My Reading Journey

This isn’t just a list—it’s a window into what’s capturing my curiosity right now. Each book here has a story: why I added it, what I hope to learn, and how it connects to what I’m thinking about.

Currently Reading

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Status: 40% complete | Added: Dec 2025
Why this caught my attention: After writing about consistency and goal achievement, I realized I’m often too future-focused. This book keeps appearing in conversations about presence and mindfulness.

What I’m hoping to gain: Better balance between planning ahead and being present in the work itself.

Up Next (Priority Queue)

1. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Added: Nov 2025 | Priority: High
Context: Referenced this 3x in conversations this month. Time to actually read it.
Connects to: My interest in decision-making and cognitive biases.

2. The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

Added: Dec 2025 | Priority: High
Context: Recommended by a founder I respect after discussing startup challenges.
Connects to: Building products and leading through uncertainty.

3. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

Added: Oct 2025 | Priority: Medium
Context: Feeling overwhelmed by digital noise. Newport’s Deep Work was transformative.
Connects to: My focus on getting stuck in action creates clarity.

Thematic Clusters

Decision Making & Psychology

  • Thinking, Fast and Slow (Kahneman) - Priority
  • Predictably Irrational (Ariely) - Considering
  • The Righteous Mind (Haidt) - Someday

Building & Creating

  • The Hard Thing About Hard Things (Horowitz) - Priority
  • The Mom Test (Fitzpatrick) - Considering
  • Shape Up (Basecamp) - Someday

Mindset & Philosophy

  • The Power of Now (Tolle) - Reading
  • Digital Minimalism (Newport) - Priority
  • Letters from a Stoic (Seneca) - Considering

Recently Added (& Why)

Dec 24, 2025: Added Atomic Habits to potential review list after multiple mentions in productivity discussions.

Dec 20, 2025: The Hard Thing About Hard Things moved to priority after conversation about startup leadership challenges.

Dec 15, 2025: Discovered Digital Minimalism while researching focus techniques. Cal Newport hasn’t steered me wrong yet.

Reading Principles I Follow

  • One book at a time (mostly) - Better retention than juggling multiple
  • Context over completeness - If a book isn’t serving me now, I pause it
  • Implementation over accumulation - I try one insight from each book before moving on
  • Connection seeking - How does this relate to what I’m already thinking about?

Want to Influence My List?

Reading recommendations hit differently when they come with context. If you’ve read something that changed how you think about creativity, decision-making, or building things—I’d love to hear about it.

Drop me a note about:

  • What the book actually changed for you
  • Why you think it would resonate with my interests
  • One specific insight that stuck with you

Last updated: December 24, 2025