Philosophy Self-help
Ankur Warikoo
Ankur Warikoo

@warikoo

16 Tweets 5 reads Feb 10, 2023
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10 books to read in your 20s!
A thread...
1. Tuesdays with Morrie
I read it at 19 and I don't think there could have been a better book to read at that age. Tells you so much about the truth of life, that no one tells you.
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2. The Fountainhead
I read it at 21 and it changed my life, in meaningful ways. Growing up in a collective culture, the book introduced me to the concept of individualism. I think I learnt to live by myself, after this book.
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3. A brief history of time
As a Physics student, this book marked the beginning of my lifelong crush on Stephan Hawking, culminating with his Delhi visit in 2001, as I heard him at the Siri Fort Audi with tears in my eyes.
What a thrilling read :)
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4. How to make friends and influence people
For the shy introverted kid that I was, this book served as a wonderful reminder that I too can make friends and leave a positive impression on people.
It gave me confidence when I needed it the most.
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5. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
I remember gifting this to my mom on one of her birthdays. I thought it was for old people.
She never read it, so I picked it up.
It hit me hard.
It taught be fundamental lessons that have stayed with me till date.
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6. Rich Dad Poor Dad
I still have the 22 year old copy of this book, in my library. For someone who had a very difficult complicated relationship with money, this book helped me clear a lot in my head.
Must read for everyone in their 20s
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7. Chariots of The Gods
This book amplified my belief in Aliens. I still believe that we were (and perhaps still are) visited by Aliens that gave us a lot of technology that allowed us in advancing our civilization.
Breathtaking book :)
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8. ReWork
As a young entrepreneur aged 29, this book was my perfect introduction to the concept of work and the world of startups. I would say my current startup is replicating the work of the authors, to quite a close extent.
Must read for everyone.
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9. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
My father used to love riding a bike when young. Through this book, about a motorcycle trip between a father and son, I imagined going on a similar trip with my dad.
Never happened, but the book gave me a lot!
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10. The Kite Runner
I don't think a better story has been written ever. I remember crying, howling, while reading the book. In so many ways, I found Amir in me.
Seeking redemption.
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Books have the power to build broken lives, fuel thriving ones.
For the cost of a pizza, a book can literally change your entire life.
It certainly did mine.
And I am sure it can yours too.
Let's start with this list itself...I am giving away these books.
Giveaway:
I will give away these 10 books for every 1,000 RTs to the thread.
So 10 for the first 1000 RTs, 20 for 1000-1999 RTs, 30 for 2000-2999 RTs and so on.
So you have to do 2 things
1. Go to the book you want and reply to that tweet
Do that now and then come back here...
2. Now retweet the original tweet below, to increase the number of people who will get these books.
As I said, for every 1,000 retweets, I give away 10 more copies of these books.
PS: The links shared in this thread are from Amazon. If you click on them and make a purchase, I earn an affiliate revenue.
100% of that goes towards sponsoring the education of kids who can't afford it.
In 2022, Rs.60L ($80K) was contributed towards the education of 123 kids.
Results will be announced on 24th Feb 2023.

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