biographies
How To Live
Or A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer
A beautiful book that distills Montaigne's universal essays
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Book Summary: Rome's Last Citizen By Rob Goodman and Jimmy Soni
The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar
Goodman and Soni are some of my favorite biographers. Here they recount the life of Cato. It does a good job in depicting the man and the morals and also Rome at that time
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Titan
The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Rockerfeller lead an impressive life. I had this idea of him being a despicable man that would do anything for money. The book paints a more complete and compelling picture. He did indeed amass the biggest fortune of his time but was also a very big philanthropist
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Leonardo Da Vinci By Walter Isaacson
Neither Leonardo nor Isaacson need introductions. This book is a wonderful biography. Go read it. Stay curious.
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Coders At Work
Peter Seibel interviews some of the most successful and prolific programmers of our time
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The Score Takes Care of Itself By Bill Walsh
This book condenses the philosophy of leadership that Bill Walsh—one of the most successful head coaches in NFLs history—developed and applied throughout his career. It is a philosophy rooted in excellence and sacrifice. It shows that there are really no short-cuts to being and doing great. Put in the work and "the score will take care of itself"
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running By Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami's memoir is an ode to running and writing
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No Hay Causa Perdida
Engaging inside view of Uribe's time as president of Colombia. Regardless of what you think of him, he was a key figure in setting Colombia on a path to success.
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