Daniel Pink's Book Recommendations
Daniel H. Pink is an American author known for his books on business, work, and behavior. He has written multiple New York Times bestsellers, including "Drive" and "A Whole New Mind." Based on his book recommendations, he seems interested in diverse topics ranging from writing and productivity to social issues and fiction.
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π Books Recommended by Daniel Pink 42
Scarcity
"One of the most underrated books of the last 10 years."
book list View source β"This is one of the most underrated books of the last 10 years. It profoundly changed my thinking about thinking. #DanielPInk #Scarcity #EldarShafir #BookRecommendation"
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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It Can't Happen Here
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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Death of a Salesman
"I had a completely different view of Death of a Salesman once I became a father versus before I became a father."
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Levels of the Game
"One of the best [books by this author] Iβve read."
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The Plot Against America
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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A Sense of Where You Are
"A remarkable book."
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Give and Take
"Will shatter your assumptions about how the world works and keep your brain firing for weeks after youβve turned the last page."
Animal Farm
"I think that Animal Farm should be in every organizational behavior class in an MBA program."
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The Great Gatsby
"Iβve read The Great Gatsby at different points in my life."
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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Man's Search for Meaning
"A hugely important book for me."
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Hit Makers
"Offers a fresh and compelling take on how the media function and how ideas spread."
Bird by Bird
"One of the greatest things ever."
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Infomocracy
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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Cumulus
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist
"[The author will] show you how to master the cognitive skills of a rocket scientist."
The Cactus League
"Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly."
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Biased
"Todayβs recommendation is a staggering book that examines the science of βus and themβ β particularly when it comes to race. Implicit bias is pernicious, but itβs not inevitable. Eberhardt shows what everyone can do to reduce bias, to widen the circle of who constitutes βus.β"
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The War of Art
"I have [a little sign] on my desk here that says, 'Beat the resistance.' So, Iβve given The War of Art out a lot too."
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The Psychology of Money
"Few people write about finance with the graceful clarity of [this author]."
Sleepwalk
"This weekβs book recommendation is a propulsive and dystopian thriller from the one and only @Danchaon. A compelling summer read #DanielPink #DanChaon #BookRecommendation"
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The Great Believers
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book list View source βThe Stoic Challenge
"Life is full of frustration. (That might be its default setting.) This book helped me contend with that reality. Now, I always try to reframe frustration not as a problem, but as a test of my resilience and creativity. Just like the Stoics. #DanielPink #TheStoicChallenge"
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The No Asshole Rule Building a Civilised Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't. Robert Sutton
"As we head back to the office, this book by @work_matters is essential reading. Itβll explain why you should never tolerate a-holes at work & help you find out if you might be one yourself. (Itβs also my wifeβs favorite business book, including those written by her husband.)"
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Getting Things Done
"This book had a bigger effect on my day-to-day practices and productivity than any book I've ever read. (It's also why I, like every GTD aficionado, treasure my label-making machine.) #DanielPink #DavidAllen #GettingThingsDone"
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The Handmaid's Tale
"I loved The Handmaid's Tale."
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Earthseed
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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Black Buck
"This is one of my favorite novels of the last few years. Itβs rollicking fun satire of startup culture and racial politics that β no joke β doubles as a sales guide. #DanielPink #BlackBuck #MateoAskaripour #BookRecommendation"
tweet View source βRule Makers, Rule Breakers
"Once you read this book β which describes the differences between βtightβ cultures and βlooseβ cultures β youβll never see the world the same way again. #DanielPink #RuleMakersRuleBreakers #MicheleGelfand #BookRecommendation"
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The Nickel Boys
"Halfway through this novel, I thought to myself, βMy grandchildren will be reading this book. Thatβs how good it is and at least how long it will endure." #DanielPink #ColsonWhitehead #TheNickelBoys #BookRecommendation @colsonwhitehead"
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How Not to Be Wrong
"Iβm way late to this book, which came out in 2014. But itβs a gem β highly recommended summer reading, especially for anyone in high school or college. @JSEllenberg is a mathematician who can write. #DanielPink #JordanEllenberg #HowNotToBeWrong #Mathematician"
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Range
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The 4-Hour Workweek
"Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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Together
"Made me rethink much of what I believe about physical health, public policy, and the human condition."
book list Cited in: together βTools of Titans
"[I have a] dog-eared copy [of this book]."
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Because Internet
"Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly."
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You're Not Listening
"Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly."
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Oranges
"I read Oranges when I was a kid."
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The Making of a Manager
"Are you a new manager? Are you a little scared? Fear not. [This author] is here to help."
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The Creative Curve
"Will take you through the science and practice of creativity so that you can start tapping into your own breakthroughs."
Growth IQ
"In this smart book, [the author] reveals ten growth paths."
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