The 30 Life-Changing Books Everyone Must Read (According to Naval Ravikant)
Part 2 of The Naval Ravikant Resources Library
Naval Ravikant’s reading recommendations are a treasure trove of wisdom.
From understanding the mechanics of history and decision-making to mastering your inner world and exploring new realities through sci-fi, these resources will expand your mind and sharpen your perspective.
Plus, we’re including Naval’s go-to blogs for ongoing learning and insights.
Quick Pro Tips
Naval’s Rule for Reading: “Spend freely on books—it’s an investment. If it doesn’t click, abandon it guilt-free.”
Where to Start: If you’re overwhelmed, start with Sapiens for context on humanity or Meditations for timeless personal guidance.
Let’s get into it. 🙌
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Non-Fiction: 10 Books to Redefine How You See the World
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Naval’s take: “The best book of the last decade I’ve read. Packed with frameworks and mental models that’ll change how you see the world.”The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley
A brilliant take on why human progress should inspire optimism.Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb
A must-read on accountability, risk-taking, and decision-making in the real world.The Lessons of History by Will & Ariel Durant
A compact yet incisive guide to the recurring patterns of history.Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger
A treasure trove of timeless wisdom on rational thinking and virtuous living.Reality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli
A poetic exploration of quantum gravity and the nature of the universe.The Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe
Explains complex concepts in the simplest terms possible—science for everyone.Thinking Physics by Lewis Carroll Epstein
Playful physics puzzles that sharpen logical reasoning.The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg
A bold vision for navigating the coming digital age.The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley
A fascinating look at progress through incremental changes.
Philosophy & Spirituality: 10 Books to Master Your Mind and Soul
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Naval’s favorite guide to inner peace and stoic living.The Book of Life by Jiddu Krishnamurti
Naval’s take: “Hugely influential.” A profound guide to self-awareness and truth.Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
A beautifully written novel about the search for enlightenment.Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant
A simple, powerful meditation on self-love, written by Naval’s brother.The Way to Love by Anthony DeMello
A short but transformative book on love, freedom, and authenticity.The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
A practical guide to achieving emotional freedom and inner peace.The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
A poetic masterpiece that tackles life’s biggest questions.The Tao of Seneca by Seneca
Naval’s favorite audiobook for timeless stoic wisdom.Striking Thoughts by Bruce Lee
A collection of Bruce Lee’s philosophical insights on life and self-mastery.The Book of Secrets by Osho
A deep dive into 112 meditation techniques for self-discovery.
Science Fiction: 5 Books to Expand Your Imagination
Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges
Philosophical sci-fi stories that challenge your perception of reality.Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
Includes Story of Your Life, which inspired the movie Arrival.Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
A visionary novel on tech, virtual reality, and societal change.The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
A profound short story about entropy and the future of humanity.Exhalation by Ted Chiang
A masterpiece exploring consciousness and thermodynamics.
Blogs: 5 Essential Online Reads
Melting Asphalt by Kevin Simler
Deep insights on philosophy, psychology, and how the world works.Farnam Street by Shane Parrish
Focused on mental models and smarter decision-making.Stratechery by Ben Thompson
The ultimate blog for tech and business strategy analysis.Idle Words by Maciej Cegłowski
Brilliant essays on tech, travel, and culture.The Day You Became A Better Writer by Scott Adams
A short but game-changing guide to improving your writing.
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