Here's a partial list of books, audiobooks, and podcasts that I've really enjoyed or have made an impact on my life in the past few years!
Software
I typically use Libby or Audible for reading or listening on my phone. Lately I've been buying both the kindle and audiobook version for most books.
Libby is a phone app for checking out e-books and audiobooks from the local library for free; there's usually a few weeks wait for popular books. Audible is a subscription-based service for audiobooks.
Book Recommendations
Books
Name
Tags
Notes
Amazon
Goodreads
Memoir
Audio Recommended
Bryan Cranston’s memoir. Super cool read, especially as a fan of Breaking Bad
Memoir
Audio Recommended
Michelle Obama’s memoir; incredible reflection and storytelling on her life and upbringing
Programming
About how to write better, cleaner code. Don’t take it as gospel, but use it for useful mental models about code readability!
Career
Programming
Must have for interviewing for Software Engineering roles
Design
Wonderful book on all things design, practical and pragmatic — helps you think about product, UI/UX, user research more effectively
Relationships
Book about relationships & eight thematic dates to have w/ a partner
Science Fiction
Short sci-fi novel about a mentally disabled man who undergoes a procedure that gives him rapidly growing intellect
Philosophy
Modern philosophy book for people who feel too much anxiety about spending time.
Historical Fiction
Incredible historical fiction book about Korean immigration to Japan
Audio Recommended
Philosophy
Psychology
Self-help
Life changing book on Adlerian philosophy, perspective, and self-determination
Self-help
Philosophy
Easy to read book on minimalism, decluttering your life, and finding joy in less
Psychology
Helped me build better mental models around how dopamine and ADHD affects me and other people
Self-help
Audio Recommended
Psychology
Philosophy
Easy to read book on Stoicism and moving forward in a complex world
Programming
Must read for Software Engineers; helps you think about building scalable systems rather than just products
Statistics
Nate Silver & his blog FiveThirtyEight (538) is what got me into data visualization and analytics. Significant Digits (subscribe) is a really great bite-sized newsletter too.
Podcast Recommendations
I use Pocket Casts for listening to these!
Podcasts
Name
Tags
Notes
URL
Psychology
Neuroscience
Favorites: Reframing Your Reality
Interviews
Career
Some favorites: #125: Derek Sivers, #301: Joe Gebbia, #331: Ann Miura-Ko.
