52 books to read in 2024 - listed and summarized

Here is a list of the 52 books and authors. Thanks to ChatGPT for the OCR and Groq for adding the synopsis for each book.

Quick list of all books

“The Art of Laziness” – Unknown Author
“Goodbye, Things” by Fumio Sasaki
“Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear
“Your Next Five Moves” by Patrick Bet-David
“Think Again” by Adam Grant
“The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg
“Samc Thoughts” – Possibly an abbreviated or obscured title
“101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think” by Brianna Wiest
“With the End in Mind” by Kathryn Mannix
“Make Your Bed” by William H. McRaven
“Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?” by Dr. Julie Smith
“The Magic of Thinking Big” by David J. Schwartz
“Hidden Potential” by Wendy Pope
“13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” by Amy Morin
“Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy
“Talk Like TED” by Carmine Gallo
“Tiny Habits” by BJ Fogg
“Win Your Inner Battles” by Darius Foroux
“5 AM Club” by Robin Sharma
“Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson
“When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi
“Ali”
“The Almanack of Naval Ravikant” by Eric Jorgenson
“OM Swami” – Possibly a book by or about OM Swami
“The Big Questions of Life” by Om Swami
“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell
“The Power of Your Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murphy
“Start With Why” by Simon Sinek
“Becoming” by Michelle Obama
“The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
“What Are You Doing With Your Life?” by J. Krishnamurti
“The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod
“Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman
“Behave” by Robert M. Sapolsky
“Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
“Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman
“Freedom Known” – Unknown Author
“Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari
“How to Read a Person Like a Book” by Gerard I. Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero
“The Ride of a Lifetime” by Robert Iger
“How to Get Rich” by Felix Dennis
“Out of Your Mind” by Alan Watts
“What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith
“Influence” by Robert B. Cialdini
“How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton M. Christensen
“The Untethered Soul” by Michael A. Singer
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
“Thich Nhat Hanh” – Possibly a book by or about Thich Nhat Hanh
“Mindfulness for Beginners” by Jon Kabat-Zinn
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson
“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie

Full list with synopsis’s

I have colored items in red that I’ve read or have at least heard of before.

“The Art of Laziness” – This book is about the concept of smart laziness, which encourages people to be more efficient and productive by prioritizing important tasks and avoiding time-wasting activities.
“Goodbye, Things” by Fumio Sasaki – This book is about minimalism and the benefits of owning fewer possessions. The author shares his personal experience of simplifying his life and how it has improved his overall well-being.
“Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel – This book explores the emotional and behavioral aspects of personal finance, offering insights into how people make financial decisions and how to make better ones.
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear – This book provides practical strategies for building good habits and breaking bad ones. It emphasizes the importance of small, consistent actions in achieving long-term success.
“Your Next Five Moves” by Patrick Bet-David – This book offers a framework for making better decisions and achieving success in various areas of life. It encourages readers to think ahead and plan for different scenarios.
“Think Again” by Adam Grant – This book encourages readers to challenge their assumptions and adopt a growth mindset. It offers strategies for improving critical thinking and decision-making skills.
“The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg – This book explores the science of habit formation and how to change habits by understanding the cues, routines, and rewards that drive them.
“Samc Thoughts” – This book is a collection of thoughts and reflections on various topics, possibly by an unknown author.
“101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think” by Brianna Wiest – This book is a collection of essays that challenge readers to think differently about themselves and the world around them.
“With the End in Mind” by Kathryn Mannix – This book explores the topic of death and dying, offering insights into how to approach the end of life with dignity and compassion.
“Make Your Bed” by William H. McRaven – This book is based on a viral commencement speech by retired Navy SEAL William H. McRaven. It offers ten principles for success and leadership, starting with the simple act of making your bed every morning.
“Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?” by Dr. Julie Smith – This book covers various topics related to mental health and well-being, offering practical advice and strategies for improving one’s mental health.
“The Magic of Thinking Big” by David J. Schwartz – This book encourages readers to think positively and set big goals, offering practical advice for overcoming negative thoughts and behaviors.
“Hidden Potential” by Wendy Pope – This book explores the concept of untapped potential and offers strategies for discovering and developing one’s unique gifts and talents.
“13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” by Amy Morin – This book offers practical advice for building mental strength and resilience, including strategies for overcoming adversity and developing a growth mindset.
“Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy – This book explores the concept of compound interest and how it can be applied to personal growth and success. It offers practical strategies for achieving long-term goals through small, consistent actions.
“Talk Like TED” by Carmine Gallo – This book analyzes successful TED Talks and offers practical advice for delivering effective presentations, including tips for storytelling, visual aids, and audience engagement.
“Tiny Habits” by BJ Fogg – This book offers a framework for creating and maintaining positive habits by starting small and building on success.
“Win Your Inner Battles” by Darius Foroux – This book offers practical advice for overcoming negative thoughts and behaviors, including strategies for building self-awareness, self-discipline, and resilience.
“5 AM Club” by Robin Sharma – This book explores the benefits of waking up early and establishing a morning routine that sets the tone for the rest of the day.
“Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson – This book offers practical advice for understanding and communicating with different personality types, based on the author’s color-coded personality model.
“When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi – This book is a memoir by a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. It explores the meaning of life and death, and the importance of finding purpose and fulfillment.
“ALI: A Life” by Jonathan Eig, which is a biography of the boxer Muhammad Ali. Jonathan Eig is an award-winning journalist and author who has written several books on sports, history, and American culture. “ALI: A Life” is considered one of the most comprehensive and authoritative biographies of Muhammad Ali, and it was published in 2017.
“The Almanack of Naval Ravikant” by Eric Jorgenson – This book is a collection of insights and wisdom from the entrepreneur and philosopher Naval Ravikant, covering topics such as productivity, happiness, and personal growth.
“OM Swami” – This book is likely a biography or teachings of OM Swami, a spiritual leader and author from India.
“The Big Questions of Life” by Om Swami – This book explores philosophical questions related to life, death, and spirituality, offering insights and wisdom from the author’s perspective.
“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell – This book explores the factors that contribute to exceptional success, including factors such as practice, cultural background, and social context.
“The Power of Your Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murphy – This book explores the power of the subconscious mind and offers practical advice for harnessing its potential to achieve success and happiness.
“Start With Why” by Simon Sinek – This book explores the importance of understanding why we do what we do, and how to communicate that purpose to others in order to inspire and motivate.
“Becoming” by Michelle Obama – This book is a memoir by the former First Lady of the United States, exploring her childhood, career, and time in the White House.
“The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield – This book explores the concept of resistance and how it can prevent us from achieving our goals, offering practical advice for overcoming it and pursuing creative endeavors.
“What Are You Doing With Your Life?” by J. Krishnamurti – This book explores philosophical questions related to life, consciousness, and self-awareness, offering insights and wisdom from the author’s perspective.
“The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod – This book offers a morning routine for achieving success and happiness, including practices such as meditation, visualization, and exercise.
“Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman – This book explores the two systems of thinking, System 1 (fast, intuitive) and System 2 (slow, deliberate), and how they interact and influence decision-making.
“Behave” by Robert M. Sapolsky – This book explores the biological and environmental factors that influence human behavior, offering insights into the complex interplay between genetics, culture, and environment.
“Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman – This book offers daily meditations and reflections on Stoic philosophy, offering practical advice for living a virtuous and fulfilling life.
“Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman – This book explores the concept of emotional intelligence and its importance in personal and professional success, offering practical advice for developing emotional intelligence skills.
“Freedom Known” – This book is likely a collection of reflections or teachings on the concept of freedom, possibly from a spiritual or philosophical perspective.
“Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari – This book explores the history of Homo sapiens, from the emergence of modern humans to the present day, offering insights into the social, cultural, and technological factors that have shaped human history.
“How to Read a Person Like a Book” by Gerard I. Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero – This book offers practical advice for improving communication skills and understanding nonverbal cues, offering insights into how to read body language and facial expressions.
“The Ride of a Lifetime” by Robert Iger – This book is a memoir by the former CEO of Disney, exploring his career and the lessons he learned along the way.
“How to Get Rich” by Felix Dennis – This book offers practical advice for building wealth and achieving financial success, based on the author’s personal experience as a successful entrepreneur and publisher.
“Out of Your Mind” by Alan Watts – This book explores the concept of consciousness and the limitations of language and thought, offering insights into the nature of reality and the human experience.
“What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith – This book offers practical advice for achieving success and overcoming obstacles, based on the author’s experience as an executive coach and leadership expert.

“Influence” by Robert B. Cialdini – This book explores the principles of persuasion and how to use them ethically to influence others, based on the author’s research in psychology and marketing.
“How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton M. Christensen – This book explores the concept of measuring success in life beyond material wealth and professional achievement, offering insights into how to create a fulfilling and meaningful life.
“The Untethered Soul” by Michael A. Singer – This book explores the nature of the self and the mind, offering practical advice for achieving inner peace and spiritual growth.
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz – This book offers four principles for personal freedom and happiness, based on ancient Toltec wisdom, including the agreements to be impeccable with one’s word, not to take anything personally, not to make assumptions, and to always do one’s best.
“Thich Nhat Hanh” – This book is likely a collection of teachings or reflections by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, known for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion.
“Mindfulness for Beginners” by Jon Kabat-Zinn – This book offers an introduction to the practice of mindfulness meditation, including practical advice for incorporating mindfulness into daily life.
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson – This book offers a refreshing perspective on the concept of happiness and success, encouraging readers to embrace their flaws and imperfections and focus on what truly matters.
“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie – This classic self-help book offers practical advice for improving communication skills and building positive relationships, based on the author’s experience as a successful businessman and lecturer.