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4 Books Author of ‘The Four Hour Work Week’ Recommends That You Should Read
Tim Ferris’s books and podcasts are a no-brainer when it comes to learning life.
Tim Ferriss — the man who introduced us to the dream of the ‘Four Hour Work Week.’
Whether you’ve tried to compress your 40-hour work week into just four hours or not, there’s no denying the impact of Ferriss’s unconventional wisdom on modern entrepreneurship and lifestyle design.
Here are 4 books recommended by him on multiple occasions —
Poor Charlie’s Almanack
by Charles T. Munger
“Poor Charlie’s Almanack” is a treasure trove of wisdom from Charlie Munger, the vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s right-hand man.
1. Mental Models: One of the central themes of the book is the concept of “mental models.” Munger believes in the importance of having a latticework of theories from various disciplines (like psychology, history, mathematics) to make better decisions. By understanding the fundamental principles from different fields, one can approach problems with a multidisciplinary perspective.
2. The Psychology of Human Misjudgment: Munger dives deep into the cognitive biases…