Ev Williams's Book Recommendations

"I’ve read a lot about climate change. Mostly it’s depressing — which isn’t a good reason to not understand it. But this book from Amory Lovins and his Rocky Mountain Institute is an antidote for doom and gloom. It offers a thoroughly researched set of options for engineering our way out of the crisis."

"Offers a thoroughly researched set of options for engineering our way out of the [climate change] crisis."

"One of the few novels I’ve ever read twice (though it’s been about 20 years, so it might be time for a reread). A philosophy book in the form of a novel that has very little to do with motorcycle maintenance. Instead, it has a lot to do with the elusive aspects of “quality,” and the importance of attitude in your approach to life."

"One of the few novels I’ve ever read twice."

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"My cousin from Kansas City gave me this book when I was a lonely teenager growing up on the farm. His message was that there is a bigger world out there, and that I didn’t need to conform to those around me. It was an important and enduring lesson."

"[The author's] message was that there is a bigger world out there, and that I didn’t need to conform to those around me."

"If I was really stranded on a desert island, this novel would be good to have. The movie is also good, but the book would help to pass more time. Both make surviving on a desert island seem like a walk in the park. What’s great about this adventure — which I find rare in pop culture — is the celebration of the mind, invention and science."

"What’s great about this adventure—which I find rare in pop culture—is the celebration of the mind, invention, and science."

"Meditation has become more mainstream in the last few years, thanks to scientific findings and general awareness of the benefits it brings. For me, mindfulness meditation is the most important habit I’ve taken up in my adult life. For those curious about it, Kabat-Zinn, one of the original mindfulness gurus of the West, breaks it down in simple and beneficial terms."

"Mindfulness meditation is the most important habit I’ve taken up in my adult life."

"It’s one of those ideas that is obvious only once you know it — that praising kids for their abilities (as opposed to their efforts) can actually be detrimental. Dweck’s research is among the most important for parents to know. Her book goes far beyond the implications for children and has lessons for all in work and personal life."

"One of those ideas that is obvious only once you know it."

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"Few books have made me think more than this one over the last decade."

"Few books have made me think more than this one over the last decade. A meandering philosophical treatise that explores how all types of systems — your body, nature, the economy, your company — get stronger or weaker with stress. Some don’t like Taleb’s writing style, but his ideas are compelling."

"[The author] writes about first principles and makes things seem obvious—once he explains them in his straightforward way."

"Still the best advice on getting your life in order and freeing up your brain to be creative."

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"Didn’t solve the problems of my tiny web development shop."

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"@gasca @gordonbrander i love this book"

"I love surprising scientific findings, as well as information about how our brains work. This is a treasure trove of both. Turns out, our brains are constantly misleading us. It’s not clear that learning how that’s the case reduces the chances of it happening, but it’s fascinating nonetheless."

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