Johnny Lists — 10 Non-Fiction Books to Blow Your Mind 1. How to Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff – A mind opening look at how statistics can be manipulated to dazzle and deceive you. 2. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks – Take a look at neurological diseases and how one man could mistake his wife for a hat and not even realize it. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 15 Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once In Their Life - WhytoRead Books There are some books that are so good, that as soon as you’re done reading them, you can’t wait to recommend it to someone and continually ask them about it until they’ve read it. You want everyone to read this book, its that good. The books on this list are the most highly recommended books and everyone thinks you should read them all, at least once in your life. 15 Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once In Their Life 1. This book is an absolute must read, and follows a boy who essentially runs away from home to live in the Catskill mountains, where he absolutely thrives. 2. (Featured in 8 Books That Will Have A Profound Impact On Your Personality) The plot is deceptively simple. Once he feels that he understands humanity, he undertakes to educate humans in the philosophy of “Thou art God” in such a way that the truth of that statement is a provable tautology. 3. This is science fiction made to laugh at itself while honouring its rich tradition, but it is much more than that. 4. 5. 6.
7 Books That Will Change How You See The World If you’re a human and you have a brain, then you probably like using your brain. And if you like using your brain, then you love having those epiphany moments where your hair blows back and you go “Whoa” like Keanu Reeves in The Matrix when he learns Kung Fu from a USB drive in his neck. I know it’s not what the cool kids like to do, but I like to read non-fiction. Lots of non-fiction. I love that. I get a lot of emails asking me for book recommendations. So instead of divulging what my favorite books are, I’ll leave you with something better: seven of the most mind-fucking, reality-reshaping, Keanu Reeves “Whoa” inspiring books that I’ve ever read. In no particular order… 3 Ideas That Could Change Your Life To learn about three ideas that could change how you see the world, put your email in below. Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert What It’s About: Stumbling on Happiness is like the red-headed stepchild of happiness books. Notable Quotes: On The Genealogy of Morals by Nassim Taleb
8 Most Influential Books Under 100 Pages - WhytoRead Books These books are not only a quick read, they are worth a read because of the quality and their impact. Regardless of how many pages they have, these books have managed to be highly influential since their publication. If you don’t have too much time to commit, here are some of the greatest books ever written which under a 100 pages (or so) long. 8 Most Influential Books Under 100 Pages 1. The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka The Metamorphosis is not only one of the best books under 100 pages, it’s one of the best books ever written. A man wakes up one day to find he has been changed into a large insect. 2. (Featured in 7 Books That Will Change Your Outlook On Life) The narrator is a downed pilot in the Sahara Desert, frantically trying to repair his wrecked plane. 3. Utopia is a work of fiction and political philosophy. 4. The Prince is filled with stand-out quotes such as: “Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.” 5. 6. 7. 8.
amazon 10 NONFICTIONAL books that will f**k up your reality (and make you smarter). Earlier I listed my “top 10 fictional books” and I promised I’d post the list with my “top 10 nonfictional books”. So, here I am, keeping my promise (I’m a bit late). The books here are a mix of “face reality” , “thought provoking”, and “do better in life” books, which I’m all for. Quick word- The fictional books were the books that opened up my eyes and let me see these nonfictional books, which are loaded with much more amazing info due to it being true. Confessions Of An Economic Hit Man by John Perkins This is a book about John Perkins career as you guessed it, an “Economic Hitman”. Web Of Debt: The Shocking Truth About Our Money System And How We Can Break Free by Ellen Brown Want to see just how the economy got so bad? The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins Although this has to be one of the most thought provoking titles I’ve ever known (anything religion based usually is), this is an intellectually stimulating book. John continues his “myth” section on 20/20 into a book.
10 Books You Should Read To Get Rich The journey to get rich requires certain tools. Although many seem to ignore this, books can help you build your mind, zeal and knowledge to become successful and rich. Therefore I have taken the effort to look through some amazing books that can do a lot to get your financial journey oriented in the right direction. 1. The Millionaire Next Door This classic which was first published in 1996 and written by Thomas J. 2. Robert T. 3. Steve Siebold author of “How Rich People Think” has spent 30 years interviewing 1, 000 millionaires and billionaires to figure out what distinguished them from the average person. 4. Written in an era of Great Depression, author and former adviser to President Franklin Roosevelt interviewed over 500 successful people to discover the keys to good fortune. 5. Directed towards the middle class earners who are making entry level pay, author Farnoosh Torabi talks about how you can save money in certain areas of your life. 6. Written by George S. 7. 8. 9. 10.
35 Powerful Books for a More Productive and Organized Life Possessing productivity and organization skills will give you an advantage in living a life of fulfillment and extraordinary achievements. These skills can also help reduce stress and overwhelm by arming you with the knowledge to choose the most effective thoughts and actions to get the results you want, instead of just doing things that keep you busy without actually accomplishing anything worthwhile. So how do you begin acquiring these skills? Read, of course! But with the massive selections of books on these topics available today, choosing the right guide for you may seem overwhelming. Don’t fret! 1. Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford, explains that all of us possess one of two mindsets: fixed vs. growth. In the world of fixed traits, success is about validating yourself by proving you’re smart or talented. 2. This is a quick read. 3. If you are like me and have the tendency to feel guilty over letting objects go, Marie Kondo will show you how to free yourself from that.
50 Books That Changed the World For centuries, books have been written in an attempt to share knowledge, inspiration, and discoveries. Sometimes those books make such an impact that they change the way the world thinks about things. The following books have done just that by providing readers an education in politics and government, literature, society, academic subjects such as science and math, and religion. Politics and Government These books represent some of the most important works that examine politics, economics, and philosophy that affect government. The Republic by Plato. Literature From creating characters and stories that have become ingrained in cultures around the world to upsetting censorship to inspiring the imagination of many, these works of literature have all touched the world in significant ways. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. Society These books have made an impact on society with views on racism, feminism, individualism, and scholarship. Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Religion
12 Greatest Apocalyptic Novels Of All Time After scouring book reviews and Wikipedia, a list of the Top 12 Best Apocalyptic Novels was born. The books on this list take you down the darkest paths in uncivilized worlds, from cannibalistic gangs to vampire infected corpses. If this list doesn't get you thinking on the quickest way stock your basement full of water, canned goods and rifles, I don't know what will! Enjoy! World War Z Documenting the war on zombies, "World War Z" takes you through horific times with some of the most vivid writing this genre has ever seen. "World War Z" paints such a realistic picture of a world after Zombies that even skeptics would find themselves engrossed in the novel! Blindness Forget world wide pandemics of flesh eating bacteria or a zombie illness! The family unit escapes and attempts to build a new life in the outside world, just as sight is returned, just as quickly as it was taken away. I don't know who I felt worse for reading this book. The Road The Postman Oryx and Crake A Canticle for Leibowitz
Ten+ sci-fi books that'll knock your socks off - Album on Imgur Neuroscientist Sam Harris Selects 12 Books Every Intelligent Person Should Read by Maria Popova From Bertrand Russell to the Buddha, or why you should spend a weekend reading the Qur’an. On an excellent recent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show — one of these nine podcasts for a fuller life — neuroscientist Sam Harris answered a listener’s question inquiring what books everyone should read. As a lover of notable reading lists and an ardent admirer of Harris’s mind and work, I was thrilled to hear his recommendations — but as each one rolled by, it brought with it an ebbing anticipatory anxiety that he too might fall prey to male intellectuals’ tendency to extoll almost exclusively the work of other male intellectuals. (Look no further than Neil deGrasse Tyson’s reading list for evidence.) Complement with the reading lists of Joan Didion, Susan Sontag, Carl Sagan, and Alan Turing, then revisit Harris on the paradox of meditation and subscribe to The Tim Ferriss Show here. Top illustration by Marc Johns Donating = Loving Brain Pickings has a free weekly newsletter.
7 Books That'll Retrain Your Brain and Push You Toward Success The human brain is the most powerful tool you can possibly possess. Are you training and using your brain to its full potential? These seven books will help you achieve the peak performance you’ll need to compete, today and in the future. 1. 5-Second Summary: Harness your natural curiosity to develop the ability to think more broadly and deeply. Best Quote: “Curious learners go deep, and they go wide. Fun Factoid: Your brain stopped growing when you were 18 but continues to make new neurons throughout your life in response to mental activity. 2. 5-Second Summary: Your success in life depends upon mastering your brain’s two systems, one of which is fast, intuitive and emotional, and the other of which is slow, deliberate, and logical. Best Quote: “When confronted with a problem—choosing a chess move or deciding whether to invest in stock–the machinery of intuitive thought does the best it can. 3. Best Quote: “It’s tempting to run with a herd. 4. 5. 6. 7. More From Inc.
25 books every twentysomething should read BEING IN YOUR twenties is brilliant, terrible, exhausting and exhilarating, all at the same time. Here are 25 books that will offer guidance, knowledge, and sometimes most importantly, humour. The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Source: Amazon Considered Hemingway’s greatest novel, The Sun Also Rises was inspired by his visit to the running of the bulls at Pamplona. Just Kids by Patti Smith Warning: This book will make you a) wish you lived through the 60s and 70s and b) want to move to New York. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche Source: DopeReads Adiche’s novel about a young Nigerian woman’s move to the US will challenge you to think about the implications of race and racism. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Source: CharlieByrne.com Set in a dystopian future, The Handmaid’s Tale explores a world where women are stripped of all their rights and live as ‘handmaids’ for reproductive purposes. East of Eden by John Steinbeck Source: Penguin Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman