Shahzad Ali
My library.
This is how I've trained my own model. These are the books, people and conversations I've learned from. They've shaped how I see the world. I think you should read everything and anything.
“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool.”
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Books I return to
- The War of ArtSteven PressfieldSummary & takeaways
- The Psychology of MoneyMorgan HouselSummary & takeaways
- The Almanack of Naval RavikantEric Jorgenson · Naval Ravikant's wisdomSummary & takeaways
- The Algebra of HappinessScott GallowaySummary & takeaways
Such a good book.
- Improv WisdomPatricia Ryan MadsonSummary & takeaways
- The Creative Act: A Way of BeingRick RubinSummary & takeaways
- The Great Mental ModelsShane Parrish · Book seriesSummary & takeaways
- Prometheus RisingRobert Anton WilsonSummary & takeaways
- The Beginning of InfinityDavid DeutschSummary & takeaways
- Exponential OrganizationsSalim Ismail, Michael S. Malone & Yuri van GeestSummary & takeaways
A really good book.
- The Structure of MagicRichard Bandler & John GrinderSummary & takeaways
- The Brothers KaramazovFyodor DostoevskySummary & takeaways
- MeditationsMarcus AureliusSummary & takeaways
- Bhagavad GitaIndian philosophySummary & takeaways
- The UpanishadsIndian philosophySummary & takeaways
- Ashtavakra GitaIndian philosophySummary & takeaways
- Bhaja GovindamIndian philosophySummary & takeaways
- Atomic HabitsJames ClearSummary & takeaways
- Sapiens: A Brief History of HumankindYuval Noah HarariSummary & takeaways
- HamletWilliam ShakespeareSummary & takeaways
I often return to Polonius's advice to Laertes in Act 1, Scene 3. Timeless wisdom.
- How Will You Measure Your Life?Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth & Karen DillonSummary & takeaways
- Finite and Infinite GamesJames P. CarseSummary & takeaways
I read this a long time ago. I like the idea of continuing to play.
- The Singularity Is NearRay KurzweilSummary & takeaways
- The Singularity Is NearerRay KurzweilSummary & takeaways
- The Surrender ExperimentMichael A. SingerSummary & takeaways
- The Untethered SoulMichael A. SingerSummary & takeaways
- The Breakthrough ExperienceJohn DemartiniSummary & takeaways
Podcasts I listen to
People I read & blogs I follow
- Scott GallowayNo Mercy / No Malice
One of my favourites.
- Naval RavikantEssays & conversations
One of my favourites.
- Gurwinder BhogalThe Prism
- George MackHigh Agency
- Shane ParrishFarnam Street
- Chris Williamson3 Minute Monday
- Alex HormoziAcquisition.com · Free business content
I like his free content. I went to one of his events and found the upselling aggressive. It put me off. That was my experience, and I could be wrong.
Teachers I've learned from
- Ramana MaharshiSelf-enquiry · Who am I?
Someone I have learned from. His enquiry, “Who am I?”, keeps bringing me back to the identity I spend so much time defending.
- OshoTalks & writings
- Jiddu KrishnamurtiTalks & writings
- Swami A. ParthasarathyVedanta
- Joe DispenzaTeaching & meditation
- Dr John DemartiniTeaching & personal development
- Tony RobbinsTeaching & personal development
- Richard BandlerNeuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
Philosophers I read
Mind & human optimisation
My playlists
A little of what I listen to.
25 playlists · Spotify