A small summary, and also detailed notes for each. This page will constantly update as I read more, so bookmark it if you want to check back in a few months.
The Great Mental Models - Vol 1: General Thinking Concepts - by Shane Parish
Date read: 1-11-2019
How strongly I recommend it: 9/10
This book is the first volume of the series and covers 9 mental models which can be used to better understand the world and make smarter decisions. A mental model is a way to look at a problem through a certain lens. Shane has popularized mental models through his blog Farnam Street.
Pebbles of Perception - by Laurence Endersen
Date read: 26-03-2020
How strongly I recommend it: 9/10
Inspired by Charlie Munger’s “Poor Charlie’s Almanac” Laurence Endersen puts together this concise, clearly written, incredible little “Lessons for life” book, packed with wisdom on a wide range of topics from decision making, career choice to having kids.
Seeking Wisdom - From Darwin to Munger - by Peter Bevelin
Date read: 12-04-2020
How strongly I recommend it: 7/10
A great compilation of Buffet and Munger’s words of wisdom, and their approach to clear thinking in the context of work, investing and in life. This book reads like information dump. It takes a certain intelligence to be able to read it at all, but if you can follow it, it will change your life. This is the kind of the book, whose knowledge if applied, could give you the highest rewards in the long run.
The Psychology of Money - by Morgan Housel
Date read: 25-12-2020
How strongly I recommend it: 9/10
Doing well with money is about how you behave, and behaviour is hard to teach. In this blog post turned book, The Psychology of Money comprises of 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics. These are timeless lessons of wealth, greed and happiness. The original blog post can be found here. Link