What are you reading right now? Always looking for good books to read when it comes to startups.
Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations?
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#2Running Lean by Ash Maurya - the most actionable book on the Lean Startup Methodology imho.
Re: Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations?
#3Running Lean by Ash Maurya - the most actionable book on the Lean Startup Methodology imho.
Awesome. Just added it to my plan to read list. How does it compare to Lean Startup by Ries?
Re: Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations?
#4100$ startup: Reinvent the way you make a living, Myths of Innovation - Scott Berkun
Re: Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations?
#5100$ startup: Reinvent the way you make a living, Myths of Innovation - Scott Berkun
Looks like an interesting read. Apparently it's supposed to be pretty humorous as well which is a plus.
Re: Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations?
#6The Extended Phenotype: Richard Dawkins.
Applied Cryptography: Bruce Schiener.
Linear Algebra: Friedberg, Insel and Spence.
Steven Pinker: The Blank Slate
I've recently finished Dan Gilbert's: Stumbling on Happiness and I highly recommend it. It's witty and gives you a very different way of looking at what you think makes you happy.
I know these aren't start-up books, but unfortunately I haven't read any to recommend.
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#7Recently did the Myer Briggs test and read "The INTP: Personality, Careers, Relationships, & the Quest for Truth and Meaning". Now I just need to read more criticism of the Myer Briggs test so I can have a more balanced view of it all, but the results/book seemed pretty darn spot on.
Also been loving "The Little Book of Talent" from the author of "The Talent Code" (which is another one of my favourite books).
And after reading a lot of Stoic philosophy over the years, I've finally got around to "A Guide to the Good Life". Very clear explanation of Stoic ideas so probably would have been the best place to start. :)
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#8I advise reading good fiction, especially "hard sci-fi", to get your mind in a good place for the startup scene.
Like most people on HN probably would, I recommend reading Neil Stephenson's books, especially Cryptonomicon, The Diamond Age and Snowcrash (in order descending order of subjective of relevance).
Re: Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations?
#9I advise reading good fiction, especially "hard sci-fi", to get your mind in a good place for the startup scene. Like most people on HN probably would, I recommend reading Neil Stephenson's books, especially Cryptonomicon, The Diamond Age and Snowcrash (in order descending order of subjective of relevance).
I loved Snowcrash! For more science fiction, I personally like Michael Crichton.
Re: Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations?
#10Recently did the Myer Briggs test and read "The INTP: Personality, Careers, Relationships, & the Quest for Truth and Meaning". Now I just need to read more criticism of the Myer Briggs test so I can have a more balanced view of it all, but the results/book seemed pretty darn spot on. Also been loving "The Little Book of Talent" from the author of "The Talent Code" (which is another one of my favourite books). And aft…
Well not all things startup related come from startups (if that makes any sense). A Guide to the Good Life sounds like a worthwhile read, added to my plan to read list!