Recommendations

Books and articles that I have found influential to how I think and how I see the world. A non-exhaustive list that I will continue to add to.

Books

  • Fooled By Randomness

    by Nassim Taleb

    Insightful book on the role of randomness in finances and daily life. Taleb's books have shaped the way I think.

  • When Breath Becomes Air

    by Paul Kalanithi

    A beautiful book about life and death, written in the final days by someone who spent so much time saving others.

  • Never Split the Difference

    by Chris Voss

    A fascinating book about dealing with difficult situations and complex human psychology.

  • Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow

    by Gabrielle Zevin

    One of my favorite fictions, covering two friends' complex partnership building a video game company.

Articles

  • Principles

    by Nabeel Qureshi

    Principles covering all aspects of life. Couldn't have written it better.

  • Always Go To The Funeral

    by Deirdre Sullivan

    A short, touching article about doing the right thing especially when it's difficult.

  • Being Glue

    by No Idea Blog

    A relatable article for software engineers who always find themselves doing the invisible work.