Last book update: November 16, 2018

A few months ago I finally decided to launch (and make public) an idea I'd been floating around for a while – The Daily Hack

I never expected this book club to ignite in popularity as it has. In just a few short months, The Daily Hack has become MASSIVELY popular with people from dozens of countries around the world!

I've quickly come to learn: we all want the same things in life – health, happiness, family, success, and delicious meals to gather around.

I believe happiness comes from achieving progress, and the ability to continue to grow no matter our age.

For this reason, I love discovering new perspectives and ways of thinking. So, I'd like to share my Top 3 favourite books (plus many more!) which have had the greatest and most positive impact on my life:

The Top 3 Books

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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

by Greg McKeown

Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards things that really matter. Always think: less but better.

The Art of Learning

by Josh Waitzkin

Most of us live a purely reactive lifestyle, never tapping into the power of our subconscious mind. Create rhythms in your life that aim to feed the subconscious, which is the wellspring of creativity.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

Most people never stop to question just how our brains process information and make decisions. On a daily basis we are influenced in dozens of different directions without even knowing it! Having this insight will give you a major advantage in life.

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Talk Like TED

by Carmine Gallo

Whether you’re speaking in front of 10 people or 10,000, this is THE guide for giving a mind-blowing presentation and overcoming the fear of public speaking.

The Effective Executive

by Peter F. Drucker

A timeless classic for anyone with a desk job. This book will save you time, headaches, and increase your productivity tenfold!

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

by Al Ries & Jack Trout

Save yourself thousands of dollars on a marketing degree. This is the only book you’ll ever need to read on marketing. Period!

Start With NO

by Jim Camp

If you want to take your negotiating skills to mastery level you absolutely MUST read this book! There are so many genius and mind-blowing tactics which get used on us each day, it’s crazy.

Principles

by Ray Dalio

THE playbook for success in life and business. It doesn’t matter if you’re the CEO or the janitor, there is so much actionable advice in this book I can’t recommend it enough!

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

by Robert Cialdini

It doesn’t matter what line of work you’re in, this book will give you insight into the many different tactics companies use to manipulate and influence us on a daily basis. Seriously jaw-dropping stuff!

Creativity Inc.

by Ed Catmull

Mandatory reading for anyone who manages people. This book will open your mind to the systems of creating an unforgettable company culture and team success.

Secrets of Power Negotiating

by Roger Dawson

Whether you realize it or not, we negotiate dozens of times each day, be it with our spouse, car salesman, kids or colleagues. Knowing these simple negotiating tactics will improve your life (and business) tenfold.

The Boron Letters

by Gary C. Halbert

The ultimate guide to sales and effective copywriting. If you don’t believe me, Google it – this book is legendary among the business community.

All Marketers (Are Liars) Tell Stories

by Seth Godin

Another Seth Godin classic! If you’re a marketer, entrepreneur or business owner struggling to increase sales this book will unquestionably transform the way you think about marketing.

Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups

by Jason Calacanis

If you’re a founder or co-founder this book will give you brilliant insight into the minds of investors.

If you’re an investor looking to get into the private equity game, this is THE go-to angel investing guidebook!

The 48 Laws of Power

by Robert Greene

Amazon #1 BEST SELLER. I need say no more. Check it out.

Getting Everything You Can out of All You've Got

by Jay Abraham

If you’re feeling frustrated with your work or career this book will change your life. An unforgettable classic on improving all aspects of oneself.

The $100 Startup

by Chris Guillebeau

So incredibly genius and simple in his approach. Chris will walk you though, step-by-step, how to quickly create a money-making side hustle and generate hundreds or thousands of additional dollars each month!

The Halbert Copywriting Method Part 3

by Bond Halbert

Seriously, a must-read for anyone in sales, business or marketing. I promise you’ll discover so many fascinating ways to increase customer conversions and revenue.

How to Drive Your Competition Crazy

by Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki is one of the founding members of Apple. This book will turbo-charge your business and marketing. Trust me, add it to your reading list, you won’t be disappointed!

Money: Master The Game

by Tony Robbins

An extraordinary guidebook for anyone wishing to save and invest for retirement. Personally, I love the in-dept interviews with billionaire legends like Warren Buffet, Ray Dalio and Carl Icahn (among others).

Tools of Titans

by Tim Ferriss

So much authentic and brilliant advice uncovered in this book! Literally, dozens of world-class athletes, performers, billionaires and icons share their secrets to success.

Zero to One

by Peter Thiel

If you don’t know, Peter Thiel is the billionaire co-founder of PayPal. This book is unquestionably masterclass and a must-read for ALL entrepreneurs. If you’ve never heard of it, move it to the top of your list NOW. It’s hands-down one of the most read books among the business community.

The 4-Hour Workweek

by Tim Ferriss

The ultimate guide for anyone with a desk job, or anyone looking to build a money-making side hustle so you can take more vacations and retire sooner.

The Checklist Manifesto

by Atul Gawande

Are you tired of forgetting things? Making mistakes? Remembering how you achieved a certain result? Checklist Manifesto is the ultimate hack guide for living a better and more successful life.

The 4-Hour Body

by Tim Ferriss

Need to lose weight FAST? I was unbelievably surprised to learn just how much weight-loss is dependent on what we eat, and not how much time we spend sweating buckets in the gym. Weight-loss is 80% diet, 20% working out. This book is required reading for anyone trying to get in shape!

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

There’s a reason why this classic book is on the reading list of almost every business degree curriculum on the planet. Unless you live on Mars, this book has so many powerful nuggets of wisdom which cover everything from personal life to work life.

How to Win at the Sport of Business

by Mark Cuban

“In sports, the only thing a player can truly control is effort. The same applies to business. The only thing any entrepreneur, salesperson or anyone in any position can control is their effort.”

This book is LOADED with surefire tips from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban.

Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence & Persuade

by Robert Cialdini

The key to successfully selling ourselves (or a product) isn’t in the details of our offer or the features we provide, but rather, what we say in the moments leading up to it. This book is the definitive blueprint for anyone wishing to persuade others.

Media Secrets: A Media Training Crash Course

by Jesse Todtfeld

Even if you never do an interview or step in front of a camera, it’s important to have a basic understanding of media training, and the formula to get your brand noticed by others. Jesse Todtfeld is THE definitive expert.

Venture Deals

by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson

Mandatory reading for ANY entrepreneur or investor. These guys are the utmost experts on raising money (if you’re a company), structuring deals, and investing in private companies.

This is one of the few books I reference on a weekly basis.

The Power of Habit

by Charles Duhigg

It’s mind-blowing to realize, although we think we’re objectively assessing incoming information (and making conscious decisions), almost everything we do on a daily basis is, in fact, a habit. The best part… with a few simple techniques we can change these habits into almost anything we want.

Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom

by Tony Robbins

Another fail-proof classic for anyone wishing to take control of their personal finances and achieve financial freedom. Once again, I love the interviews with billionaire investors and moguls.

The Obstacle Is The Way

by Ryan Holiday

Although we think we can, we cannot control every situation. In fact, there are few (if any) situations that we can control. However, we have the power to control our perceptions, and if applied correctly, we can gain a GIGANTIC advantage over others in life and business.

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The Essential Drucker

by Peter F. Drucker

Required reading if you manage people. Sixty-years of brilliant and proven management advice all wrapped up in a single book.

Mass Persuasion Method

by Bushra Azhar

The basics elements of effective sales copywriting have never been outlined with such simplicity. This book has everything you need to know, all laid-out in a quick, easy-to-read reference manual to jump-start your marketing.

Awaken the Giant Within

by Tony Robbins

One of Tony's original classics which has since helped millions of people worldwide. If you’re feeling stuck in life, whether it be personally, emotionally, financially, or in your career, Awaken the Giant Within is a fantastic read!

Copywriting for New Entrepreneurs

by Leah Cox

Another ingeniously simple, step-by-step guide to writing effective sales copy, especially if you run a website with an ‘About’ page. This book will help you write the best ‘About’ page you can possibly have!

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

by Stephen R. Covey

Never stop learning, never stop growing. Most importantly, realize everyone makes mistakes, but how we choose to deal with our mistakes dictates how we’re perceived in the world. Choosing to cover up a mistake will not easily be forgiven.

Your Move: The Underdogs Guide to Building Your Business

by Ramit Sethi

Ramit Sethi is a known heavyweight when it comes to building and launching a successful side hustle. This book is jam-packed with so many fascinating pieces of practical advice you can immediately apply to your life and business. Simply put, if you create value people will pay you for it.

The 1-Page Marketing Plan

by Allan Dib

I wish I had this book 10-years ago! It gives you such an incredibly simple and straight-forward template to build a bulletproof marketing plan from initial concept to customer retention.

“Become good at the business of what you do—not just the technical thing you do.”

The 21 Irrefutable Lows of Leadership

by John C. Maxwell

Leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others.

Another timeless classic for anyone who manages people. I know a few managers I’ve met over the years who could benefit from this wisdom!

I Will Teach You To Be Rich

by Ramit Sethi

Need an introductory crash-course on personal finance, saving and paying down debt? This is your go-to ultimate guide!

Unlimited Memory

by Kevin Horsley

Our memory is just a habit, and habits can be improved with the right kind of training and practice.

Tired of forgetting things? So was I until I found this book!

The Origin of Species

by Charles Darwin

A fascinating read for anyone who believes in evolutionary theory and wants to know how life on this planet evolved.

Mindfulness: An 8-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World

by Mark Williams & Danny Penman

If you’ve ever thought about meditation and the incredible benefits it can bring to your health, start here. This is a first-class starting point without the high cost of meditation classes.

Winning

by Jack Welch

Required reading as part of my MBA, this book is a must-read for anyone who leads an organization, regardless of size. Jack uncovers his secret formula for winning in business, and how to build a world-class company culture.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

by Patrick Lencioni

Another required reading as part of my MBA. Lencioni outlines the five common causes of organizational breakdown, and provides a step-by-step roadmap to establishing optimal cohesion and overcoming obstacles.

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