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Books that stay with me.
Books I have read, and the ideas I keep coming back to.
Principles
Ray Dalio shares the principles he developed through life and work. He explores how reflection, transparency, and clear decision-making can help people and organizations improve.
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Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Diamond asks why societies followed different historical paths. He traces the influence of geography, food production, technology, and disease.
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Lawrence in Arabia
Scott Anderson follows four people through the Middle East during World War I. Their stories reveal how war and competing ambitions shaped the modern region.
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Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn
Daniel Gordis traces the modern history of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. He follows the ideas, conflicts, and choices that shaped the nation.
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The Book of Satoshi
Phil Champagne collects Satoshi Nakamoto’s writings and early discussions about Bitcoin. The book follows its ideas and development through the creator’s own words.
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My Promised Land
Journalist Ari Shavit tells Israel’s story through family history, interviews, and individual lives. His account explores both the country’s achievements and its tragedies.
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