Rose Blumkin arrived in America with $66 and zero English. At 43, she opened a furniture store in her basement. Warren Buffett later called it "the ideal business." Her strategy: Sell cheap. Tell the truth. Don't cheat.

How strongly I recommend it: 9/10

Bill Perkins, author of Die with Zero, discusses his philosophy on optimising life for maximum fulfilment rather than maximum net worth. Bill is a hedge fund manager, high-stakes poker player and film producer.

Makes the argument - spend your money before you die. Not recklessly, but intentionally—optimizing for maximum life enjoyment while you still have your health, energy, and time.

How strongly I recommend it: 8/10

Dr Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and bestselling author of Good Inside and parenting platform.

She explains practical, research-informed parenting strategies focused on connection, clear boundaries, emotion regulation, and repair after mistakes — all intended to help kids build confidence and resilience while keeping relationships healthy.

How strongly I recommend it: 9/10

David Senra, founder & host of the Founders podcast, argues that after studying ~400 entrepreneur biographies, the single most important attribute that separates great founders from others is focus — a long attention span, obsession with a simple idea, and dedication over decades rather than chasing fast growth or short-term signals.

How strongly I recommend it: 9/10

Bill Campbell coached some of Silicon Valley's most successful leaders, including Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt, and Larry Page. Bill was a football coach who turned into a business coach. He transformed what many saw as a weakness in competitive football into a tremendous strength in business. While he admitted he lacked the "dispassionate toughness" needed for football coaching because he "worried about feelings," this empathy became his superpower in the corporate world.

How strongly I recommend it: 10/10

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author known for his work on productivity and human behavior. In Supercommunicators, he explores the science behind meaningful conversations, revealing how certain people excel at connecting with others by understanding the hidden layers of communication.

How strongly I recommend it: 8/10

Will Storr, an author and journalist renowned for his work on storytelling, dives deep into how narratives shape human behavior and identity.

How strongly I recommend it: 9/10

Alex Hormozi, a founder and investor known for his sharp insights on life and business, dives into the harsh truths few dare to acknowledge.

How strongly I recommend it: 10/10

All communication and connection depend on one thing: language understanding. Language — where it comes from and how it evolves over time — can help us use it more effectively.

How strongly I recommend it: 8/10

Billy Carson deep dives into the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science, revealing how manifestation actually works at the cellular level.

How strongly I recommend it: 9/10