What books did you read last month (January 2020)?
Alisa Smelkova
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I'm so inspired of previous discussion about favorite ways of learning new things. It shows that a lot of people here love reading books, so I decided to do this thread. Maybe if it became popular we could share what we've read every month?
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David Klein@devopera
@alisa_smelkova I finished The Broken Earth trilogy by N. K. Jemisin. It's amazing, especially if you enjoy scifi, fantasy, or just incredible (emotional) storytelling.
Share
Flip the Script by Oren Klaff and just finished Sacred Commerce by Matthew and Terces Engelhart
Night Eye
Great idea. I read "Principles" by Ray Dalio. It is great book not about investing, but about principles for organization.
I finished reading 'Inspired' by Marty Cagan and 'Hooked' by Nir Eyal - Prod Dev was the theme for Jan (or for ever) :)
"Be Less Zombie: How great companies create dynamic innovation, fearless leadership and passionate people". Out next week...but I've already read it, because I wrote it...:-) Check out www.belesszombie.com
I'd also add "Seeing Round Corners" by Rita McGrath
1919 Augustus Rose's "Jewelry making and design"
Literary Map
@alisa_smelkova I started reading Around the world in 80 days as part of my launch of Literary Map https://www.producthunt.com/post... that I finally did last friday, a new way to enjoy your books.
Ah, the edition I am reading is the translation of William Butcher with a lot of explanatory notes that are so helpful to expand the story.
Vectorly
@alkimistx Interesting product and the great book! 🧡 Jules Verne
greate initiative @alisa_smelkova , I read Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. Indepth look at the folly of hubris and how it destroyed men & women over the ages.
Hi everyone 👋 very nice thread.
I just enjoyed "the 4 hour work week". It's quite old book but still with many useful techniques till nowadays.
TimelinesAI
@alisa_smelkova I read "Antifragile" by Nassim Taleb. It is not necessarily a product/business book, but it helps to look at things at a different angle and to better prepare for the unforeseen circumstances (which happens a lot when you develop a product).
"These Truths" by Jill Lepore.. excellent insights into US history
I read "Pablo Escobar: My Father" by Juan Pablo Escobar during the last month. I recommend it!
Undiet Tracker
1) Rich dad poor dad 2) How to build a billion dollar app 🤛
Read Purple Cow by Seth Godin - a really interesting book on marketing
@alisa_smelkova I read
1. Grit by Angel Duckworth - which is the most fabulous book when doing soemthing hard and faced with a self-doubt questioning if you are talented enough. She breaks the talent myth and says braced with a Growth Mindset, optimism and a never give up attitude/ persistence you can achieve your goals. Must must read.
2. Indistractable by Nir Eyal - a book that talks about being mindful about our interactions with technology. He talks about external and internal triggers and how once we start noticing them, we can get around the distractions caused by technology. A must read in this day and age.
@alisa_smelkova Love this! For me it was The Lean Startup and started on The Dichotomy of Leadership
@alisa_smelkova @cody_gaskin1 The Lean Startup is pretty much a Bible for all entrepreneurs these days - great for anyone looking to start their own business for the first time.
Dimensions for Slack
@alisa_smelkova @cody_gaskin1 @acquisitions_2020 Everybody starting a startup should read 4 Steps To The Epiphany by Steve Blank https://web.stanford.edu/group/e... Lean Startup grew out of Steve's lessons.
Lumio Spotlight
@alisa_smelkova @cody_gaskin1 Loving The Lean Startup. Definitely helped us with Lumio 🚀 Also, still loving Nir Eyal's Hooked. The updated version is great 👌
@alisa_smelkova @cody_gaskin1 Same, loved it!
Blink and Power of Moments. A lot neuropsychology in 2020!
Educated by Tara Westover. Guarantee you can't put it down!
Vectorly
@matt_daniels Put it on my reading list 📕
Awesome thread, thanks for initiating.
I read:
1. The Alchemist.
2. Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It