The Top 10 Books Billionaires Read
Billionaires are some of the most successful people in the world, and they've achieved their success through a combination of hard work, intelligence, and determination. But what many people don't realize is that billionaires are also voracious readers. They read books on a variety of topics, from business and finance to history and philosophy.
In this blog post, we'll take a look at the top 10 books that billionaires read. These books cover a wide range of topics, but they all share one thing in common: they can help you become more successful in your own life.
1. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
This book is a sweeping overview of human history, from the earliest hominids to the present day. Harari argues that our species is unique in its ability to cooperate and imagine the future, and he explores the implications of this for our individual and collective destinies.
2. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
This book is a classic text on value investing, and it's been read by Warren Buffett and many other successful investors. Graham argues that the key to investing success is to buy stocks that are undervalued and hold them for the long term.
3. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel
This book is a collection of essays by Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal and Palantir. Thiel argues that the most successful startups are those that create new markets, rather than competing in existing ones.
4. The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horow
This book is a memoir by Horowitz, a co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz. Horowitz shares his insights on the challenges of starting and running a successful company.
5. The Art of War by Sun Tzu
This book is an ancient Chinese military treatise that's still relevant today. The Art of War teaches readers how to think strategically and how to outwit their opponents.
6. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
This book is a Nobel Prize-winning book that explores the two systems of thinking that drive our decision-making. Kahneman argues that we need to be aware of both our System 1 (intuitive) and System 2 (rational) thinking in order to make better decisions.
7. Principles by Ray Dalio
This book is a collection of Dalio's principles for success in business and life. Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund.
8. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
This book is a guide to the lean startup methodology, which is a way of developing and launching new products and services. Ries argues that the lean startup methodology can help entrepreneurs reduce risk and increase their chances of success.
9. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
This book is the autobiography of Knight, the founder of Nike. Shoe Dog tells the story of how Knight started Nike from his garage and built it into one of the most successful companies in the world.
10. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
This book is a novel about a butler who reflects on his life and career. The Remains of the Day is a beautifully written book that explores themes of loss, regret, and the nature of service.
These are just a few of the top 10 books that billionaires read. If you're looking for ways to improve your own success, then I encourage you to pick up one of these books and start reading.