Top 10 books that billionaires read

Jun 10, 2024

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Recommended by 11 billionaires, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, “Sapiens” explores the history of humankind. Harari combines natural and social sciences to explain how societies have evolved.

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

Elon Musk and Mark Cuban are among the 8 billionaires who recommend this classic novel. “Atlas Shrugged” portrays a dystopian America and explores the role of innovators in society.

Principles by Ray Dalio

Ten billionaires, such as Drew Houston and Jack Dorsey, endorse “Principles.” Ray Dalio, a hedge fund manager, shares his life and work principles developed at Bridgewater Associates.

High Output Management by Andy Grove

This management guide, recommended by 9 billionaires including Brian Chesky and Larry Ellison, offers practical advice from the former Intel CEO.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

This book, endorsed by 7 billionaires like Larry Page and Peter Thiel, dives into the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Blitzscaling by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman

Recommended by billionaires like Brian Chesky and Eric Schmidt, “Blitzscaling” explores how to rapidly build companies.

The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen

This book, praised by Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs, introduces the concept of disruptive technologies.

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

A favourite among tech billionaires like Larry Page and Mark Zuckerberg, this sci-fi novel offers a vivid glimpse into a futuristic America.

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