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A paradigm-shifting exploration that makes you rethink the nature of power, privilege, and the hidden gifts of adversity. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with David and Goliath.
- intellectually stimulating
- inspiring
- curious
- 01
Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell
An engaging journey that dismantles the myth of the self-made genius to reveal the hidden forces behind extraordinary success.
- 02
Give and Take
Adam Grant
An uplifting, evidence-based exploration that proves nice guys do not actually have to finish last.
- 03
What the dog saw and other adventure stories
Malcolm Gladwell
An engaging, conversational dive into the hidden quirks of human behavior and the fascinating stories behind everyday things.
- 04
Range
David Epstein
A validating and intellectually thrilling defense of the late bloomer, the dabbler, and the jack-of-all-trades.
- 05
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck · 1007
A paradigm-shifting exploration of how our underlying beliefs about our own abilities dictate the boundaries of our success.
- 06
Drive
Daniel H. Pink
A paradigm-shifting exploration of human behavior that leaves you feeling energized to redesign how you work and live.
- 07
Tale nt is overrated
Geoffrey Colvin · 2008
An empowering, evidence-based dismantling of the born genius myth that reframes greatness as a product of deliberate, relentless practice.
- 08
Grit
Angela Duckworth
An empowering, research-backed dismantling of the talent myth that leaves you ready to tackle your most daunting long-term goals.
- 09
The little book of talent
Daniel Coyle
A pocket-sized coach that demystifies greatness into bite-sized, actionable habits.
- 10
Originals
Adam Grant
An invigorating intellectual dinner party that leaves you feeling equipped to change the world, or at least your workplace.
- 11
Decisive
Chip Heath and Dan Heath
A clarifying, anecdote-rich toolkit that transforms the anxiety of choosing into a structured, empowering process.
- 12
The Power of Habit
Charles Duhigg
A fascinating, story-driven exploration of the invisible scripts that run our lives and how we can rewrite them.
