Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI and one of the leading figures of the AI boom.
He has recommended several books over the years which cover a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, technology, psychology, history, and philosophy.
25 books recommended by @sama π§΅
He has recommended several books over the years which cover a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, technology, psychology, history, and philosophy.
25 books recommended by @sama π§΅
1) Zero to One by Peter Thiel
In this book, Peter Thiel shares his experiences and insights on entrepreneurship and innovation, encouraging readers to think big and create something new.
In this book, Peter Thiel shares his experiences and insights on entrepreneurship and innovation, encouraging readers to think big and create something new.
2) The Hard Thing About Hard Things by @bhorowitz
This book provides valuable insights and practical advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the challenges of building and running a company.
This book provides valuable insights and practical advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the challenges of building and running a company.
3) The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh
This book offers a detailed look at the leadership philosophy of legendary NFL coach Bill Walsh, emphasizing the importance of building a strong organizational culture and focusing on the fundamentals.
This book offers a detailed look at the leadership philosophy of legendary NFL coach Bill Walsh, emphasizing the importance of building a strong organizational culture and focusing on the fundamentals.
4) The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen
In this influential book, Christensen explores the concept of disruptive innovation and how established companies can respond to new technologies and market entrants.
In this influential book, Christensen explores the concept of disruptive innovation and how established companies can respond to new technologies and market entrants.
5) The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch
Deutsch explores the nature of knowledge, progress, and the potential for human advancement, arguing that the pursuit of knowledge is the key to unlocking our future.
Deutsch explores the nature of knowledge, progress, and the potential for human advancement, arguing that the pursuit of knowledge is the key to unlocking our future.
6) The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
This book provides a framework for developing and launching new products and businesses, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptation.
This book provides a framework for developing and launching new products and businesses, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptation.
7) The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Taleb discusses the impact of highly improbable events and how to prepare for and benefit from them.
Taleb discusses the impact of highly improbable events and how to prepare for and benefit from them.
8) The Prince by NiccolΓ² Machiavelli
This classic work of political philosophy offers advice on leadership and governance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining power and achieving success in a competitive environment.
This classic work of political philosophy offers advice on leadership and governance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining power and achieving success in a competitive environment.
9) Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Kahneman explores the psychology of decision-making and the biases that can influence our choices, offering insights on how to make better decisions.
Kahneman explores the psychology of decision-making and the biases that can influence our choices, offering insights on how to make better decisions.
10) Einstein: His Life and Universe by @WalterIsaacson
This book chronicles the life of Albert Einstein, one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century and explores his groundbreaking theories and their impact on the world.
This book chronicles the life of Albert Einstein, one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century and explores his groundbreaking theories and their impact on the world.
11) The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
Gerber provides a framework for building and growing a successful business, emphasizing the importance of systems and processes.
Gerber provides a framework for building and growing a successful business, emphasizing the importance of systems and processes.
12) The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary
Mochary shares his experiences as a CEO coach, providing practical advice on leadership, management, and personal growth.
Mochary shares his experiences as a CEO coach, providing practical advice on leadership, management, and personal growth.
13) The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo
βAt startups, individuals asked to manage are rarely set-up for success. Julie Zhuo gives new managers the tools they need to help their people and company win.β
β Sam Altman
βAt startups, individuals asked to manage are rarely set-up for success. Julie Zhuo gives new managers the tools they need to help their people and company win.β
β Sam Altman
14) The Effective Executive by Peter F. Drucker
Drucker offers a comprehensive guide to effective management, focusing on the importance of setting priorities, making decisions, and managing time.
Drucker offers a comprehensive guide to effective management, focusing on the importance of setting priorities, making decisions, and managing time.
15) Issac Asimovβs Foundation Series
This series was on Sam Altman's bookshelf. The Foundation series is a science fiction classic, and it had a significant impact on science fiction and popular culture.
This series was on Sam Altman's bookshelf. The Foundation series is a science fiction classic, and it had a significant impact on science fiction and popular culture.
16) Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom
Nick Bostrom's excellent book "Superintelligence" is the best thing I've seen on this topic. It is well worth a read.
Nick Bostrom's excellent book "Superintelligence" is the best thing I've seen on this topic. It is well worth a read.
17) The Art of War by Sun Tzu
This classic work of military strategy offers insights on leadership, planning, and decision-making that can be applied to business and other competitive environments.
This classic work of military strategy offers insights on leadership, planning, and decision-making that can be applied to business and other competitive environments.
18) The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Gawande argues that checklists can help improve performance and reduce errors in various fields, from medicine to aviation to business.
Gawande argues that checklists can help improve performance and reduce errors in various fields, from medicine to aviation to business.
19) High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove
This book offers a detailed look at the management principles and practices of Intel co-founder Andrew Grove, focusing on the importance of setting clear goals, measuring progress, and making data-driven decisions.
This book offers a detailed look at the management principles and practices of Intel co-founder Andrew Grove, focusing on the importance of setting clear goals, measuring progress, and making data-driven decisions.
20) The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
Waitzkin shares his experiences as a chess prodigy and martial arts champion, offering insights on the process of learning and personal growth.
Waitzkin shares his experiences as a chess prodigy and martial arts champion, offering insights on the process of learning and personal growth.
21) Hackers & Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age by Paul Graham
The book is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of programming, the growth of technology, and the importance of design in software development. A thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in technology, programming, and entrepreneurship.
The book is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of programming, the growth of technology, and the importance of design in software development. A thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in technology, programming, and entrepreneurship.
22) Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard P. Feynman
The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories from the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. It covers a wide range of topics, from Feynman's work on the Manhattan Project to his love of playing the bongos. The stories reveal Feynman's insatiable curiosity, his unconventional approach to problem-solving, and his ability to find humor in almost any situation.
The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories from the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. It covers a wide range of topics, from Feynman's work on the Manhattan Project to his love of playing the bongos. The stories reveal Feynman's insatiable curiosity, his unconventional approach to problem-solving, and his ability to find humor in almost any situation.
23) The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff
The book provides an introduction to game theory and its applications in various aspects of life. The book uses real-life examples from pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics, and history to demonstrate how game theory can be applied to everyday situations.
The book provides an introduction to game theory and its applications in various aspects of life. The book uses real-life examples from pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics, and history to demonstrate how game theory can be applied to everyday situations.
24) Mind of Napoleon: A Selection of His Written and Spoken Words by J. Christopher Herold
βAn incredible primary-source portrait on a brilliant (but obviously deeply flawed) individual.β β Sam Altman
βAn incredible primary-source portrait on a brilliant (but obviously deeply flawed) individual.β β Sam Altman
25) Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger by Peter D. Kaufman
The book covers a wide range of topics, including investing, decision-making, and human psychology. It is highly regarded by readers and critics for its insights into the mind of one of the most successful investors in history.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including investing, decision-making, and human psychology. It is highly regarded by readers and critics for its insights into the mind of one of the most successful investors in history.
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