25 Derek Sivers Recommended Books
Derek Sivers is a successful entrepreneur, musician, and writer. He is the founder of the CD Baby company and a TED speaker. His books include Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur and The $100 Startup. He is a strong believer in following your dreams and living a life that is full of passion.
25 Books recommended by Derek Sivers
How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less
Author :Nicholas Boothman
- Derek SiversDerek Sivers mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Author :Daniel Kahneman
- Derek Sivers"If you liked 'Predictably Irrational' or 'Stumbling on Happiness' or any of those pop-psychology books, well, this is the Godfather of all of their work." - Derek Sivers [Source]
A Guide to the Good Life
The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
Author :William B. Irvine
- Derek Sivers"I found when reading it that the quirky philosophy I've been living my life by since 17 matches up exactly with a 2000-year-old philosophy called Stoicism." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Seeking Wisdom
From Darwin to Munger
Author :Peter Bevelin
- Derek Sivers"A great overview of the lessons of Charlie Munger (partner of Warren Buffett) - and his approach to checklists of multi-disciplinary models to guide clear thinking." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Ruby on Rails Tutorial
Addison-Wesley Professional Ruby Series
Author :Michael Hartl
- Derek Sivers"Though I’ve worked my way through many Rails books, this is the one that finally made me 'get' it." - Derek Sivers [Source]
On Writing Well
An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Author :William Zinsser
- Derek Sivers"Great blunt advice about writing better non-fiction. So inspiring." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Mother Night
Author :Kurt Vonnegut
- Derek SiversDerek Sivers recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. [Source]
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Author :Steven Pressfield
- Derek Sivers"Are you a writer who doesn’t write, a painter who doesn’t paint, an entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what “Resistance” is. This book is about that. Read it." - Derek Sivers [Source]
The Time Paradox
The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life
Author :Dr. Philip Zimbardo
- Derek Sivers"Profound idea that everyone has a primary time focus: either Future-focused, Present-focused, or Past-focused. Fascinating implications of each." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Stumbling on Happiness
Author :Daniel Todd Gilbert
- Derek Sivers"Harvard professor of psychology has studied happiness for years, and shares factual findings that will change the way you look at the world." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Geek in Japan
Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony
Author :Hector Garcia
- Derek Sivers"[This is the book I've given most often as a gift] because I’m fascinated with understanding the mindset of a place." - Derek Sivers [Source]
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Author :Dale Carnegie
- Derek SiversDerek Sivers mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
Ten Year Career
Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom
Author :Jodie Cook
- Derek Sivers"Every future millionaire needs this wise perspective." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Awaken the Giant Within
How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial
Author :Tony Robbins
- Derek Sivers"When I was 18, [this book] changed my life." - Derek Sivers [Source]
How to Talk to Anyone
92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
Author :Leil Lowndes
- Derek Sivers"Wonderful considerate book about conversational people skills." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Tricks of the Mind
Author :Derren Brown
- Derek Sivers"Great, little book [...] that I highly recommend." - Derek Sivers [Source]
The E-Myth Revisited
Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Author :Michael E. Gerber
- Derek Sivers"Absolutely everyone who is an entrepreneur or wants to be one needs to read this book." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Au Contraire!
Figuring Out the French
Author :Gilles Asselin
- Derek SiversDerek Sivers recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. [Source]
Without Their Permission
The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World
Author :Alexis Ohanian
- Derek Sivers"[This author] talking about the internet is like Sid Vicious talking about punk. Analysts merely adopted it, but Ohanian was born in it, molded by it, and is the voice of it." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Power Schmoozing
The New Etiquette for Social and Business Success
Author :Terri Mandell
- Derek SiversDerek Sivers mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]
The 4-Hour Workweek
Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Author :Tim Ferriss
- Derek Sivers"Brilliant reversal of all of the 'how to manage all your crap' books." - Derek Sivers [Source]
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Big Ideas from the Computer Age
Author :Paul Graham
- Derek Sivers"I love his thinking, especially [this book]." - Derek Sivers [Source]
Show Your Work!
10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
Author :Austin Kleon
- Derek SiversDerek Sivers recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book. [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What kind of books does Derek Sivers recommend?
Derek Sivers generally recommends non-fiction books that provide deep insight into human behavior, thoughts, and motivations. He looks for books that will help people to become better thinkers and citizens of the world.
Q2: How would I go about finding out which books Derek Sivers has recommended?
Derek Sivers regularly updates his website with book recommendations. Simply visit his website and you can find a comprehensive list of books that Derek has personally recommended.
Q3: Is the list of books that Derek Sivers recommends comprehensive?
Derek Sivers' list of book recommendations are ever-evolving and expanding. He's always looking for better insights and books that could help people on their journey to self-improvement.
Q4: Are there any specific topics for which Derek Sivers provides book recommendations?
Yes, Derek recommends books on topics such as leadership, philosophy, psychology, relationships, and personal growth. He looks for books that provide perspective and help us to become better citizens of the world.
Q5: Are the books Derek Sivers recommends always new releases?
Not necessarily. Derek will often recommend older books as well as more recent ones. Books are timeless, and with them providing valuable insight that could help change people's lives, Derek doesn't necessarily restrict himself to new releases.
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