Read these to follow the path of the greatest.

The best way to learn any skill is by observing the current masters of that skill.

It is valid in all avenues of life. Whether you want to learn how to make money or how to do something so great that no one can ignore you, you can learn by imitating the already experts in the field.

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And what better way to read the books that the top billionaires recommend?

1. Zero to One by Peter Thiel

Recommended by Elon Musk.

Zero to One helps people who are starting new businesses and want to scale them to a large customer base.

It shows how to get a monopoly by making your own technology, having a solid brand, creating products that can be scaled up, and taking advantage of network effects.

Who should read it?

If you are an entrepreneur or startup founder.
If you want to start your own startup.
If you are interested to learn about why startups succeed and fail.
Best Quotes —

“ZERO TO ONE EVERY MOMENT IN BUSINESS happens only once. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine. And the next Mark Zuckerberg won’t create a social network. If you are copying these guys, you aren’t learning from them.”
― Peter Thiel, Zero to One

“The most valuable businesses of coming decades will be built by entrepreneurs who seek to empower people rather than try to make them obsolete.”
― Peter Thiel, Zero to One

2. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

Recommended by Warren Buffet

In The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham, an investor who did well after the stock market crash of 1929, gives excellent advice on investing and growing your wealth.

The author explains exactly what it takes to be a successful investor in any situation based on what he has learned from his own mistakes.

Who should read it?

Everyone (you should learn how to invest, grow your wealth, manage your emotions while investing and all the relevant skills).
Best Quotes —

“The intelligent investor is a realist who sells to optimists and buys from pessimists.”
― Benjamin Graham, The Intelligent Investor

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
― Benjamin Graham, The Intelligent Investor

3. The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

Recommended by Steve Jobs

This book is a journey through the life and experiences of Swami Paramhansa Yogananda Ji.

He writes about his early life, his Gurus, the amazing things he saw and the amazing things he did.

Who should read it?

If you are interested in spirituality.
Best Quotes —

“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself……”
― Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi

“You may control a mad elephant;
You may shut the mouth of the bear and the tiger;
Ride the lion and play with the cobra;
By alchemy you may learn your livelihood;
You may wander through the universe incognito;
Make vassals of the gods; be ever youthful;
You may walk in water and live in fire;
But control of the mind is better and more difficult.”
― Paramahansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi

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4. Rework by Jason Fried

Recommended by Jeff Bezos

In Rework, the author throws out the traditional ideas of what it takes to run a business and gives a bunch of unconventional tips on things like productivity, communication, and product development.

The authors wrote these lessons based on their own experiences starting, running, and growing their company to the point where it makes millions of dollars in profits every year.

Who should read it?

If you want to start your own company.
If you want to create an environment of peak productivity.
Best Quotes —

“What you do is what matters, not what you think or say or plan.”
― Jason Fried, Rework

“When you don’t know what you believe, everything becomes an argument. Everything is debatable. But when you stand for something, decisions are obvious.”
― Jason Fried, Rework

“Workaholics aren’t heroes. They don’t save the day, they just use it up. The real hero is home because she figured out a faster way”
― Jason Fried, Rework

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Recommended by Bill Gates

Matthew gives the whole package on sleep by dividing it into four main parts.

The first part explains what sleep is, followed by how and why we should sleep and dream, and then how to get into good sleeping habits.

He also explains the different stages of sleep and how they work. There are a vast number of examples and research references to help understand the basic ideas.

Who should read it?

Everyone (Sleep is an integral part of our life, and many of us take it for granted. But an excellent optimized sleep can do wonders for your life).
Best Quotes —

“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.”
― Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep

“Practice does not make perfect. It is practice, followed by a night of sleep, that leads to perfection.”
― Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep

Do you want to improve your life drastically, but you always fail? Do you need more discipline in your life? Here’s a simple solution that helped me achieve massive results and take the steering wheel of my life — Live Intentionally.

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Contributed by Logan Rane

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