with my introduction to meditation, I am certain this book will be a game changer for me. The easiest way for us to gain happiness is to learn how to want the things we already have.

If you are fed up with the overindulgence of everything in life, this book is a must read. Loved several aspects about it – things that I don't do well in life. Now I know.

AWESOME! Dealing with money is about behavior, not just math. Wealth is what you don't see. Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money.

A profound exploration of Adlerian psychology, focusing on releasing the self from the trauma of the past and the expectations of others.

One of my most frequently recommended books. A definitive guide to living a meaningful life, establishing wealth as a learnable skill based on leverage and specific knowledge.

A vital text for understanding how to accurately predict outcomes in complex, uncertain environments — a core part of his early reading on rational decision-making.

Essential for understanding modern, high-leverage corporate culture and the removal of bureaucratic friction through talent density and candor.

I first heard of Rory Sutherland on a podcast. Loved his ideology. His view of the world is so dramatically different from mine... thoroughly enjoyed it.

MAN! What a story. What a thriller. Couldn't believe any of it even as I read it, knowing it to be true. Great pick if you want the joy of a fiction, in a non-fiction book.

One of the most powerful books I have read on negotiation. Have used a lot of the tactics in real life, even beyond negotiation circumstances, and it's helped tremendously.

A power book that fundamentally altered my understanding of how to make large-scale changes happen through small, architectural adjustments in choice rather than force.

Genghis Khan's reputation precedes him. This book looks at him objectively – and is a great read especially if you care about world history.

I have come to believe that everyone in life requires a coach. THE TRILLION DOLLAR COACH taught me how. An absolute must for leaders. AWESOME book! Not what happened and who's to blame, but what are we going to do about it?

A must-read for every manager. Taught me how often I was fundamentally wrong in my own management approach and execution.

A true linchpin is someone who becomes indispensable to any organization through emotional labor and art. Vital for understanding indispensable organizational value.

Essential for exploring the hidden, often perverse incentives that drive economic and social behaviors beneath the surface.

Fucking brilliant! Loved it so so much. Mark Manson is a brilliant writer and I am so glad he wrote this book.

Explores the absolute power of individual thoughts in shaping one's life outcomes and cultivating a positive, character-driven mindset.

We have lost our ability to focus deeply. This book provides four simple rules to cultivate this vital skill again and eliminate distraction for high-value output.

Oh man! What a joy and rush to read this one. Hard to imagine the near-death experiences Netflix went through and how it just didn't give up.

Enjoyed this quite a lot. Very different take and made a lot of sense when I read it.

Such a wonderful book about being wrong and everything around it.

This was long time due and was one of the most recommended books from my readers. Truly enjoyed it. When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.

Back as a kid obsessed with X-Files, this book added fuel to my imagination. I remain a student of aliens. The positive thing about the skeptic is that he considers everything possible!

2016: I had just laid off 80 of my colleagues for no mistake of theirs. And this book came to my rescue. CEOs must master three essential attributes: realistic optimism, subservience to purpose, and finding order in chaos.

(Almost) Book of the year for me – because I picked this up when I needed something like this the most. Brilliant book on what drives our minds and thus our decisions.

I started following Kapil Gupta and his thoughts moved me. So I picked up his book. I was shocked at how little I knew what's inside my head. Why do I get angry when I am insulted? Because you entertain the verity of the insult.

Nothing calms me down than reading Ghalib. It shocks me to read how much Ghalib understood human emotions.

Bonus: My Kashmir roots somehow took shape this year. Read more about it than I ever have. Starting to care. And this book helped a lot.