Noah Kagan is an entrepreneur best known for founding AppSumo, a platform for software deals that grew to millions in revenue. He's also an early employee at Facebook and Mint, giving him insight into scaling startups. Through his writing and podcast, he advocates for practical business strategies and personal growth.
44 Books Recommended by Noah Kagan
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Influence
18 people recommendedrecommended 3xPeople can be influenced in their behaviors by many different tactics.
People can be influenced in their behaviors by many different tactics.
People can be influenced in their behaviors by many different tactics.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, Adam Robinson, Alexis Ohanian, Charlie Munger, Alex Hormozi, Andrew Wilkinson, Guy Kawasaki, James Clear, Mark Manson, Max Levchin, Michael Hyatt, Neil Strauss, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ramit Sethi, Samy Kamkar, Scott Adams
The Fountainhead
17 people recommendedrecommended 2xHealthy selfishness is a great thing.
Healthy selfishness is a great thing.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Mark Cuban, Larry Ellison, Ev Williams, Ray Dalio, Travis Kalanick, Emma Watson, Fred Wilson, Jesse Williams, Jim Carrey, Kevin Kelly, Shah Rukh Khan, Tim Urban, Vince Vaughn, Deep Kalra, Kalyan Krishnamurthy
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
12 people recommendedrecommended 2xBegin with the end in mind.
Begin with the end in mind.
Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Kishore Biyani, Ben Greenfield, Daniel Pink, Dave Ramsey, Jenn Im, Jim Kwik, Ken Block, Michael Hyatt, Michael Mccullough, Shay Carl
“Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!”
11 people recommendedrecommended 3xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Brian Armstrong, Ev Williams, James Clear, Peter Attia, Sahil Lavingia, Tim Ferriss
Essentialism
10 people recommendedNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Sam Ovens, Ankur Warikoo, Reid Hoffman, Austen Allred, Jason Ferruggia, Jodie Cook, Kevin Rose, Michael Hyatt, Steve Harvey
Keep your lockers / desks clean and it'll reflect in other parts of your life.
Keep your lockers / desks clean and it'll reflect in other parts of your life.
Also recommended by: Jack Dorsey, Ron Conway, Sam Altman, Vinod Khosla, Justin Kan, Keith Rabois, Ryan Holiday
Setting the Table
7 people recommendedrecommended 2xCreate an experience that is like nothing else.
Create an experience that is like nothing else.
Also recommended by: Bill Gurley, Chip Conley, Fred Wilson, Julie Rice, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Trung Phan
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Chris Sacca, Ev Williams, Christopher Paolini, Matt Ridley, Max Levchin, Tom Hanks
The Way of the Superior Man
5 people recommendedrecommended 3xBe conscious / present when you are interacting in life.
Be conscious / present when you are interacting in life.
Be conscious / present when you are interacting in life.
Also recommended by: Aubrey Marcus, Jen Sincero, Neil Strauss, Ryan Shea
Sex at Dawn
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xJealousy is a societal creation and great ways to be aware of why it happens.
Jealousy is a societal creation and great ways to be aware of why it happens.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Aubrey Marcus, Esther Perel, Joe Rogan
Only the unique get remembered.
Only the unique get remembered.
Also recommended by: Jay Z, Cindy Eckert, Jodie Cook, Joe Gebbia
Maverick
4 people recommendedrecommended 3xThe basis for how we've grown AppSumo over the years.
The basis for how we've grown AppSumo over the years.
The basis for how we've grown AppSumo over the years.
Also recommended by: David Heinemeier Hansson, Jason Fried, Ryan Petersen
The Paradox of Choice
3 people recommendedAt restaurants, close the menu after you find the 1 dish that you like.
Also recommended by: Pavel Tsatsouline, Derek Sivers
The Ultimate Sales Machine
3 people recommendedrecommended 3xThis book has so many frigging tips I can't even start. Get it.
This book has so many frigging tips I can't even start. Get it.
This book has so many frigging tips I can't even start. Get it.
Also recommended by: Sam Ovens, Michael Hyatt
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Ev Williams, Neville Medhora
Replay
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Brian Dean, Joe Hill
The untold story behind Blackberry. I didnβt expect much from this book, but WAY more impressive and interesting than I thought itβd be.
The untold story behind Blackberry. I didnβt expect much from this book, but WAY more impressive and interesting than I thought itβd be.
Also recommended by: Tobi Lutke, Andrew Wilkinson
Permission Marketing
2 people recommendedNo one wants your annoying ass marketing. Get their permission and deliver more than what they expect.
Also recommended by: Michael Hyatt
Coach Wooden and Me
2 people recommendedIβve been reading a lot of coaching books lately, and this is one of my favorites. Good tips on how to be an effective leader.
Also recommended by: Barack Obama
The Sales Acceleration Formula
2 people recommendedNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Alex Hormozi
Endure
2 people recommendedHe breaks down the myths and facts of endurance athletes. Focuses on the science and lesser-known facts.
Also recommended by: Daniel Gross
Mindless Eating
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xGreat hacks on ways to reduce calories instead of just trying new diet fads.
Great hacks on ways to reduce calories instead of just trying new diet fads.
Also recommended by: Ramit Sethi
Small Giants
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Tom Peters
SPIN Selling
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Sam Ovens
Who
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Alexis Ohanian
The Boron Letters
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Neville Medhora
The Power of Full Engagement
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xIt's not about how much time you have in your day but how you allocate you energy.
It's not about how much time you have in your day but how you allocate you energy.
Also recommended by: Michael Hyatt
Fate is what you make of it. ie. go create your own luck.
Fate is what you make of it. ie. go create your own luck.
Also recommended by: Jay Z
Tiger Woods
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xEven if you think you know Tiger Woods, thereβs so much you donβt know. This is a SUPER interesting book. Tigerβs life was crazy.
Even if you think you know Tiger Woods, thereβs so much you donβt know. This is a SUPER interesting book. Tigerβs life was crazy.
Also recommended by: Peter King
Rocket Men
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xThe story of Apollo 8 space launch. [The author] is a phenomenal writer, and I recommend all his books.
The story of Apollo 8 space launch. [The author] is a phenomenal writer, and I recommend all his books.
The story of Apollo 8 space launch. [The author] is a phenomenal writer, and I recommend all his books.
Also recommended by: Keith Rabois
The Surrender Experiment
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xTaught me how to quiet the noises in my head.
Taught me how to quiet the noises in my head.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant
Everybody, Always
recommended 3xThis guy is LEGIT. I really enjoyed his books, and he even puts his phone number in there to call him! I called him and talked to him about some business struggles Iβm having. He was very helpful.
This guy is LEGIT. I really enjoyed his books, and he even puts his phone number in there to call him! I called him and talked to him about some business struggles Iβm having. He was very helpful.
This guy is LEGIT. I really enjoyed his books, and he even puts his phone number in there to call him! I called him and talked to him about some business struggles Iβm having. He was very helpful.
The Big Leap
recommended 3x[This book] is EPIC.
[This book] is EPIC.
[This book] is EPIC.
On Killing
recommended 3xI really enjoy military books. This is a fascinating book about if military people kill as much as you think.
I really enjoy military books. This is a fascinating book about if military people kill as much as you think.
I really enjoy military books. This is a fascinating book about if military people kill as much as you think.
Million Dollar Consulting
recommended 3xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Recession Proof Graduate
recommended 3xNoah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Love Does
recommended 2xThis guy is LEGIT. I really enjoyed his books, and he even puts his phone number in there to call him! I called him and talked to him about some business struggles Iβm having. He was very helpful.
This guy is LEGIT. I really enjoyed his books, and he even puts his phone number in there to call him! I called him and talked to him about some business struggles Iβm having. He was very helpful.
Women Who Love Too Much
recommended 2xLove yourself first and you can be loved.
Love yourself first and you can be loved.
Beat the Reaper
recommended 2xSleeper hit that is CRAZY good and fast read. If you like fiction, youβll devour it.
Sleeper hit that is CRAZY good and fast read. If you like fiction, youβll devour it.
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
recommended 2xDonβt let men shorten your name at the office.
Donβt let men shorten your name at the office.
The Legend Trilogy
recommended 2xIf you like Hunger Games, youβll like this. Itβs a really fun three-book series.
If you like Hunger Games, youβll like this. Itβs a really fun three-book series.
Your Brain at Work
Different ways to organize and prioritize your day to maximize productivity.
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
recommended 2xTaught me how to live an interesting and purposeful life.
Taught me how to live an interesting and purposeful life.